Hitachi Energy to build large power transformer factory in Vadodara with INR 2,000 crore investment

Hitachi Energy is expanding its manufacturing footprint in India with an investment of around INR 2,000 crore in a new large power transformer (LPT) factory at Karjan in Vadodara, Gujarat.

According to a report by the Central Electricity Authority, India will require investments totaling INR 7.93 lakh crore in transmission infrastructure to integrate more than 900 GW of non-fossil fuel-based energy by 2035. Against this backdrop, the growing demand for Large Power Transformers, driven by grid expansion, data centers, and industrial electrification, creates a strong need for greater local manufacturing capacity.

Hitachi Energy’s new large power transformer factory will complement its existing footprint of power, dry distribution and traction transformer factories in Gujarat state, and transformer insulation and components factories in Mysore and Halol.

Scheduled for completion in FY2028, the factory will manufacture power transformers for applications including high-voltage transmission, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, power generation, AI data centers, and large industrial projects. 

The company said its Vadodara factory will feature advanced technologies and the highest health, safety, and sustainability standards, ensuring efficient and environmentally responsible operations. The factory is planned as a LEED-certified site, with a strong focus on energy efficiency, responsible resource use, and reduced environmental impact. Developed as fully digital, it will integrate smart manufacturing technologies and end-to-end digital connectivity to enable data-driven operations, enhance quality and productivity, and ensure consistent and high-performance delivery.

The project is expected to create more than 1,000 direct and indirect jobs, supporting local economic development and skills advancement.