Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, driving a sustainable energy future with advanced power grid solutions and digital technologies. Headquartered in Switzerland, the company employs over 50,000 people across 60 countries and is investing billions to scale its R&D, manufacturing, and engineering capabilities.

Hitachi Energy is a major player in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) technology, delivering large-scale transmission systems that connect renewable energy sources to power grids worldwide, including recent milestone projects in India, the United States, and multi-terminal HVDC links in Europe and Australia.

DNV

DNV is a global consultancy and independent expert in risk management and assurance, serving a broad range of industries including energy, maritime, oil and gas, and healthcare. With a presence in more than 100 countries and over 15,000 employees, DNV provides services such as technical advisory, certification, and testing, aiming to support clients in making critical decisions with confidence and in advancing the energy transition toward decarbonization.

In the HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) sector, DNV offers advisory, testing, and certification services that help ensure the reliability, performance, and interoperability of large-scale HVDC transmission projects, supporting utilities and grid operators as they modernize and expand power grids.

Mola Consulting and Advisory

Mola Consulting & Advisory Ltd operates in the offshore power transmission and renewable energy sectors, offering both technical and commercial advisory services to clients in these fields. The company specializes in engineering-related scientific and technical consulting, with a focus on supporting the deployment and optimization of large-scale energy infrastructure.

In HVDC (high-voltage direct current), Mola Consulting & Advisory provides expert guidance and solutions specifically tailored to offshore transmission projects, contributing to the advancement and reliability of HVDC systems within the renewable energy landscape.

HVDC-WISE

HVDC-WISE is a multidisciplinary European project involving 14 partners from academia, transmission system operators, and industry sectors across 11 countries, focused on advancing the design and operation framework for hybrid AC/DC electrical grids. The project aims to enhance the resilience and reliability of large-scale transmission networks by developing specialized planning tools, proposing innovative HVDC grid architectures, and validating these concepts through realistic use cases to support the integration of renewable energy sources and the European energy transition.

Specifically in the HVDC field, HVDC-WISE investigates and proposes solutions to foster the deployment of widespread, reliable, and resilient HVDC-based transmission grids. It focuses on overcoming technological barriers by designing HVDC grid architectures that improve overall transmission system stability and resilience, supporting the large-scale integration of renewable energy and enabling future hybrid AC/DC systems across Europe.

APA Group

APA Group is a leading Australian energy infrastructure company specializing in the transportation and management of natural gas, with a national footprint that connects nearly half of the country’s domestic gas supply. The company also operates a growing portfolio in renewables, electricity transmission, and provides asset management and operations services while playing a key role in Australia’s energy transition and long-term energy security.

In the area of HVDC, APA is expanding its activities in electricity transmission infrastructure, supporting large-scale renewable and firming generation projects, which may include HVDC developments as part of Australia’s move to a more integrated and reliable energy grid.

Wood Group

Wood Group, also known simply as Wood, is a global leader in consulting, engineering, and project delivery services focused on designing the future of energy and materials across more than 60 countries. The company provides comprehensive solutions to enhance performance of industrial assets throughout their lifecycle, serving markets including oil and gas, chemicals, environment and infrastructure, power and process, and clean energy.

IV

IV is a leading Dutch engineering company specializing in the offshore and energy sectors, offering a wide range of services including the design of offshore wind, hydrogen, and oil platforms, as well as floating solar farms and complex steel installations. IV-Offshore & Energy is at the forefront of developments in offshore renewables, particularly in substations, and has extensive experience in adapting to new technologies and market demands.

IV-Offshore & Energy is involved in HVDC projects, having engineered notable substations such as the HVDC substation BorWin Alpha and more recently contributing to the 1.3 GW HVDC substation for RWE's Sofia offshore wind farm in the UK. They have also developed high-capacity HVDC systems, reaching up to 2GW-525 kV bi-pole HVDC.