# Hitachi Energy expands HVDC production in Smedjebacken and Ludvika, Sweden

Hitachi Energy is expanding its production in Smedjebacken and Ludvika, Sweden, with a new 3,300 sqm factory in Smedjebacken and a 1,400 sqm expansion in Ludvika to increase production of HVDC and power quality products. The new factory is expected to enter operation by late 2024, and the Ludvika expansion by early 2025.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-11-15
- Where: Smedjebacken and Ludvika, Dalarna, Sweden
- Jobs: 2,000
- Starts operating: 2024
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 3,300 square meter factory (new) and 1,400 square meter expansion
- Products: HVDC systems, 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 Energy](https://endata.com/companies/15140.md)

## Sources

- [hitachienergy.com](https://www.hitachienergy.com/news-and-events/features/2023/11/hitachi-energy-is-expanding-its-production-in-sweden), 2023-11-15: "Demand for our world-leading technology is at an unprecedented level, and we are very happy that we can continue to invest and expand our production in Sweden."
- [en.elfack.com](https://en.elfack.com/2023/12/pace-power-grid-updated-hiring-90-employees-every-month/), 2023-12-11: "We are employing 1,000 new people this year and need to recruit another 1,000 in the coming year."

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