The move is part of a broader shift in India’s energy planning from a project-based approach to a long-term programmatic strategy aimed at accommodating rising demand from renewable energy sources, industrial electrification, and the transition to electric transport.
India’s demand for power transformers has been growing at an average of 15% annually over the past two years, according to the company. The new equipment will be manufactured at Hitachi Energy’s transformer facility in Maneja, Vadodara in Gujarat, aligning with the government’s “Make in India” manufacturing push.
“From a technology provider perspective, this shift helps us plan capacity investments, reserve supply chains, and ensure timely delivery,” said N Venu, Managing Director and CEO of Hitachi Energy India. He added that the company continues to leverage both its global expertise and local capabilities in delivering critical infrastructure for the country’s energy transition.
Ultra-high-voltage alternating current (UHVAC) transformers such as the 765 kV units play a crucial role in enabling long-distance, high-capacity transmission while minimizing losses and land usage. Once operational, the transformers will be capable of transmitting enough electricity to power around 30 million Indian households, the company said.
Higher voltage transmission also reduces operating costs and improves grid reliability, helping utilities meet growing electricity demand at a lower cost. Delivery of the units is aligned with Power Grid’s infrastructure build-out schedule.
In a separate development, Hitachi Energy recently announced the successful testing of a 765 kV/400 kV single-phase 250 MVA natural ester-filled transformer — a world first at this voltage and capacity — offering a biodegradable, safety-enhanced alternative to conventional mineral oils.
Hitachi Energy India is listed on the BSE and NSE under the symbol POWERINDIA. It operates as the Indian arm of Switzerland-headquartered Hitachi Energy, a global energy technology company with over 50,000 employees in 60 countries and annual revenues of $16 billion.
