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Hitachi Energy has announced an investment of approximately Rs 2,000 crore to establish a new large power transformer (LPT) manufacturing facility in Karjan, Vadodara, Gujarat, reinforcing its commitment to supporting India’s expanding power transmission and energy infrastructure requirements.
The investment follows the company’s FY26/Q4 performance and marks a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint in India. The new facility is intended to strengthen domestic production capabilities amid growing demand for advanced power equipment driven by rapid grid expansion, renewable energy integration and industrial electrification. According to projections by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), India will require investments of nearly Rs 7.93 lakh crore in transmission infrastructure to integrate more than 900 GW of non-fossil fuel energy capacity by 2035, creating substantial demand for large power transformers and associated grid equipment.
Scheduled for completion in FY28, the Karjan facility will manufacture a significant volume of large power transformers annually, supporting applications across high-voltage transmission networks, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, power generation projects, industrial electrification and emerging sectors such as AI-driven data centres. The additional manufacturing capacity is expected to improve equipment availability and shorten delivery timelines for critical power infrastructure projects.
The plant will incorporate advanced digital manufacturing technologies, sustainability-focused infrastructure and LEED-certified design standards to ensure energy-efficient and environmentally responsible operations. The investment will further strengthen Hitachi Energy’s existing manufacturing ecosystem in Gujarat and other locations across India, while aligning with the objectives of the “Make in India” initiative and supporting the country’s long-term goals of energy security, grid modernisation and clean energy integration.
News by Rahul Yelligetti.
