Hitachi Energy has signed a multi-year agreement with Pattern Energy, in light of an important development in the renewable energy sector, aiming to support high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technologies for the Sun Xia electricity transmission line project.

The "Sun Zea" electricity transmission line aims to connect the "Sun Zea" wind farm in New Mexico, with a production capacity of up to 3,515 megawatts, to the state of Arizona and the western states. Making it one of the largest renewable energy transmission lines in the world.

To enhance sustainable energy infrastructure, the long-term agreement provides service solutions for the “Sun Zia” line, which is currently under construction, and which is owned by “Pattern Energy”, one of the most prominent companies in the field of developing and operating renewable energy projects.

Hitachi Energy's HVDC Light technology will transmit and integrate large amounts of wind energy over distances of more than 885 km, enhancing the availability of sustainable energy for homes and businesses in the region, with the project expected to be operational by 2025.

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The Sun Zea project will provide enough clean energy to supply approximately 3 million Americans with electricity, and the HVDC line will be able to transport up to 3,000 megawatts of power to Arizona.

Andreas Bertho, Global Director of High Voltage Direct Current Technology at Hitachi Energy, stressed the need to build an ecosystem of partnerships that ensures continuous support for transmission lines throughout their lifespan.

Paul Haberlin, Vice President of Operational Excellence at Pattern Energy, noted that the Sun Zea projects represent a roadmap for the rapid transition to renewable energy.