Hitachi Energy has purchased PCS and inverter maker Eks Energy from Powin, gaining access to Hitachi Energy’s advanced engineering and control capabilities, global market reach, and supply chain advantages. EKS will combine its power electronics and advanced controls with Hitachi’S system integration, automation and software offerings. Hitachi was formed through the merger of Hitachi and ABB Power Grids in 2020. The company plans to incorporate its battery energy storage system (BESS) product, PowerStore, into its portfolio of products supporting digital control, dispatch and optimisation of distributed energy resources. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

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