Birmingham, UK, 12 Dec 2025: Hitachi Energy UK Limited and Omexom have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly accelerate the delivery of high-voltage grid connections across the United Kingdom. The partnership focuses on deploying Integrated GIS Applications (IGA), combining cutting-edge grid technology with strong engineering, procurement and construction expertise to support the UK’s evolving energy infrastructure.

Through this collaboration, Hitachi Energy and Omexom will work closely to deliver standardised and modular substation solutions designed to enable faster project execution, enhance operational efficiency and optimise site delivery. The agreement is set to play a key role in supporting critical UK infrastructure, including the integration of renewable energy, data centres, and other high-demand grid connection projects.

Hitachi Energy’s IGA portfolio features its EconiQ eco-efficient solutions, including SF₆-free technologies that significantly reduce environmental impact, aligning with the UK’s long-term energy transition and decarbonization ambitions.

In an official press release by Hitachi Energy, Carlos Gisbert, Market Manager of Hitachi Energy UK, said, “This collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver high-voltage solutions that accelerate the UK’s energy transition. By combining Hitachi Energy’s technology leadership with Omexom’s delivery expertise, we can offer customers a streamlined approach to grid connections that meets both technical and regulatory requirements.”

In the same press release, Andy Roach, Business Development Director at Omexom UK, stated, “We are excited to collaborate with Hitachi Energy on projects that will shape the future of the UK’s transmission and distribution network. Together, we aim to bring efficiency, reliability, and sustainability to every stage of project delivery.”

By aligning advanced grid technologies with proven delivery capabilities, this strategic partnership positions Hitachi Energy and Omexom at the forefront of the UK’s grid modernisation efforts. The collaboration is set to support faster, more sustainable grid connections, helping to unlock capacity for renewables and critical infrastructure while reinforcing the resilience of the UK’s electricity network for the future.