Hitachi Hi-Rel Power Electronics Private Limited, formed in 1983 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (itself founded in 1910), is regarded as a pioneer in power electronics. Its product range is broad, taking in UPS systems, variable frequency drives, grid-tied solar inverters, air compressors, and railway inverters and battery chargers. Backed by modern manufacturing facilities, the company serves a variety of industries with power solutions built for reliability and efficiency.