Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydro Corporation

With current concerted efforts to achieve a low-carbon society, a lot of attention is being focused on the role of hydroelectric power generation as an effective source of renewable energy. Hitachi, Ltd., Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. have established Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydro Corporation by consolidating the technology bases and management resources of the hydroelectric power generation systems of the three companies. The new company will explore and develop the potential of hydroelectric power generation even further. Hitachi Mitsubishi Hydro Corporation aims to be a global leader in the provision of a stable supply of electric power by combining the strengths of the three companies into one and enhancing the synergy of their technology, know-how and manpower. The company will take the lead in technical innovation in the fields of hydroelectric power generation equipment and systems, such as adjustable-speed pumped-storage power generation.