Hitachi Energy to build $457M power transformer factory in Virginia

Hitachi Energy announced a historic investment of over $1 billion USD to expand production of critical electrical grid infrastructure in the U.S. This includes approximately $457 million for a new large power transformer facility in South Boston, Virginia, the largest such facility in the U.S., plus expansions of existing facilities. The investments will create thousands of jobs.

“If we are going to win the AI race, reindustrialize, and keep the lights on, America is going to need a lot more reliable energy.”hitachienergy.com

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• hitachienergy.comHitachi announces historic $1 billion USD manufacturing investment to power America’s energy future through production of critical grid infrastructureChris Wright Energy SecretarySep 4, 2025
• industrialinfo.comInvestments in U.S. Transformer Manufacturing Aim to Meet Surging...Sep 29, 2025

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