Hitachi Energy becomes Ørsted’s end‑to‑end partner for offshore wind electrical systems
Press Release | Zurich, Switzerland | 22.04.2026 | 2 min read
Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and Ørsted, the world’s leading offshore wind developer, today announced a strategic partnership designed to shorten lead times and support a lower levelized cost of energy of large-scale offshore wind projects, supporting greater affordability, security, and sustainability in the industry.
The partnership covers the delivery of integrated onshore and offshore electrical solutions, with a focus on standardization, modularization, effective tendering, and long‑term service to support reliable operations over the full asset lifecycle. Through closer collaboration, the partnership will streamline the planning and delivery of offshore wind electrical systems and create end-customer cost efficiencies ahead of final investment decisions.
We’re delighted to once more partner with Hitachi Energy. Offshore wind plays an increasingly important role in providing secure and affordable energy. Long-term agreements like this create clarity and security of supply, and support Ørsted’s ambition to reduce the cost of offshore wind.
“As electricity demand continues to accelerate, the ability to deliver secure, affordable, and reliable power depends increasingly on how projects are planned and executed.
Execution models that improve coordination across the value chain and support predictable, end‑to‑end delivery are becoming essential. We are delighted to deepen this trusted relationship with Ørsted, demonstrating how this approach can support scaling with confidence in the age of electricity.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to addressing the structural challenges facing offshore wind, including long lead times, increasing project complexity, supply-chain constraints, and rising costs. Looking ahead, Ørsted and Hitachi Energy aim to establish a scalable, repeatable, and affordable model for offshore wind project execution, supporting more consistent delivery across markets and over time.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
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About Hitachi, Ltd.
Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at https://www.hitachi.com.
About Ørsted
Ørsted is a global leader in developing, constructing, and operating offshore wind farms, with a core focus on Europe. Backed by more than 30 years of experience in offshore wind, Ørsted has 10.2 GW of installed offshore capacity and 8.1 GW under construction. Ørsted’s total installed renewable energy capacity spanning Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America exceeds 18 GW across a portfolio that also includes onshore wind, solar power, energy storage, bioenergy plants, and energy trading. Widely recognised as a global sustainability leader, Ørsted is guided by its vision of a world that runs entirely on green energy. Headquartered in Denmark, Ørsted employs approximately 8,000 people. Ørsted's shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (Orsted). In 2025, the group's operating profit excluding new partnerships and cancellation fees was DKK 25.1 billion (EUR 3.4 billion). Visit orsted.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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