Hitachi Energy is investing approximately INR 2,000 crore to establish a new Large Power Transformer (LPT) factory in Vadodara, India. This expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to India’s energy future and supports the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The facility will enhance local manufacturing capacity for critical grid equipment, create over 1,000 jobs, and bolster the country’s energy infrastructure development, aiming to meet growing electricity demands.
Major Expansion in India
Hitachi Energy India Limited is set to invest approximately INR 2,000 crore to establish a new, state-of-the-art Large Power Transformer (LPT) factory in Karjan, Vadodara, India. This significant investment is a continuation of the company’s recent announcements and underscores its long-term commitment to India. The expansion aims to bolster the company’s regional transformer manufacturing footprint and support the growing demand for electricity both within India and globally.
Supporting India’s Energy Vision
The new factory aligns with India’s ‘Make in India’ vision by promoting local manufacturing, creating skilled jobs, and developing the domestic supply chain. This initiative is crucial for strengthening India’s energy infrastructure, which requires substantial investment to integrate a large volume of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2035. The factory will contribute to meeting the demand for Large Power Transformers driven by grid expansion, data centers, and industrial electrification.
Advanced Manufacturing and Sustainability
Scheduled for completion in FY28, the facility will manufacture a significant volume of power transformers annually, enabling faster delivery of mission-critical grid equipment. The factory’s applications will span high-voltage transmission, HVDC, power generation, AI data centers, and large-scale industrial applications. It will feature advanced technologies, adhere to the highest health, safety, and sustainability standards, and is planned as a LEED-certified site focusing on energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Job Creation and Economic Impact
This project is expected to create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, fostering local economic development and enhancing skills. The investment is part of Hitachi Energy’s global investment program, aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity and R&D to meet the unprecedented demand for electricity and power a fully electrified, secure, affordable, and sustainable energy system.
Broader Contribution to India’s Infrastructure
The new manufacturing plant further emphasizes Hitachi Energy’s broader contribution to India’s complex energy infrastructure. Recent milestones include the commissioning of one of the world’s largest urban HVDC city center in-feeds in Mumbai. This expansion reinforces Hitachi Energy’s role as a key player in shaping India’s clean energy future.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, committed to powering the electricity era for today and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, it provides mission-critical technologies that power daily lives across the globe. With an installed base in over 140 countries, Hitachi Energy serves the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, it employs over 56,000 people and generates revenues of around $20 billion USD.
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