Kyuhen aims to empower energy-conscious Asia
The invention of electrical transformers in the 19th century paved the way for more efficient, farther-reaching and less-expensive power transmission, distribution and consumption. Nearly 200 years later, transformers - and the innovators behind them - are facing new challenges amid dwindling energy sources and mounting demand.
The invention of electrical transformers in the 19th century paved the way for more efficient, farther-reaching and less-expensive power transmission, distribution and consumption. Nearly 200 years later, transformers - and the innovators behind them - are facing new challenges amid dwindling energy sources and mounting demand.
"Sustainability is the key, and it can only be achieved by constantly innovating to increase energy efficiency and supporting alternative sources such as solar power," says Hiroshi Hanada, president of Kyuhen, the first and only electrical transformer manufacturer on Japan's Kyushu island since 1959. Kyuhen remains at the forefront of energy-related innovations, with its transformers and voltage regulators ensuring stable electricity supply from power plants and substations to factories and residential communities.
Kyuhen's portfolio now includes CO2-based heat pump water heaters, top-runner energy-saving transformers and other eco-friendly equipment. The company also develops products and technologies compatible with next-generation smart grids to support more reliable and sustainable power production and distribution. Exploring advanced solar applications, it has launched solar parking systems ideal for office, residential and other properties.
"The strength of our company is the quality of our technologies - a crucial aspect of which is research and development," Hanada says. "We always deliver high-quality products and technologies while keeping friendly relations with our customers."
The company's innovative breakthroughs include anticorrosive oil-immersed transformers, which eliminate power loss while withstanding extreme weather conditions for up to 30 years. Other breakthroughs include static voltage concentrators designed to meticulously control the voltage levels of solar power, which tends to cause fluctuations and disruptions during transmission to the grid. With these innovations, Kyuhen aims to soon corner the increasingly energy-conscious Asian market.
"We look forward to extending our knowledge sharing overseas and collaborating with industry leaders, utility providers and other transformer manufacturers," Hanada says. "We also welcome consultation with interested companies and government bodies wishing to benefit from Kyuhen's technologies and products."
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