This marks Hitachi Energy’s biggest capital investment in the US yet. Construction is slated to kick off in late 2026, and first production is targeted for 2029. Hitachi is also expanding grid equipment manufacturing facilities in VA, TN, and PA.
Why it matters: The Trump administration is pushing power companies to rely on domestic-made equipment—and there isn’t enough of it to go around right now.
Thu, Sep 17
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
NEWS: Hitachi Energy is pouring over $500M into a new transformer factory in Mississippi.
1