Etch
Etch, the Energy Transmission Competence Hub, conducts pioneering research in the field of future-proofing electricity networks with large-scale integration of High Voltage Direct Current HVDC technology and underground cables.
At Etch, we go beyond the state-of-the-art as DC technology is key to deploy the future grid. It will bring huge capacity, flexibility and cost benefits in the future power system, but underground transmission will also benefit society.
Through cutting-edge research, collaborative partnerships, and comprehensive training programs, we aim to accelerate the energy transition, and this in close partnership with industry professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Etch aims to navigate the complexities of evolving energy landscapes, ensuring reliable, resilient, and sustainable electricity systems for generations to come.
Etch was founded by EnergyVille, the collaboration between Belgian research partners KU Leuven, VITO, imec and UHasselt for research into sustainable energy and intelligent energy systems, and receives support from the Flemish Government.
Hitachi Energy
We have a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.
With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all. Together with stakeholders across sectors and geographies, we enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 60 countries and generate business volumes of around $13 billion USD.
HVDC World
HVDC World is a specialized research and intelligence platform focused on HVDC projects, providing detailed technical, commercial, and investment data. Our platform gives a complete holistic view of what's happened, what's happening, and what will happen in the world of HVDC, giving you the data you need to make well-informed decisions.
OPAL-RT Technologies
For more than 25 years, OPAL-RT TECHNOLOGIES has been a global leader in real-time simulation and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. Since 1997, OPAL-RT has provided engineers and researchers with accessible, innovative, and customized simulation technologies, bridging the gap between modeling and real-world applications.
By harnessing the power of high-performance computing, OPAL-RT accelerates the development of cutting-edge solutions in energy, automotive, aerospace, and other industries. Today, the company operates in more than 40 countries.
RXHK
Rongxin Huiko Electric Co Ltd is a global leader in the manufacturing of high-power power electronics equipment. RXHK is engaged in R&D, design, manufacturing, factory testing and commissioning of primarily PP-IGBT technology based equipment.
The main products include VSC-HVDC, STATCOMs, Battery Energy Storage Systems and high-power variable frequency drives. RXHK solutions provides power quality improvement, control optimisation, energy saving and losses reduction to our customers.
RXHK has nine VSC-HVDC contract references, including one for a 800kV 5GW valve, the world’s largest. More than 90 sets of high power MV Drives have been supplied, with a total capacity >1.8GVA. RXHK’s STATCOM solutions are present on five continents and include multiple units of 200MVar or greater.
RXHK's corporate headquarters is in Anshan in Liaoning Province, China. RXHK's UK subsidiary Rongxin Power Ltd is based in Altrincham.