Hitachi Energy will announce, next Tuesday (26), the start of construction of a new power transformer factory in Pindamonhangaba (SP). The project is part of a US$ 200 million investment by the company in Brazil, announced in 2024, with approximately 80% of the amount going to the new unit.
The project is considered strategic for strengthening the country's electrical infrastructure. In addition to being essential for the operation of transmission grids, transformers play a growing role in supporting data centers, large-scale industrial applications, and the expansion of renewable energy sources.
With the accelerated use of AI (artificial intelligence) in Brazil and around the world, which demands more robust electrical systems, local production of power transformers becomes even more important to ensure stability, efficiency, and growth capacity.
According to Hitachi, the choice of Pindamonhangaba was due to its strategic location: the city is between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and close to the ports of Santos (SP) and Itaguaí (RJ).
The factory will have 46,3 m² of built area in its first phase and is expected to double the company's production capacity in the country. It is expected to generate 450 direct jobs and approximately 1.800 indirect jobs.
Scheduled to begin operations in 2028, the unit will feature automated lines, equipment and production of state-of-the-art transformers.
The project also includes a model substation, which will function as showroom of Hitachi Energy's technological solutions, allowing customers to learn about equipment focused on digitalization and sustainability in the energy transition.
"We are joining forces with governments, companies and experts to accelerate this transformation, ensuring a safer, more sustainable and affordable energy supply for communities in Brazil," said Andreas Schierenbeck, Global CEO of Hitachi Energy.
The plant was designed to achieve international LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, awarded to sustainable and high-performance environmental projects.
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