{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "ar",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/ar/news/chubu-electric-fuji-electric-amorphous-core-distribution-transformers-ev",
  "slug": "chubu-electric-fuji-electric-amorphous-core-distribution-transformers-ev",
  "category": "transformers-grid",
  "publishDate": "2026-09-28",
  "sourceName": "Chubu Electric Power Grid Co. & Fuji Electric Press Room",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.chuden.co.jp/english/corporate/news/press/2026/0928_amorphous_distribution_transformer_ev_hub.html",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 4,
  "tags": [
    "Chubu Electric",
    "Fuji Electric",
    "Amorphous Core",
    "Distribution Transformer",
    "No-Load Loss",
    "EV Charging",
    "Energy Efficiency"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "Chubu Electric and Fuji Electric Unveil Ultra-Low-Loss Amorphous Core Pad-Mounted Transformers for Urban EV Hubs",
    "summary": "Chubu Electric Power Grid and Fuji Electric have co-developed a compact 6.6 kV / 200 V amorphous alloy metal core distribution transformer that cuts no-load magnetic core losses by 60%, tailored for high-density metropolitan EV charging plazas across Nagoya and Tokyo.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Combating Standby Losses in High-Intermittency EV Charging",
        "paragraphs": [
          "On September 28, 2026, Chubu Electric Power Grid and Fuji Electric announced the commercial deployment of their next-generation amorphous alloy core pad-mounted distribution transformers. With fast-charging EV stations experiencing extended standby periods between charging cycles, continuous no-load core losses represent a substantial waste of energy in conventional silicon-steel transformers.",
          "The newly developed amorphous ribbon exhibits an atomic random structure that lowers hysteresis loss dramatically, reducing standby power consumption by 60% compared to Top-Runner standard Japanese distribution units."
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Compact Enclosure Design and Thermal Resilience",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Amorphous cores are notoriously sensitive to mechanical stress and require larger cross-sectional areas. Fuji Electric solved this by engineering a modular wound-core geometry with automated stress-relief annealing and synthetic ester insulation fluid.",
          "The complete pad-mounted package fits within standard pavement utility footprints and is rated for 150% temporary peak overloading to absorb simultaneous ultra-fast EV vehicle arrivals without thermal degradation."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}