Samsung C&T is accelerating its push into the European power grid market by expanding its partnership with global power technology company Hitachi Energy.
The company’s Engineering & Construction Group announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hitachi Energy on April 13 at the latter’s headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, to strengthen cooperation in European power grid projects. The signing ceremony was attended by Samsung C&T President Oh Se-chul and Hitachi Energy CEO Andreas Schierenbeck, along with other senior executives.
Under the agreement, the two companies will expand their collaboration beyond high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission to include high-voltage alternating current (HVAC), establishing an integrated partnership that covers the full spectrum of power grid technologies. This move is aimed at strengthening joint project capabilities across Europe’s energy infrastructure sector.
HVDC technology is well-suited for long-distance, large-capacity power transmission and plays a key role in subsea cables and cross-border grid connections. HVAC, on the other hand, ensures the stable operation of existing power networks. By combining both technologies, the companies aim to enhance efficiency and stability across power systems.
Hitachi Energy, headquartered in Switzerland, provides power solutions in more than 140 countries and has strong capabilities in ultra-high-voltage transmission, transformers, and automation technologies.
In Europe, electricity demand is rapidly increasing across industries such as manufacturing, mobility, and data centers, making grid modernization and flexibility critical priorities. The expansion of renewable energy has also heightened the need for efficient transmission and distribution systems to manage variability.
Through this agreement, Samsung C&T and Hitachi Energy plan to develop joint strategies and project roadmaps for the European market, while strengthening collaboration in project identification and execution.
The two companies are already working together on major global projects, including an offshore power supply project for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and the Marinus Link HVDC project in Australia.
A Samsung C&T official said the company aims to further strengthen its competitiveness in the global power infrastructure market based on its accumulated collaboration experience, adding that it will lead complex projects such as cross-border grid connections through integrated AC and DC solutions.
Hitachi Energy also noted that Europe is at a critical stage in its energy transition, emphasizing that the partnership will contribute to grid modernization, improved stability, and the integration of renewable energy.
