Smart energy system
Dalarna is an innovative region with world-leading actors such as Hitachi Energy, NKT and CTEK. The smart energy ecosystem in Dalarna contributes to research, development, and implementation of climate smart energy systems with important public actors such as Högskolan Dalarna University and High-Voltage Valley. The sustainable energy solutions developed in Dalarna contribute to the global energy transition.
Ludvika has historically been home to pioneers in energy, and in specific electric power technology and high voltage. This has attracted businesses and key players in the industry to establish operations in Ludvika and Dalarna. Dalarna and Ludvika offer a unique testing arena for SmartGrid-solutions, located at STRI, and developed in the High Voltage Valley-project SmartGrid – Energy storage. STRI is an accredited high-voltage laboratory with unique testing facilities for dielectric withstanding voltage, pollution, snow and ice, salt-fog, and multi-stress testing.
Hitachi Energy’s world leading position and the company’s presence in Ludvika promote the development and production of smart solutions in electric power technology necessary for an energy-efficient, sustainable future, and with a broaden commitment to a sustainable energy future.
In November 2022 Hitachi Energy inaugurated the company’s new factory in Smedjebacken, an expansion of Hitachi Energy’s operations in the region of Dalarna, to meet the growing demand for production capacity. The factory produces HVDC (high-voltage direct current) valves. In 2023 the world-leading company won a contract worth 147 billion SEK, Sweden’s largest export order ever. Following that and many more won contracts, Hitachi Energy expanded in Smedjebacken and doubled the production capacity in the municipality. In 2025 the company announced historic expansion plans in Ludvika for a new logistics center, offices, test facility and a new factory.
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