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Hitachi, Ltd. announced that it welcomes the strategic investments published by the governments of Japan and the United States. The fact sheet includes essential projects for ensuring stable power supply and advancing AI revolution in the United States, such as initiatives aimed at grid modernization and electrification, and construction for small modular reactors (SMRs), “BWRX-300,” the next generation of nuclear power. Hitachi will contribute to these projects by leveraging its collective business strengths as “True One Hitachi.”
To advance grid modernization and electrification initiatives, today, Hitachi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States Department of Commerce (“DOC”). This agreement aims to promote investment in energy infrastructure that is essential for powering data centers and drive the sustainable AI revolution. Based on the MoU, Hitachi is exploring further expansion of Hitachi Energy’s manufacturing activities, including additional transformer production capacity, and will evaluate further opportunities to localize the production of other energy technologies in the United States. Hitachi strives to enhance energy security, resilience, and technological leadership, while also supporting the growth of high-quality employment and innovation across American communities. Hitachi will also consult with DOC regarding accelerating permitting and approval processes for timely and effective realization of these investments.
The BWRX-300 is a small light-water reactor that enhances economic efficiency while maintaining advanced safety. GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy, a subsidiary of GE Vernova is leading its development and overseas deployment. With a proven track record in the design, procurement, and manufacturing of nuclear power plants, and deep technical expertise, Hitachi is committed to supporting SMR construction through the provision of equipment and engineering services – helping to ensure a stable power supply that meets the growing electricity demand.
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Hitachi’s contribution to SMR development
The BWRX-300 has been selected for the first SMR project in North America, the Darlington New Nuclear Project, and is currently under construction in Canada with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy as the technology partner. Ontario Power Generation plans to connect it to the grid by the end of 2030. Committed to contributing to the realization of advanced SMR, Hitachi GE Vernova Nuclear Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, will provide engineering and leverage its experienced domestic supply chains in Japan to ensure the delivery of reliable key reactor components for the first unit, in collaboration with GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy.
SOURCE: PRNewsWire
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