Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation Partner for Mining
The companies aim to integrate power infrastructure with automation to meet rising industrial electricity demand.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Robotics
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Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation have announced a collaboration to integrate electrical power infrastructure with industrial production and automation systems. The initiative focuses on the mining and metals industry to help facilities manage rising electricity demand and efficiency requirements.
Why it matters
Industrial facilities are under pressure to boost capacity while cutting emissions, making the tight integration of power systems and production control increasingly vital. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between grid-level energy management and plant-floor automation to support the sector's growth.
The partnership combines Hitachi Energy’s power quality and grid management systems with Rockwell Automation’s industrial control frameworks. The effort focuses on integrating these systems from the initial planning stages through to daily operational management.
The players
Hitachi Energy
A Swiss-based provider of grid connection, power quality, and energy management solutions employing 56,000 people.
Rockwell Automation
A Milwaukee-based firm focused on industrial automation and digital transformation serving customers in 100 countries.
The details
The collaboration links electrical grid connections with plant-level production workflows to streamline energy usage in high-demand environments. Hitachi Energy brings expertise in power protection and control, while Rockwell Automation provides the digital operation and process automation tools required for industrial efficiency. By integrating these systems, the companies aim to optimize energy consumption against production targets.
Timeline
November 2024: McKinsey reported a US$1 trillion mining capital expenditure projection.
October 23, 2026: Hitachi Energy and Rockwell Automation announced their collaboration.
The Tech Race
This partnership responds to the need for modernized infrastructure to support the US$1 trillion in projected mining capital expenditure through the decade. It aligns with broader industrial trends that require tighter orchestration between energy grids and automated production cycles.
Mining and metals facilities will be the first to access these integrated power and automation solutions. Operators should watch for forthcoming technical specifications as the firms deploy these combined systems to improve efficiency and output.
The takeaway
The mining industry faces a massive infrastructure expansion that requires better energy efficiency to remain viable. Watch for the first integrated pilot projects from this partnership to see how these electrical and automation systems function in field operations.
Further reading
For more on developments in automated systems, explore our section on Robotics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Themachinemaker.
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