ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 33 Hitachi Energy/Industry News which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact. We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business’s DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Offshore Wind Connections, Semiconductors and Power Consulting, for utility and industrial grid applications, and electrification of transportation solutions. • High Voltage Products: Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of products up to 1,200 kV. We help to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in areas such as ultra-high-voltage power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing ecoefficiency. • Transformers: Through our innovative and diverse Transformers team and pioneering technology we transform energy to add social, environmental, and economic value – powering future generations. • Service & Consulting: We offer an array of services – from traditional to advanced – for our products and systems that are offered a-lacarte or within an agreement. Our services support our customers in planning; building; operating and maintaining their grids. In addition, Hitachi Energy is driving towards being carbon-neutral in its own operations by 2030, in line with its purpose, ‘Advancing a sustainable energy future for all.’ The first-step target, set out in the company’s Sustainability 2030 plan, has been achieved – the use of 100% fossil-free electricity in its own operations. Through this achievement, Hitachi Energy has reduced its CO2 equivalent emissions by over 50% compared to 2019. This will amount to approximately 175 kilo tonnes of CO2e per year, equivalent to removing over 35,000 passenger cars from the road. Contact us Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited Regus Block 1, Blanchardstown Corporate Park, Ballycoolin Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin, D15 AKK1, Ireland T. +353 1 574 7981 Email. contact-us@hitachienergy. com www.hitachienergy.com We are proud to be Hitachi Energy We’re inspired to create a positive impact for today’s generations and those to come. #ProudToBeHitachiE ergy Our new contact information: Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited Regus lock 1 Blanchardstown C rporate Park Ballycoolin Road Blanchardstown Dublin D15 AKK1 T. +353 1 574 7981 E. contact-us@hitachienergy.com hitachienergy.com 0121 Hitachi - Energy Ireland - A4 advert v1.indd 1 08/02/2022 16:52 €19.8 million for Energy Research Projects in Ireland ‒49 new projects awarded Government funding by SEAI ‒Significant increase in national demand for energy research funding in 2021 ‒Transformative research is needed to ensure Ireland meets its 2050 targets The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland have recently announced that it has awarded 49 new projects €19.8 million in Government funding, supporting and enabling a wide range of energy research in Ireland. The projects bring together leading academic institutes, industry partners, and not-forprofits to tackle key areas in our national efforts to transition to a low carbon society. There was a significant increase in national demand for energy research funding in 2021 with 56% more applications compared to the most recent call in 2019, proving it an extremely competitive Call. Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD said: “Developing solutions that will deliver cleaner energy for our homes, businesses and communities, this highly competitive National Energy Research, Development and Demonstration (RD&D) funding call is leading the energy transition in Ireland. With such diverse areas as green hydrogen, robotics for wind farm maintenance, biofuels and technologies for increasing energy efficiency in buildings, this investment sees Ireland’s researchers take exciting steps forward in our national efforts to meet our binding climate targets.” The results and outcomes from these research projects will reinforce and widen access to data, expertise, and research resources for policymakers to support sustainable energy policies based on cutting edge science. This programme attracts a range of academic and nonacademic applicants, working collaboratively and independently. It helps foster knowledge and innovation into industry knowhow and academic practices. The 2021 SEAI National Energy Research, Development & Demonstration (RD&D) Call also involves co-funding partnerships with the Department of Transport and Geological Survey Ireland.
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