Headline sponsor
Sungrow
Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. (“Sungrow”) is a global leader in renewable energy technologies and has been pioneering sustainable energy solutions for over 28 years.
As of December 2025, Sungrow has installed 1,000 GW of power electronic inverters worldwide.
The company is recognised as the most bankable energy storage company (BloombergNEF).
Sungrow’s innovations enable green energy projects worldwide, supported by a network of 520 service centres for best-in-class customer service.
Sungrow is committed to building a bridge to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and high-quality service.
Sponsor profiles
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.
MegaResistors: Global leaders in power resistors
MegaResistors is a global market leader specializing in the design and manufacture of high-power resistors for mission-critical applications. We provide essential solutions for electrical safety and
system reliability across diverse industries, including data centers, factories, and power grids.
Our Core Product Range:
- Earthing & Protection: Neutral grounding resistors (NGR/NER), High-resistance grounding systems.
- Power Quality: Harmonic filter resistors, damping resistors, and resistive load banks.
- Motion Control: Dynamic braking, motor starting, and motor control resistors.
Engineered to meet stringent international quality and seismic resilience standards, our products ensure optimal performance in the most demanding environments. We partner with OEMs, EPCs, and
distributors worldwide, offering both standardized products and bespoke custom engineering.
At MegaResistors, we don't just supply components; we protect your equipment and prevent costly downtime through superior resistive technology.
Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric is a global leader in manufacturing and sales of electrical and electronic products and systems used in a broad range of fields and applications including communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy and transportation.
Mitsubishi Electric is a world class manufacturer of electrical substation equipment and a trusted partner of utility companies in the global and European energy market.
With a focus on innovation we are well placed to support our customers in a fast changing modern energy market with stricter regulation, greater consideration of environmental issues and increasing demands for energy.
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.
RTDS Technologies
RTDS Technologies is the world leader in real-time digital power system simulation. Our RTDS Simulator is a trusted tool used by major protection and control equipment manufacturers, leading electric utilities, educational institutions, research facilities, and consultants worldwide.
The RTDS Simulator enables hardware-in-the-loop testing, which allows for de-risking technologies by testing them in a safe lab environment before deployment on the grid.
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.