Areva aims to transform nation's power industry

Areva's transmission and distribution division (Areva T&D), a business unit under French nuclear energy giant Areva, is a leading global player in the electricity transmission and distribution business. With industrial sites in more than 43 countries and a sales network covering 100 countries around the world, the company provides solutions and technologies in power transmission and distribution to customers worldwide.

China is currently the world's largest market in power transmission and distribution, and Areva T&D has built a strong presence in the country. At present the company has established 12 offices and 12 manufacturing sites in the country, with over 2,400 employees.

Last Friday, Areva and Shanghai Electric (SEC) signed a new partnership, which involves three joint ventures. The new ventures will focus on the development and manufacturing of high-voltage (HV) and ultra-high-voltage power (UHV) transformers to support power grid construction in China. Philippe Guillemot, chairman and CEO of Areva T&D, talked to China Daily reporter Wan Zhihong about this cooperation and the company's vision for China.