Hitachi Energy’s investment in Sweden
Hitachi Energy is investing in a renewable energy generation plant next to its factory in Figeholm, Sweden, thus marking a step toward becoming carbon neutral.
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Sweden, Figeholm: Hitachi Energy is investing in a renewable energy generation plant next to its factory in Figeholm, Sweden, thus marking a step toward becoming carbon neutral. The new facility provides a sustainable, long-term solution for the factory which produces cellulose-based insulation materials.
Wood pellets obtained from sustainable sources following globally recognized standards on sustainable biofuels, will be used as an energy source. The process includes a heating installation with a steam boiler, which supplies energy to the presses that will utilize wood pellets. The transition from heavy oil to pellets will contribute to reducing direct Scope 1 GHG carbon emissions and lower the carbon footprint of the insulation material produced.
“Hitachi Energy’s main purpose is to accelerate the clean energy transition, and this starts with our own footprint by aiming to become carbon neutral in our operations by 2030,” Tobias Hansson, Country Managing Director, Hitachi Energy in Sweden, said.
The Figeholm factory has a long history of paper board manufacturing stretching back almost a hundred years. The paper is manufactured for insulation purposes, with high purity and mechanical and dielectric strength prepared for performance in transformers.
“Figeholm is a great example of how we are strongly committed to lead the energy transition urgency through our own operations across the world. The company is continuously investing in major expansions, driven by the accelerating transition to renewable energy, and we at the Transformers Business Unit are heading up the way to meet our customers demand with the highest sustainability standards,” Norbert Beatrix, Hub Manager Europe Region, Business Unit Transformers, commented.
Around 120 people work at the factory in Figeholm, all of whom will participate in training on the new solution. The plant is set to be completed in the summer of 2026.
Source: Hitachi Energy