Features | 09.03.2026 | 6 min read
· $80 million USD to expand the Dosquebradas plant in Colombia
· Additional $70 million USD in Brazil to accelerate growth at Pindamonhangaba and Guarulhos
Hitachi Energy today announced an additional $150 million USD investment to expand its power transformer manufacturing across Latin America, boosting capacity to meet surging global demand for electrification and accelerate grid infrastructure. The investment deepens Hitachi Energy’s manufacturing footprint and reinforces the region’s role as a key provider of transformers to the Americas, Europe, and other markets.
In Colombia, $80 million USD will go into expanding and increasing the efficiency of the Dosquebradas (Risaralda) transformer factory, while in Brazil, $70 million USD will build on previously announced investments to strengthen and accelerate the expansion of the Pindamonhangaba and Guarulhos sites. The investments will expand capacity at each site, creating hundreds of additional direct and indirect jobs and boosting the regional economy.
Latin America plays a pivotal role in Hitachi Energy’s global strategy to address the unprecedented global demand for power transformers, driven by rapid electrification, the expansion of renewable energy, and the growth of energy-intensive digital infrastructure such as data centers and AI. To meet this unprecedented demand, the energy transition requires new infrastructure as well as services talent to extend the life of the existing installed base.
With strong renewable energy matrices and skilled industrial talent in both Colombia and Brazil, the region is uniquely positioned to expand production, strengthen grid infrastructure by accelerating the delivery of transformers and services to support the energy transition and improve the security and affordability of supply.
“Demand for transformers is rising faster than ever. With these investments, we are expanding our footprint and capacity to support customers’ electrification plans, shorten lead times, and deliver advanced, sustainability-driven technologies. By working closely with customers to meet immediate needs and long-term ambitions, we are reinforcing our role in powering the electricity era,” said Alexandre Malveiro, Hub SAM Manager, Business Unit Transformers, Hitachi Energy.
Investing in the power transformer factory in Dosquebradas, Colombia (2026–2028)
The Dosquebradas investment will enable a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade to increase production capacity, including new manufacturing and storage areas, enhanced facilities, new machinery, and process automation. The project includes the acquisition of additional land for further expansion and optimizing logistics.
“Colombia is proving that it is possible to invest and lead in sophisticated grid technology. With Colombian pride, we export high‑value solutions to demanding markets across the Americas and Europe. This expansion will consolidate Dosquebradas’ regional leadership, elevate our capabilities – from talent and project management to a more sophisticated supply chain – and make a tangible contribution to the region’s energy transition,” said Luis Francisco Flores, Head of North LATAM, Hitachi Energy.
The Dosquebradas factory – built in 1963 – serves the growing global demand for transformers, which are vital to the energy transition. The planned expansion at the site is expected to generate an additional 150 direct jobs and 500 indirect ones, further strengthening the plant’s contribution to the region’s economic and social development.
Additional boost for the power transformer factories in Guarulhos and Pindamonhangaba, Brazil (2025–2027)
In Brazil, Hitachi Energy will invest an additional $70 million USD through 2027, adding to the previously announced $200 million investment for the construction of a new factory in Pindamonhangaba and the expansion of the Guarulhos factory, both located in São Paulo State.
The investment will strengthen energy security in the region and accelerate electrification and the integration of renewable energy by increasing the production of high-technology transformers and sustainable solutions. Although construction is in its initial phase, Hitachi Energy will allocate additional resources to accelerate the capacity ramp‑up and operational maturity of the site.
This investment will increase production capacity by 50 percent, bringing the plant’s total built area to approximately 48,300 m², exceeding the first‑phase plans; it will also create 50 additional direct jobs and 200 additional indirect jobs. From this factory, the company will serve projects in Brazil and export power transformers to North America, Europe, and the Middle East, adding capabilities for advanced technologies and leveraging HVDC expertise proven in major transmission links in Brazil.
“Brazil’s dynamic and fast-growing energy market, recognized globally for its leadership in renewable power and its capacity for innovation, continues to create strong opportunities for advanced infrastructure solutions. As the country expands its role in the global energy transition and supports the rising needs of industry and data centers, our investments strengthen the engineering expertise, manufacturing capability, and talent that enable Brazil to serve both the local market and customers across nearly every continent with world-class transformer technology,” said Glauco Freitas, Country Managing Director, Hitachi Energy in Brazil.
Sustainable development
In keeping with Hitachi Energy’s focus on sustainability, the projects in Dosquebradas and Pindamonhangaba will incorporate design specifications aligned with LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) principles, with a view to certification in the near future.
In Dosquebradas, the enhancements will include sustainability measures such as rainwater harvesting, solar panels, energy and water efficiency, and responsible materials and waste management. At Pindamonhangaba, the site will be designed from the outset for highly sustainable operations. This will be achieved through the use of low environmental impact materials; a rainwater reuse system; renewable energy sources; and natural lighting to improve energy efficiency, as well as waste management and emissions control.
With these strategic investments, Hitachi Energy reaffirms its long-term commitment to enabling a more sustainable, resilient, and affordable energy future across Latin America and worldwide. By expanding advanced transformer manufacturing and accelerating delivery capabilities, the company is strengthening the region’s role in powering the global energy transition.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
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