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Hitachi Energy to help supply 1mn

homes in New York with hydro

JAPAN HITACHI Energy has been selected by Trans- than 600 kilometres (372 miles) underground
mission Developers to supply a high-voltage from Hertel, Canada, through Lake Champlain
direct current (HVDC) converter station that is a and the Hudson River, to an HVDC converter
key part of the 1,250-MW transmission solution station in Astoria, Queens.
for an HVDC interconnection between Québec, “HVDC systems have tremendous potential
Canada and the New York City (NYC) metro- for bringing large amounts of electricity directly
politan area. It will deliver hydro power to about into cities, which is essential for securing sus-
a million NYC residents. tainable and affordable power today and in the
The 1.25-GW transmission line is the Cham- future,” said Niklas Persson, managing director
plain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) HVDC of Hitachi Energy’s grid Integration business.
interconnection. “We are proud to play a crucial role in this very
Transmission Developers is a Blackstone important investment in North America’s transi-
portfolio company specialising in renewable tion to renewable energy and carbon neutrality.”
power development, HVDC lines have a smaller Transmission Developers’ CEO, Donald Jes-
footprint that conventional transmission lines, a some, added: “Hitachi Energy’s market leading
boon in densely populated areas such as NYC, HVDC technology will ensure efficient and
CHPE is expected to decrease CO2 emissions reliable transmission of renewable energy for
by an average of 3.9mn tonnes per year (tpy), over 1mn New York homes and help achieve the
equivalent to removing an astonishing 44% of state’s climate goals. We look forward to begin-
passenger vehicles from New York City, says ning construction activity later this year and to
Zurich-based Hitachi Energy. delivering an abundance of clean, renewable
It is expected to create more than 1,400 jobs energy to New Yorkers.”
during construction and, during the first 30 NYC is seeking 100% clean electricity by
years of operation, deliver almost $50bn in eco- 2040, while New York State plans to obtaining
nomic benefits to New York State. 70% of its consumed electricity from renewable
The link will transmit electricity for more sources by 2030.™

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