Hitachi Energy announced a $457 million investment to expand its transformer manufacturing facility in South Boston, Virginia, marking a significant step in boosting American energy infrastructure production. The expansion is projected to create about 825 new jobs and will establish the nation’s largest facility dedicated to producing large power transformers.
The South Boston campus, where Hitachi Energy has operated since 1968, will nearly double in size through this project. The company’s plans outline a commitment to supporting long-term manufacturing and operational capacity, both critical to electric grid reliability and modernization.
Hitachi Energy’s transformers play an essential role in electricity transmission and distribution, powering everything from generation plants to data centers and industrial facilities. The $457 million expansion is part of a broader U.S. manufacturing investment exceeding $1 billion, targeting domestic production of critical grid infrastructure components.
This expansion demonstrates the company’s dedication to strengthening the domestic supply chain for energy equipment while contributing to regional economic development through job creation. The new facility is expected to ramp up operations toward 2028, supporting America’s energy transition goals and the resilience of its critical infrastructure.
Local and state officials have expressed support for the investment, highlighting the importance of advanced manufacturing jobs and industrial investment in the fall line region of Virginia.
