# Siemens Energy expands in North Carolina with new transformer plant and jobs

Siemens Energy will invest $149.8 million to establish its first U.S. manufacturing site for Large Power Transformers in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, creating 559 jobs. The expansion also adds engineering positions in Wake County.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-02-13
- Where: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States
- Value: $149.8M
- Jobs: 559
- Status: announced
- Products: Large Power Transformers
- Sectors: [Power Generation Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/power-generation-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Siemens Energy](https://endata.com/companies/6803.md)

## Sources

- [governor.nc.gov](https://governor.nc.gov/news/press-releases/2024/02/13/governor-cooper-announces-559-new-jobs-north-carolina-siemens-energy-expands-mecklenburg-county), 2024-02-13: "Siemens Energy, Inc., one of the world's leading energy technology companies and a long-standing North Carolina employer will expand its operations in the state, creating a total of 559 jobs."
- [renewableenergyworld.com](https://www.renewableenergyworld.com/power-grid/transmission/siemens-to-expand-north-carolina-transformer-factory/), 2024-02-13: "Manufacturing large power transformers in the United States will strengthen and expand our electrical grid to incorporate more renewable energy and meet growing energy demand."

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