# Hitachi Energy starts construction of transformer factory expansion in Ludvika, Sweden

Hitachi Energy began construction on a 20,000 m² expansion of its transformer factory in Ludvika, Sweden, increasing large power transformer capacity by approximately 40% and creating about 300 new jobs. Completion expected in fall 2027.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-11-18
- Where: Ludvika, Sweden
- Value: $77.0M
- Jobs: 300
- Starts operating: Q4 2027
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 20,000 m² expansion, 40% capacity increase for large power transformers
- Products: large power transformers (AC and DC)
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Hitachi Energy](https://endata.com/companies/15140.md)

## Sources

- [hitachienergy.com](https://www.hitachienergy.com/news-and-events/features/2025/11/hitachi-energy-celebrates-the-start-of-construction-of-the-transformer-factory-expansion-in-ludvika-sweden), 2025-11-18: "Hitachi Energy celebrates the construction start of the transformer factory expansion and a new test hall for transformer components in Ludvika."
- [hitachienergy.com](https://www.hitachienergy.com/news-and-events/features/2025/12/major-expansion-planned-for-cooling-systems-factory-in-sweden), 2025-12-29: "Hitachi Energy is investing approx. $77 million USD in a comprehensive expansion in Landskrona, Sweden, to meet the increasing global demand for its advanced cooling systems."
- [hitachienergy.com](https://www.hitachienergy.com/us/en/news-and-events/features/2025/12/major-expansion-planned-for-cooling-systems-factory-in-sweden), 2025-12-29: "Hitachi Energy is investing approx. $77 million USD in a comprehensive expansion in Landskrona, Sweden, to meet the increasing global demand for its advanced cooling systems."

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