Hitachi Energy will invest $1 billion to expand the production of critical electrical grid infrastructure in the United States. A wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. and a global leader in electrification, Hitachi Energy plans to invest approximately $457 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in South Boston, Virginia, where the company will produce large power transformers. These transformers support applications like high-voltage transmission, power generation, AI data centers, and large-scale industrial applications.
The nearly $500 million facility will be built alongside Hitachi Energy’s existing campus in South Boston and will be the largest manufacturing site for large power transformers in the U.S. The facility will create more than 825 new jobs in Southside Virginia, offering employment opportunities in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and operations roles.
Hitachi Energy points out that its $1 billion investments will help meet rising energy demand driven by AI data centers in line with the Trump Administration’s White House AI Action Plan and promote domestic access to these critical grid technologies.
“The United States is a key market for Hitachi, and this investment reflects our commitment to powering America’s energy future to meet the accelerating demands for reliable and sustainable solutions to benefit the nation. Leveraging our expertise in IT, operational technology, and advanced products, we are supporting American manufacturing, the development of critical infrastructure, and the rapid expansion of data centers driven by AI adoption,” said Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & CEO of Hitachi…