HITACHI – NGAGE – The Agency for Industry https://media.ngage.co.za The Agency for Industry Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://media.ngage.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/cropped-Favicon-32x32.png HITACHI – NGAGE – The Agency for Industry https://media.ngage.co.za 32 32 Digital substations power Africa’s transition to a smarter, more resilient grid https://media.ngage.co.za/digital-substations-power-africas-transition-to-a-smarter-more-resilient-grid/ Thu, 07 May 2026 11:08:24 +0000 https://media.ngage.co.za/digital-substations-power-africas-transition-to-a-smarter-more-resilient-grid/ As Africa’s energy systems face mounting pressure from rapid urbanization, ageing infrastructure and the accelerating shift towards renewable energy, utilities are being challenged to do more with less and to do it faster. In this context, digital substations are emerging not as a future concept, but as a critical enabler of grid resilience and modernization. […]

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]]> Electricity security is a strategic imperative for Africa’s growth and industrial future https://media.ngage.co.za/electricity-security-is-a-strategic-imperative-for-africas-growth-and-industrial-future/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:59:48 +0000 https://media.ngage.co.za/electricity-security-is-a-strategic-imperative-for-africas-growth-and-industrial-future/ Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its energy journey. Across the continent, governments are investing in renewable energy, expanding electricity access, and pursuing industrialisation strategies that depend on reliable, affordable power. Yet while much attention is rightly focused on generation capacity, a less visible challenge threatens to slow progress: the resilience and readiness of […]

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]]> Hitachi Energy named world’s leading supplier of grid automation products and services https://media.ngage.co.za/hitachi-energy-named-worlds-leading-supplier-of-grid-automation-products-and-services/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:44:33 +0000 https://media.ngage.co.za/hitachi-energy-named-worlds-leading-supplier-of-grid-automation-products-and-services/ 1 position in ARC study underscores company’s vital role in the global transformation of the electric power grid for a sustainable energy future Hitachi Energy was recognized as the global market share leader in grid automation for electric power transmission and distribution utilities by ARC Advisory Group, a leading technology research and advisory firm for […]

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]]> Hitachi Energy ramps up global and African investments to support grid readiness for the AI era https://media.ngage.co.za/hitachi-energy-ramps-up-global-and-african-investments-to-support-grid-readiness-for-the-ai-era/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:47:51 +0000 https://media.ngage.co.za/hitachi-energy-ramps-up-global-and-african-investments-to-support-grid-readiness-for-the-ai-era/ Hitachi Energy has announced a significant expansion of its global manufacturing, R&D and engineering capacity to meet soaring demand for transformers, advanced grid technologies and digital solutions as the world prepares for exponential growth in AI data centres. The company’s multi-year investment programme of over $6 billion USD represents the largest in the power-grid sector […]

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]]> Hitachi Energy South Africa ‘gives to gain’ and empowers the next generation of women in STEM https://media.ngage.co.za/hitachi-energy-south-africa-gives-to-gain-and-empowers-the-next-generation-of-women-in-stem/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:22:47 +0000 https://media.ngage.co.za/hitachi-energy-south-africa-gives-to-gain-and-empowers-the-next-generation-of-women-in-stem/ International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated annually on 8 March, recognises the achievements of women across industries while calling for continued progress towards gender equality. This year’s global theme, ‘Give to Gain,’ highlights the power of generosity, mentorship, and opportunity in creating lasting impact.   For Hitachi Energy South Africa, the theme resonates deeply. Through its […]

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