Author: Dori Alvarez

The first event in which we participated as a “A Hitachi Group Company” has been an incredible experience full of opportunities and fruitful meetings.

Intersolar 2024 has been a success for several reasons. One of the most important is that it is the first event in which we participate as “A Hitachi Group Company”. The result has been a joint effort with our team and that of Hitachi that has been very satisfactory, a great experience from which the most beneficiaries are our clients, who receive unbeatable complete attention.

Both the eks Energy and Hitachi Energy stands have been a non-stop of visitors and meetings in which we ´ ve had the opportunity to show the way in which our power converters expand the Hitachi portfolio and how being part of such a great company like Hitachi allows us to give the best service possible.

Furthermore, Intersolar 2024 has been a success due to the amount of attendance it has received in this edition. More than 110,000 visitors from 176 countries make this event the largest and most international in history. The eks Energy space was in an unbeatable location and the number of visits and meetings we have received has made it easy for us to take advantage of every minute of the event.

We can only be grateful to all the people who came to visit us at the eks Energy space and to the colleagues at Hitachi who have made it so easy for us to integrate into this great company in which we hope to be able to grow and contribute everything in our power to may we together shape the energy of tomorrow.

We are pleased to have the opportunity to meet with you at the INTERSOLAR exhibition in Munich. Our booth number is B3.379 and we will be pleased to welcome you there!

As leaders in the power electronics and control solutions sector, we will be delighted to advise you and find the solution that best suits your needs.

At eks Energy, we design, build, and commission our own hardware and software solutions for the integration of renewable power plants and ESS, ensuring the success and profitability of our clients’ projects.

We look forward to engaging in-depth discussions with your company to explore opportunities for cooperation on projects worldwide.

Stop by our booth, B3.379, or arrange a meeting with our team of experts by email.

The Smarter E India starts today in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. In eks Energy we have a space in this indispensable event, if you want to know in depth our solutions we will be delighted to welcome you.

In eks Energy, we could not miss this event that brings together leaders and experts in the field of renewable energy, in which eks Energy has a leading role to promote its development worldwide. If you visit The Smarter E India you can find us at Booth H181, located in Hall 2, where we will share our passion for sustainable innovation and present our cutting-edge energy solutions.

Without a doubt, this event is a great opportunity to connect with industry professionals, exchange ideas and explore collaborations that will further drive the development of clean and efficient technologies. India is a key market for the development of renewable energy and we want to be part of that development.

We are committed to building a more sustainable future and look forward to showing how our solutions can contribute to this goal.

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit our booth to discover how we are working on the energy revolution with solutions that make a difference – we look forward to meeting you and sharing our enthusiasm for a brighter and more sustainable tomorrow!

A significant Milestone in Australia´s energy storage landscape

MELBOURNE, Australia – Akaysha Energy, in collaboration with Powin, and esk Energy is thrilled to announce that the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has received Generator Performance Standard (GPS) 5.3.4a/b approval for Ulinda Park, a groundbreaking 155MW/300MWh battery energy storage project situated in Queensland’s Western Downs region. The GPS approval, a pivotal and complex milestone for any generation project in Australia, marks a significant step for eks Energy, Powin and Akaysha to enter the burgeoning Australian energy storage market.

Akaysha Energy selected Powin as their battery energy storage supplier, leveraging eks Energy’s power conversion system and power plant controller. The GPS application process, initiated in April 2022, was successfully approved within a compressed timeline, thanks to eks Energy’s advanced technology, Powin’s battery integration support, and Akaysha’s guidance and leadership throughout the process.

Nick Carter, Managing Director and CEO of Akaysha Energy, expressed the significance of this achievement, stating, “Ulinda Park is a key project for Akaysha, representing one of our first endeavors as a new energy storage developer in the market. We appreciate the collaboration with eks Energy and Powin, their commitment to providing local on-ground support in Australia, advanced technology and willingness to work closely with our interconnection partners was critical in securing GPS approval and achieving closure within the required timeframes.”

Connecting energy projects to the Australian grid poses unique challenges due to stringent interconnection standards resulting from a combination of an inherently weak electrical grid, strict performance requirements and high renewable energy penetration. AEMO’s GPS sets performance standards that generators, including energy storage projects, must meet to ensure stability and reliability of the electrical grid. Compliance with these standards helps prevent disruptions and ensures smooth integration into the existing energy infrastructure.

“Achieving GPS approval is a significant milestone in tackling the Australian market, one of the fastest-growing markets in the Asia-Pacific Region,” said Danny Lu, Senior Vice President at Powin. “We are honoring our initial commitment to Akaysha, a prominent developer in the region, as they expand their footprint and contribute to the transition to sustainable energy.”

The successful GPS approval for Ulinda Park eliminates one of the most substantial technical barriers, allowing participation in the growing energy storage market in Australia.

Nick Finch, Chief Engineer at Akaysha Energy expressed gratitude for the key project partners. “In addition to the outstanding work by eks and Powin, we’ve been incredibly fortunate to work with Aurecon as our specialist grid connection consultant. Aurecon has supported our collaborative approach with Powerlink and AEMO, helping us achieve one of the fastest new OEM connections the National Electricty Market has seen.”

About eks Energy:

eks Energy is a leading supplier of power electronics and energy management solutions for energy storage and renewables integration, with more than 5000 MW and 2500 MWh systems deployed across five continents. Today, as part of Hitachi Energy, eks Energy’s technology becomes an integral part of the energy transition through a unique combination of hardware, software and unparalleled industry expertise.

About Powin, LLC (Powin):

At Powin, we are advancing the next frontier of energy and changing the way we power our daily lives by ensuring access to clean, resilient, and affordable power. As a global energy platform provider, we offer fully integrated battery storage solutions, software, and services to optimize grid performance and enable the transition to cleaner energy sources.

About Akaysha Energy:

Akaysha Energy brings together market leading experience in energy markets, technology, development, asset management and capital markets for end-to-end development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and renewables projects in Australia and across the APAC region.

Today Hitachi Energy announced that Alberto Prieto is appointed as the new CEO of eks Energy, effective February 1, 2024.  Alberto joins eks Energy from the Hitachi Energy Transformers Business Unit, where he currently holds the role of Global Portfolio Manager. Alberto succeeds Javier Landero, who will assume new responsibilities as Chief Strategist for eks Energy, positioning the company within Hitachi Energy for its next phase of intensive growth.   

Alberto brings more than 25 years of experience and has held leadership roles in operations, manufacturing, and technical management, both in Spain and the United States. Upon assuming the new role, he will be based in Seville, the headquarters location of eks Energy.  Alberto also holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Seville.   

“Both eks Energy and Hitachi Energy are powerful technology providers in the energy transition. I am delighted and committed to forge a clear path for Hitachi Energy and eks Energy, bringing our portfolios together in the strongest way possible to deliver the right solutions and services for our customers,” said Prieto. “This starts with identifying the optimal combinations of eks Energy’s power electronics products with Hitachi Energy’s automation, software and system integration offerings.” 

Hitachi Energy, a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all, announced on October 24, 2023 that it has acquired a controlling stake of eks Energy, a leading supplier of power electronics and energy management solutions for storage and renewables integration, based in Seville, Spain, from Powin LLC (Powin), a top global energy storage system provider. The investment also marks the establishment of a strategic partnership with Powin, who maintains a significant ownership stake in eks Energy.  

About eks Energy   

eks Energy is a leading supplier of power electronics and energy management solutions for energy storage and renewables integration, with more than 4500 MW and 2500 MWh systems deployed across five continents. Today, as part of Hitachi Energy, eks Energy’s technology becomes an integral part of the energy transition through a unique combination of hardware, software and unparalleled industry expertise.  

Dori Álvarez

Marketing & Communication– eks Energy 

dalvarez@eksenergy.com  | 954 181 521 | 608 64 39 89

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Thank you for visiting our booth at RE+ Las Vegas 2023. It has been a resoundingly successful event in which our team of experts has reached a massive audience and found many new opportunities.

This edition of Re+ has been a record-breaking 40,000 of you across all clean energy sectors who came together in Las Vegas for an unforgettable event. The growth of this sector is unbelievable and evidence of this is the many visits we received at our booth. Not only familiar faces, but also new companies interested in what we do came to our space at Re+ where they were pleased to hear our experts solving every single doubt about our solutions. As the organization of Re+ mentioned “It is abundantly clear, the renewable energy industry is the energy industry.

The numbers and facts speak for themselves, over 1,300 exhibitors across three halls, AREA 15, over 400 education sessions, Affinity Group Gatherings and so much more.

Last week Las Vegas was the place to be!

It has been a pleasure, as always, to receive you at our space within Re+. And to all of you that have not been able to come, we look forward to see you soon!

We inaugurate our new offices in one of the most emblematic buildings in the city.

In eks Energy we are opening our new offices in Seville and we can not be more eager to show them and welcome our customers in it.

Our trajectory within the sectors of generation, storage and distribution of clean energy has made us experience a growth at all levels throughout our history, which has resulted in an exponential growth of our staff.

We have a track record of more than 20 years designing, manufacturing and integrating advanced power electronics systems and energy management solutions for distributed energy generation and storage and grid management, using state-of-the-art technology to bring new solutions to the renewable energy sector. We are growing every day and our human resources team has a wide range of open positions to incorporate new colleagues, so we will continue to grow very soon.

Therefore, our spaces must also grow and, although we maintain the offices we already had in Seville, we are opening new ones in Torre Sevilla, a skyscraper in which many international and local companies already have offices. Torre Sevilla is the best place to welcome our clients from all over the world, who will enjoy the location and views that the building offers us.

The building is located in a privileged environment and is currently a driving force for the revitalization of the urban space of Isla de la Cartuja. It has enriched it with new uses, adding tourism, cultural and social uses to business. It has a five-star hotel, a cultural center, a shopping center and is located next to Magallanes Park, which is one of the largest green corners in the area.

As for us, we are proud to say that the energy sector recognizes us as one of the companies leading the change towards a future in which renewable energies are the basis of the energy consumed worldwide. And all this is thanks to the team we have, thanks to which we have achieved, with more than 20 years of experience and extensive knowledge of most of the energy markets, this position of global leadership that we have.

Undoubtedly, the integration with the POWIN industrial group in 2022, a business organization with which we share vision and values, has encouraged us to take eks Energy to more markets and to face greater challenges that will undoubtedly help us to grow even more.

All of us at eks Energy are delighted to have new workspaces in which we can develop professionally and do our bit to continue developing solutions in the 5 continents that meet the needs of our customers and comply with the most demanding codes, even in the most hostile environments.

We are looking forward to our first visits!

From eks Energy, we support female talent, which is why we have launched various actions to promote it.

As part of our Equality Plan and coinciding with the week in which the International Day of Women and Girls in Science took place, an activity has been launched to raise awareness and motivate female students: Talks in secondary schools.

The low rate of female students in university engineering studies, and STEM careers in general, continues to be a social reality, causing inequality in the rate of employees of companies in the technology sector.

For this reason, from eks Energy we want to do everything possible to change this scenario. That is why in the coming weeks some of our colleagues will go to different schools to tell students what led them to choose to study a STEM career, how were their years of study, how is their day to day in our company, what professional challenges they have had along their career ….

In addition, we will take advantage of these talks to disseminate the scholarships that will be launched from eks Energy to finance the studies of an Engineering Degree to two students, for the next academic year.

Nuestros compañeros Juana, Loreto, Jaime y Sandra

Our colleagues Juana, Loreto, Jaime and Sandra

On February 15, our HR colleagues, Jaime Díaz Acedo and Loreto López Rodríguez, together with the engineers Sandra Ruiz Gallego and Juana M. Gutiérrez, had the opportunity to share their experience in our company eks Energy with the students of 1st and 2nd year of technological baccalaureate of I.E.S Alminar (Bollullos de la Mitación) with the aim of encouraging these students to study #STEM.

During the talk, our colleagues Sandra and Juana, gave voice to all the engineers and scientists who are part of our company, telling their professional experience, motivation and vocation for the engineering they studied. For eks Energy, they are a fundamental role in the company, being a reference of STEM women (female), so we are sure that they will inspire these students and future engineers.

Environment and Market

In a geopolitical framework of high tension, where nations are positioning themselves around their capacity or not to access competitive, environmentally sustainable and secure energy sources, the activity in the renewable energy and grid security sector is highly strategic.

Within this sector, solutions based on the use of energy storage are one of the major levers for boosting the competitiveness of intermittent renewable energies and enabling electricity grids to take on these sources as the main generators of sustainable and secure energy.

Current macroeconomic forecasts are predicting exponential growth for the coming years. More specifically, global demand for the energy storage battery sector alone is expected to reach $50 billion by 2028 (source: Bloomberg News Energy Finance).

This situation generates the ideal economic framework to propose a value project with high growth rates and high profitability for investors.

Business Project: Growth and Investment.

POWIN, an American group of companies, presents a unique value proposition in the energy storage sector. Responding to the need to simplify the solution for the use of battery systems, it is the only player in the market to control all the critical elements of the supply chain, presenting a fully integrated solution including the control and testing of the different types of cells in its high-performance laboratory located in Portland.

After the recent acquisition by Powin of the Sevillian company eks Energy, a leader in power electronics technology and control of renewable/storage systems, POWIN takes an exponential leap in its market positioning, being able to offer one of the solutions with the highest guarantee of availability, scalability and performance. In addition, it guarantees the plant’s operability throughout its useful life, estimated at more than 20 years, being able to commit to future adaptations or expansions.

With 20 years of operation, GPTech decided to create a specific line dedicated to the development and implementation of technology focused on the control and storage of energy called eks Energy with the vocation of being a reference, globally, in the energy transformation necessary to create an environmentally friendly and fair future in the distribution of energy resources. eks Energy is distinguished by its strong commitment to the transformative capacity of talented people with a strong will to work towards the achievement of these objectives.

Identifying as an essential element the use and optimization of renewable energy sources, eks Energy focuses on the design, manufacture and supply of solutions and equipment to efficiently integrate these energy sources in different electrical systems. These systems make possible a clear increase in the use of renewable energies and thus achieve the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. eks Energy is aware that, given the current climate emergency, achieving this goal is essential to preserve the integrity of our planet.

In order to achieve its objective, eks Energy joined the POWIN industrial group through a corporate transaction formalized in July 2022, a business organization with which it shares its Vision. Thanks to this integration, eks Energy acquires the capacity to execute its growth plan and thus to increase its capacity of influence to the full development of all its potentialities, something not achievable by an SME.

To achieve the successful execution of this corporate operation, eks Energy entrusted the legal advice to the law firm Montero | Aramburu Abogados, and also counted on the firm Aboo Partners SL for the financial advice. POWIN was advised by Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Cuatrecasas ABOGADOS.

In its Strategic Plan, eks Energy continues to bet on its human capital, professionals with great talent and active attitude who share its Vision, expecting a very significant growth. It currently has a staff of 100 employees and its intention is to double it during the next 24 months. This growth will take place mainly in Seville, its Spanish headquarters, although important incorporations are also expected with the new opening of offices in Miami (USA) and Melbourne (Australia).

After reaching record business figures of €45 million in 2021, the company expects to almost double this figure by 2022 (€82 million). With the development of the new activities resulting from the integration with POWIN, eks Energy expects to reach €300 million in revenues by the end of 2025.

At the same time, eks Energy will promote the construction of its new headquarters in Seville, thus expanding its facilities and providing them with the necessary technical capabilities to continue at the forefront of electronic technology applied to the energy sector. This Investment Plan has a budget of 12 M€ to be executed in 3 years.

Alongside this organic growth, eks Energy is working to expand its production capacity, currently at 3.7 GW/year, to more than 8 GW/year by the end of 2025. To this end, it will continue to rely on its two main Spanish manufacturing partners (Elinsa al Grupo Amper, located in A Coruña, and CEN Solutions, located in Dos Hermanas). In addition, eks Energy already has an approved manufacturer in the Republic of South Africa, and expects to have two new international production centers in India and the USA. These centers will enable eks Energy to manufacture its products with the required local content in those markets.

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PORTLAND, OR  — September 19, 2022 — Global energy storage platform provider Powin LLC (Powin) today announced the acquisition of eks Energy , a leading provider of advanced power electronics and energy management solutions for energy storage and renewables. This transaction ensures new and existing Powin customers will receive enhanced product and technology offerings, enabling Powin to deliver a fully integrated grid-scale energy storage experience with supply chain security.

As the world transitions to cleaner energy sources, global demand for energy storage will continue to surge to an estimated market of $49 billion by 2028, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. To better serve this fast-growing market, this acquisition expands Powin’s offering to include the eks Energy Power Conversion System and Power Plant Controller, enabling Powin to deliver a complete AC energy storage platform capable of advanced control functionality to support microgrid applications while interfacing with multiple generation assets. Other new products include PV inverters, DC-to-DC converters and multi-port inverters, which are used to maximize performance and profits for utility-scale solar plus energy storage projects.”

“The eks Energy acquisition will give us direct access to an industry-leading team, their power conversion technology, advanced controls, and decade’s worth of experience; enabling Powin to offer a fully wrapped solution to further enhance the customer experience,” said Powin CEO Geoff Brown. “This landmark deal accelerates our mission to building the grid of the future by delivering safe, scalable and integrated storage solutions.”

“With over a decade of experience and 4.5GW of global inverter installations, the EKS Energy team has proven to be able to deploy and interconnect our solutions in many of the toughest and complicated grid conditions in the world. With Powin, there is endless potential in how we can integrate our software capabilities, as well as our AC and DC hardware together into a seamless package at large scale,” said EKS Energy CEO, Javier Landero.

Both Powin and eks Energy remain committed to serving our customers by offering a wide range of energy storage solutions to build a cleaner, safer, and more resilient power grid.

About Powin

Powin is a global leader in the design and manufacture of safe and scalable energy storage solutions. Our innovative and cost-effective hardware and software are revolutionizing the way energy is generated, transmitted, and distributed, helping the world achieve decarbonization objectives. Powin has delivered over 2,500 MWh of BESS in over 8 different countries and has a contracted pipeline to supply over 10,000 MWh of energy storage systems globally over the next three years. To learn more, please visit www.powin.com.

About eks Energy

eks Energy is a designer, manufacturer and system integrator of advanced power electronics and energy management solutions for distributed energy generation/storage and grid management to address energy market challenges. Since 2002, eks Energy develops “turnkey” energy solutions, through the complete integration of renewables and/or storage systems, with the aim of meeting both the needs of the client and the most demanding grid codes, even in harsh environments.