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Hitachi Energy: A Key Player in E-Mobility

In 2020, Hitachi Energy’s order book continued to grow. To meet the increasing demand for electric transportation, the company had to increase production and expand its presence in the North American market, which was investing heavily to decarbonize and modernize its power grid.

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According to a report by The Transition Accelerator, electricity demand in Canada is projected to jump 62% between 2025 and 2050. For Hitachi Energy, establishing a presence in the country represented a major opportunity to secure its supply chain, position itself as a key player in the market and ensure its long-term growth.

“As an industrial company, building on a solid ecosystem and partnering with a local strategic facilitator able to support us in our ambitious projects was a natural choice. Québec provides a business environment conducive to innovation, investment and growth, making it a strategic choice for our long-term development,” explained Patricia Lemoine Smith, Head of Government and Institutional Relations for Canada at Hitachi Energy.

Collaboration between Investissement Québec International and Hitachi Energy has led to several major investment projects in Québec, including the expansion of the company’s Varennes plant, which will triple its production capacity by 2032. Investissement Québec International has also announced $10 million in financial assistance for this $280-million investment, contributing to the creation of over 500 jobs, in addition to a $140-million investment that was announced in 2024 and helped create 67 jobs.

More specifically, the company received support throughout the funding application process, ranging from planning facility tours for various stakeholders to Investissement Québec International’s presence at major announcements.

Backed by that support, the company’s projects have accelerated its growth, strengthened its local industrial capacity and positioned Québec as a key player in the energy transition.

  • “The teams at Investissement Québec International combine solid financial expertise with an in-depth understanding of Québec’s business environment, enabling them to propose concrete solutions aligned with companies’ challenges and ambitions. Furthermore, their credibility and network open doors and facilitate access to opportunities that can make a real difference in a company’s growth trajectory”

    Patricia Lemoine Smith

    Head of Government and Institutional Relations for Canada at Hitachi Energy

    About Hitachi Energy Canada

    As a global leader in electrification, Hitachi Energy develops critical technologies that support reliable, affordable and sustainable energy worldwide. Operating in more than 140 countries, the company—which got its start in Japan, with its Energy division based in Switzerland—partners with the entire energy ecosystem, including utilities, industry, data centres and transportation.

    In Canada, the company plays a key role in modernizing energy infrastructure and accelerating the transition to clean energy. With over 1,200 employees across the country, Hitachi Energy is an active contributor to economic development, innovation and power grid reliability while supporting communities in their journey toward a more sustainable energy future.

    About Hitachi, Ltd.

    Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB), which integrates IT, OT (operational technologies) and products, Hitachi aims to be a global leader in the continuous transformation of social infrastructure through digital innovation, helping to build a harmonious society where well-being, economic growth and the environment are in balance. Hitachi operates globally across four sectors—Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries—as well as through a strategic BIS business unit focused on new growth areas. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value by integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve social and customer challenges. Revenues for fiscal year 2025 (ended March 31, 2026) totalled 10,586.7 billion yen, with 606 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 290,000 employees worldwide. https://www.hitachi.com.