Key Takeaway
Masayoshi Takemi, Executive Officer at Mitsubishi Electric, emphasizes the significance of their agreement with ITRI in accelerating renewable energy systems implementation. By merging Mitsubishi’s high-efficiency power semiconductor technology with ITRI’s system integration expertise, they aim to innovate megawatt-class power conversion systems, fostering a sustainable energy society. Jwu-Sheng Hu from ITRI highlights the importance of this partnership for Taiwan and globally, as the transition to a decarbonized society reshapes power sources. The collaboration will enhance the power grid’s capacity to integrate renewable energy while ensuring stability and reliability, supporting advanced high-tech industry development.
Masayoshi Takemi, Executive Officer and Group President of Semiconductor & Device at Mitsubishi Electric, views the agreement with the ITRI as a crucial step in accelerating the deployment of renewable energy systems, benefiting not only Mitsubishi but the broader economy as well.
“By merging our high-efficiency power semiconductor technology with ITRI’s expertise in system integration, we aim to innovate megawatt-class power conversion systems that incorporate Mitsubishi Electric power semiconductors, thus contributing to the creation of a sustainable energy society,” he states.
Jwu-Sheng Hu, Executive Vice President at ITRI, also considers the agreement significant, especially for the region.
“As Taiwan and the global community actively work towards a decarbonised society, the mix of power sources is undergoing a substantial transformation,” he notes.
“In the future, the power grid will need to not only accommodate the growth of renewable energy but also maintain stability, resilience, and reliability.
“This technological partnership merges ITRI’s system integration capabilities with Mitsubishi Electric’s power semiconductor technology, facilitating a more efficient integration of green energy into the power grid and supporting the advancement of high-tech industries.”
