Strengthening the Power Behind Latin America’s Energy Transition

A new transformer factory strengthening Latin America’s grid, accelerating the energy transition, and generating real opportunities.

Hitachi Energy is building a new transformer factory in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo. The plant is part of an investment of approximately USD 200 million in Brazil, announced in 2024. Around 80% of this amount will be allocated to the construction of the new unit, which will help double the company’s production capacity in the country.

The facility will integrate more renewables into the grid, meet the growing demand from data centers and artificial intelligence, and strengthen Brazil’s role as a regional energy leader.

Scheduled for completion in 2028, the project will create jobs, drive local development, and accelerate progress toward COP30 and beyond.

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A local investment with global purpose

More than a factory, a platform for clean electrification.

USD 200 M

million invested in Pindamonhangaba and Guarulhos

Over 2200

jobs created

100 %

increase in production capacity

46300 m2

constructed area

Technological differentiators

This factory is being designed to obtain LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, awarded to sustainable and high-performance environmental projects.

Automated processes

State-of-the-art machinery

High-precision testing room

Compliance with international standards

Powering progress with impact

New investments in Latin America support large-scale projects in energy transmission, generation, and distribution, for both local and international markets, responding to growing global demand.

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Latin America has the potential. We’re helping unlock it

With more than 80% of its electricity coming from renewables, Brazil demonstrates the leadership that inspires all of Latin America in the global energy transition, where large-scale transmission infrastructure is essential to deliver that clean energy to people, industries, and the region’s development.

Signature projects across the region

Our footprint spans the region’s most critical energy corridors:

Rio Madeira HVDC – Brazil

2,375 km long / 7,100 MW capacity

One of the longest and highest-capacity transmission links globally, connecting renewable energy from the Amazon to the southeast of Brazil.

Garabi HVDC – Brazil / Argentina

2,200 MW of cross-border connectivity modernized by Hitachi Energy, enabling secure energy exchange between nations.

Digital substations – Chile

First 500 kV digital substations in the country, improving grid reliability and enabling smart operations.

InterAndes HVDC – Peru / Chile

A cross-border transmission corridor supporting industrial electrification and grid stability across the Andes.

Itaipu modernization – Paraguay / Brazil

Grid control and protection systems for one of the world’s largest hydroelectric assets.

Creating clean energy careers

These investments bring not only technology but also opportunity.

Through partnerships with educational and training institutions, we are preparing the next generation of energy professionals in Latin America and Brazil, while creating high-quality jobs in the process.

See Open Roles

From local to global stage: Our road to COP30

We believe the private sector has a critical role in achieving climate goals.

These investments are proof of action: real investment, local talent, and grid-scale technology in motion.

There is no energy transition without transmission.

Our key sustainability products & solutions

Building the future of energy transmission in Latin America