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Hitachi Invests $1B to Modernize U.S. Power Grid

10/29/2025

Summary

Story summary

Hitachi Ltd signed a deal with the U.S. Department of Commerce to modernize the U.S. power grid for AI-driven demand.
During U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Japan, agreements were reached for new-generation nuclear reactors and rare earths.
Hitachi plans to invest $1 billion in U.S. power grid infrastructure to strengthen energy security and innovation.
The BWRX-300 small modular reactor is set for construction in Canada, with completion by 2030.

History

Historical Context

The U.S.-Japan Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, signed in 2018, built on earlier collaborations, including the 2007 Joint Nuclear Energy Action Plan. This agreement facilitated nuclear technology exchange, with Hitachi Ltd. investing $1 billion to modernize the U.S. power grid. These efforts align with President Trump's energy independence goals and aim to enhance U.S. infrastructure and nuclear technology, exemplified by the planned BWRX-300 reactor in Canada by 2030.

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Story summary

Hitachi Ltd signed a deal with the U.S. Department of Commerce to modernize the U.S. power grid for AI-driven demand.
During U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Japan, agreements were reached for new-generation nuclear reactors and rare earths.
Hitachi plans to invest $1 billion in U.S. power grid infrastructure to strengthen energy security and innovation.
The BWRX-300 small modular reactor is set for construction in Canada, with completion by 2030.

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