Features | 29.06.2026 | 2 min read
Hitachi Energy and FRIEM sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine expertise in power conversion, grid connection and power quality for integrated solutions in energy-intensive industrial applications.
Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification and the energy arm of Hitachi Group, and FRIEM, a leading provider of power conversion systems for industrial applications, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on integrated electrical solutions for large-scale metals and smelting projects.
Under the MoU, the companies will explore opportunities to combine Hitachi Energy’s expertise in grid connection, power quality, renewable energy integration, energy storage and system integration with FRIEM’s power conversion capabilities to support metals and green hydrogen applications from design through operation. The collaboration is intended to support electrical system design for high-demand industrial environments where connection performance, power and voltage stability, and operational consistency are critical.
“By bringing together FRIEM’s expertise in high-power conversion systems and Hitachi Energy’s leadership in grid integration and power quality, we are creating a uniquely positioned electrical platform for the next generation of large-scale metals and mining projects,” said Lorenzo Carnelli, CEO of FRIEM.
“Electrification is accelerating across industry, and customers in smelting and metals market need more end-to-end solution, fully integrated out of seamless portfolio” said Marco Berardi, Head of Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service, Hitachi Energy. “By collaborating with FRIEM, we bring together complementary capabilities and our system integration expertise to better manage the growing complexity of industrial power systems.”
The collaboration reflects evolving customer requirements as industrial operations place increasing demands on electrical infrastructure and add complexity to power systems. This is raising the need for a stable, high-quality supply for large-scale operations. The industrial sector accounts for around 37 percent of global energy consumption and roughly 24 percent of carbon dioxide emissions1, with mining and metals among the most energy-intensive segments.
The collaboration will focus on improving system performance in energy‑intensive environments by aligning power conversion with grid requirements. This aims to ensure stable and reliable operations, particularly in applications with large and variable loads, and reflects the growing importance of robust electrical infrastructure to support industrial electrification.
