Hitachi Energy Transformer Connects 115 MW Solar Park
Hitachi Energy has supplied and commissioned a 63/105 MVA, 93/33 kV power transformer for EDF power solutions’ 115 MW Châteaudun solar park in France, inaugurated in October 2026.
Located on a former military airbase, the photovoltaic plant generates approximately 130 GWh annually, equivalent to the electricity consumption of 54,000 residents.
Designed and manufactured in Italy, the transformer steps up voltage from 33 kV to 93 kV for connection to the transmission grid. It features digital monitoring, fiber-optic sensors and fire-prevention thermal sensors to support operational reliability.
Hitachi Energy’s French service team managed delivery, unloading, installation and commissioning, addressing site access and logistical challenges.
The solar park operates under a 30-year agreement with the Grand Châteaudun community. The installation supports France’s expansion of grid-connected renewable generation through dedicated high-voltage transformer infrastructure.
Source: Hitachi Energy
