Hitachi Made $1 Bn USD Investment To Power US’s Electrical Grid Infrastructure

Hitachi Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., invested more than $1 billion to expand the production of critical electrical grid infrastructure in the United States. These investments, among the largest in the US electrical industry, include approximately $457 million for a new large power transformer facility in South Boston, Virginia, along with significant expansions of existing facilities nationwide.

In a press release, the company said, "The investments will help meet 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. Collectively, these investments will create thousands of jobs, strengthen US electrical equipment supply chains, and contribute to the development of innovative technologies to enhance the security and resilience of the national grid."

The company noted that establishing the South Boston, Virginia, manufacturing facility is central to this investment plan to produce large power transformers. This investment will support applications such as high-voltage transmission, power generation, AI data centers, and large-scale industrial projects.

The facility will be built alongside Hitachi Energy’s existing campus and will become the largest manufacturing site for large power transformers in the United States. It will create more than 825 new jobs in Southside Virginia, offering long-term opportunities in engineering, advanced manufacturing, and operations.

These projects form part of a global investment program worth more than $9 billion—the largest in the industry—under which Hitachi Energy is expanding its manufacturing capacity, R&D, engineering, and partnerships to build a more reliable, secure, and resilient energy system.

Leadership View 

“If we are going to win the AI race, reindustrialize, and keep the lights on, America is going to need a lot more reliable energy. Thankfully, Hitachi is delivering. The Trump administration looks forward to continuing to partner with private industry to ensure the American people access to affordable, reliable, and secure energy and thousands of high-paying jobs.” Chris Wright, Energy Secretary

Congressman John McGuire (VA-05) said, “I am thankful that this investment will establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in South Boston to produce necessary large power transformers. This $457 million investment and facility will create more than 800 new high-paying jobs in Virginia’s Fifth Congressional District. I would like to thank Hitachi, President Trump, and Governor Youngkin for working with me to make this a success.”

“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.” Toshiaki Tokunaga, President & CEO of Hitachi

“Power transformers are a linchpin technology for a robust and reliable electric grid and winning the AI race. Bringing production of large power transformers to the US is critical to building a strong domestic supply chain for the US economy and reducing production bottlenecks, which is essential as demand for these transformers across the economy is surging. As the global leader in electrification, Hitachi Energy is uniquely positioned to deliver critical power solutions for the American market,” said Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of Hitachi Energy.