Hitachi Joins LF Energy to Drive Digital Transformation in the Energy Sector

Hitachi Joins LF Energy for Energy Industry Transformation

In a significant move towards digitizing the energy sector, Hitachi, Ltd. has become a general member of LF Energy, a group under The Linux Foundation dedicated to fostering open technology development for digital transformation (DX) in the energy industry. With expertise in electric power and energy domain knowledge provided by Hitachi Energy and AI know-how from GlobalLogic, the company plans to share its established open-source software (OSS) security technologies and AI implementation insights with LF Energy.

This collaboration aims to improve interoperability in the electric power and energy sectors, addressing crucial challenges such as maintaining the supply-demand balance across vast energy networks. Moreover, it will contribute to advancements in predictive maintenance for equipment and electricity grids using AI technologies.

As part of its ongoing commitment to support a sustainable and stable energy supply, Hitachi emphasizes the importance of harmonizing environmental protection, societal well-being, and economic growth. This aligns with their vision of achieving a ‘Harmonized Society’ where human activities and technology coexist optimally.

Upcoming Event: LF Energy Summit Europe 2025

To showcase its advancements and collaborative efforts, Hitachi will partake in the LF Energy Summit Europe 2025 scheduled for September 10-11, 2025, in Aachen, Germany. This event will feature keynotes and sessions from Hitachi Energy and GlobalLogic, focusing on innovative solutions in the energy sector.

Schedule of Hitachi's Presentations:

- September 10, 2025 (Local Time)

Keynote: Embedding Open Source in Utility Innovation
Speakers:
Jonny Eriksson
Global Head of Software Engineering Governance, Hitachi Energy
Renan Giovanini
CTO Energy Business, GlobalLogic

- September 11, 2025 (Local Time)

Session: Designing an Agentic AI-Ready Secure Authentication and Authorization Platform
Speaker:
Yuichi Nakamura
Head of Hitachi OSPO

About LF Energy

LF Energy is the first initiative in its field, dedicated to addressing climate change through open frameworks and reference architectures, supported by an ecosystem of complementary projects. Among its strategic members are leading organizations like Alliander, Google, Hydro-Quebec, Microsoft, RTE, and Shell. LF Energy also includes over 60 general and associate members from the energy, technology, academic, and governmental sectors. For more information, visit their website: LF Energy.