Hitachi Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced more than UISD 1 billion in new manufacturing investments to expand the production of critical electrical grid infrastructure in the United States.
In a media release, the company said the commitment represents one of the largest investments of its kind in the American electrical industry.
The plan includes approximately USD 457 million for a new large power transformer manufacturing facility in South Boston, Virginia, alongside expansions at existing US sites.
Hitachi Energy said these projects are designed to address rapidly growing electricity demand, driven by AI data centres, industrial expansion, and broader grid modernisation.
“The United States is a key market for Hitachi, and this investment reflects our commitment to powering America’s energy future to meet the accelerating demands for reliable and sustainable solutions,” said Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & CEO of Hitachi.
“Leveraging our expertise in IT, operational technology, and advanced products, we are supporting American manufacturing, the development of critical infrastructure, and the rapid expansion of data centres driven by AI adoption.”
According to Hitachi Energy, the South Boston facility will be the largest U.S. manufacturing site for large power transformers and will create more than 825 jobs in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and operations.
The company said transformers produced at the site will be essential for high-voltage transmission, power generation, data centres, and large-scale industrial applications.
Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of Hitachi Energy, emphasised the strategic importance of domestic production. “Power transformers are a linchpin technology for a robust and reliable electric grid. Bringing production of large power transformers to the U.S. is critical to building a strong domestic supply chain for the U.S. economy and reducing production bottlenecks,” he said.
“Our investments in expanding U.S. transformer manufacturing capacity—including at our new South Boston facility—are already creating good-paying American jobs, strengthening local communities, and reinforcing economic independence.”
Hitachi Energy said the US investments are part of a broader USD 9 billion global program to expand its manufacturing, research and development, and engineering capacity to build a more reliable and resilient global energy system.
