Hitachi Energy invests $250M to expand manufacturing of transformer components

Hitachi Energy has announced plans to increase production of critical components for transformers to meet escalating global demand. The technology company, which is working towards a sustainable energy future for all, will invest over $250 million into the project, which will help scale up transformer production and strengthen supply chains in the U.S. and worldwide. According to the company, this announcement will improve Hitachi Energy’s manufacturing capabilities across the U.S. This includes enhancing production capacity at the company’s transformer factories in Virginia, Missouri, and Mississippi. Hitachi Energy hopes this investment will help lessen the transformer supply shortage by increasing production capacity and supply-chain resilience.

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of Hitachi Energy, said, “The demand for transformers and grid infrastructure is rising at an unprecedented scale and pace. As the world’s largest transformer manufacturer, we have a responsibility to expand our capacity and accelerate the delivery of transformers and essential components, helping the industry scale up faster and advance critical infrastructure projects.”

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