# Hitachi Energy inaugurates expanded HVDC valve factory in Smedjebacken, Sweden

Hitachi Energy inaugurated a new 3,300 sq m factory in Smedjebacken, Sweden, to increase production of HVDC power electronic valves and power quality solutions. The factory began construction in early 2024 and was opened on 14 November 2024.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-11-14
- Where: Smedjebacken, Sweden
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 3,300 sq m factory
- Products: HVDC power electronic valves, power quality solutions
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md), [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Hitachi ABB Power Grids](https://endata.com/companies/8446.md)

## Sources

- [hitachienergy.com](https://www.hitachienergy.com/news-and-events/features/2024/11/hitachi-energy-inaugurates-new-expanded-factory-in-smedjebacken), 2024-11-14: "Today, one year after announcing the expansion, Hitachi Energy is inaugurating its new, modern factory in Smedjebacken"
- [hitachienergy.com](https://www.hitachienergy.com/uk-ie/en/news-and-events/features/2024/11/hitachi-energy-inaugurates-new-expanded-factory-in-smedjebacken), 2024-11-14: "Today, one year after announcing the expansion, Hitachi Energy is inaugurating its new, modern factory in Smedjebacken"

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