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Hitachi Energy

PCS Plant Controls

📍 Zurich, Switzerland · Est. 2020Listed · TSE: 6501

Overview

Hitachi Energy, formed in 2020 out of the Hitachi and ABB power grids joint venture and headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a global power technology company with over 30 years of experience in battery energy storage. The company has delivered more than 10 GW of BESS power conversion systems across over 350 references worldwide. Power conversion is centred on the eks Energy centre of excellence in Seville, Spain, alongside Hitachi Energy sites in Sweden and Switzerland.

At a Glance
~US$20B
Revenue
56,000
Employees

Products

Hitachi Energy offers 4 BESS products across 2 categories: PCS, Plant Controls. 4 products have detailed specifications available.

PCS illustration PCS
WD4
5,688 kW
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WD3
3,804 kW
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AMPS
3,174 kW
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Plant Controls illustration Plant Controls
Power Plant Controller
PPC
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Global Presence

Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland with manufacturing in Spain (Seville), Sweden, Switzerland. 4 known facilities worldwide.

HQ Manufacturing R&D
Facilities
HQ
Zurich, Switzerland
Manufacturing
Ludvika, SwedenPitea, Sweden
R&D
Seville, Spain

Financials & Reports

Hitachi Energy is publicly listed (TSE: 6501). Key figures from FY2025. Annual report available for download.

Key Figures
~US$20B
Revenue
56,000
Employees
Source: Hitachi Energy company profile (self-reported). Parent Hitachi Ltd reported Energy segment revenue of JPY 3,220.0B and Adjusted EBITA of JPY 416.0B for the year ended 31 March 2026; that segment also includes Nuclear.
Annual Report2025 · PDF Annual Report2024 · PDF
Stock Price Performance

Sustainability

Hitachi Energy publishes an ESG report covering environmental, social, and governance practices. Key metrics from 2024.

ESG Key Figures
2,600+
R&D Staff
65%
Renewable Electricity
-75% vs 2019
CO2 Reduced
Source: Hitachi Energy Sustainability Report 2025 (fiscal 2024). Scope 1 and 2 emissions down 75% from the 2019 base year, 365.2 kt to 91.9 kt. 65% of energy consumption from renewable sources, with 100% fossil-free electricity in own operations wherever possible. SF6 emissions down 78% versus 2019.
ESG Report2025 · PDF

Certifications & Compliance

Hitachi Energy holds 3 certifications covering quality management, environmental standards, and safety compliance.

ISO 9001
ISO 14001
ISO 45001

Reference Projects & Case Studies

Selected BESS projects officially disclosed by Hitachi Energy. 3 documented projects with case studies available for download.

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