Press Release | São Paulo, Brazil | 20.05.2026 | 4 min read
· New Service Center in the Greater São Paulo region will increase capacity to modernize critical energy infrastructure – strengthening energy security, reliability and circular economy
· This investment is part of Hitachi Energy’s approximately R$1.4 billion investment plan in Brazil
Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, will make a new investment of around R$50 million ($11 million USD) to expand its Service capabilities in Brazil. The investment will increase service capacity and speed nationwide while strengthening the portfolio of solutions focused on modernizing the Brazilian power system.
Brazil’s power grid faces converging challenges driven by surging demand from AI and electrification, the rapid integration of renewable energy, and an increasing skills gap, alongside the need to modernize and reinforce existing infrastructure. Hitachi Energy’s investment in its Service capabilities comes at a critical moment for the national electrical infrastructure, strengthening reliability and improving efficiency.
The Brazilian federal government’s 10-Year Energy Expansion Plan (PDE 2034/2035) estimates the country will require around R$39 billion in potential investments solely for the modernization, reinforcement, and refurbishment of existing transmission assets by 2034. This scenario reinforces the strategic role of Services – not only in maintaining but also modernizing and future-proofing existing infrastructure.
“We are uniquely positioned in Latin America to provide end-to-end lifecycle services with the capability to manufacture critical energy infrastructure modernize and upgrade existing assets, and perform services directly at the customer’s site, mitigating risks and reducing lead times. To sustain this model, we need more space, more technology, and greater capacity – all with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and sustainability,” says Fernanda Alves, Service Business Unit Manager for Latin America at Hitachi Energy. “The solutions will serve not only Hitachi Energy’s installed base – the largest in Brazil and worldwide – but also equipment from other manufacturers, expanding support for the national electrical system as a whole and strengthening grid reliability.”
“This expansion reinforces Hitachi Energy’s long-term commitment to Brazil’s development. Over the next 25 years, the energy transition will move beyond being just a technological challenge to becoming essential infrastructure. Modernizing and making the grid more resilient will be key to ensuring energy security, economic competitiveness, and quality of life for future generations,” says Glauco de Freitas, Country Managing Director of Hitachi Energy in Brazil and Head of South Latin America.
A Service Center aligned with the future of the grid
The new Service Center in Brazil will serve as an integrated hub of solutions throughout the lifecycle of customers’ electrical infrastructure. Building on decades of expertise, the services provided at the new facility and performed at directly at customers’ facilities include advanced capabilities from planning to installation and commissioning, maintenance and critical spare parts supply, revitalization (retrofit and repairs) – all underpinned by HMAXTM Energy services and solutions. The facility will also include a Customer Training Center as part of Hitachi Energy’s Service Academy, addressing the skill gap in the energy sector to plan, operate, maintain and optimize an increasingly complex and digital energy system.
With operations expected to begin by the end of 2026, the investment includes the acquisition of equipment, expansion of production capacity, and the establishment of a new unit dedicated to service operations in the Greater São Paulo region. The choice is strategic, considering proximity to customers, suppliers, and the company’s industrial units in the state, including one plant already in operation and another currently under construction.
Circular economy, efficiency, and emissions reduction
In addition to expanding service capacity for the national market, the project also emphasizes sustainability. By prioritizing the refurbishment and modernization of existing equipment, Hitachi Energy promotes the circular economy, reduces the need for full replacements, and generates significant gains in carbon emissions reduction, raw material consumption, and environmental impacts associated with manufacturing new assets.
Integrated growth in Brazil
In total, Hitachi Energy has committed approximately $280 million USD in investments in the country (around R$1.4 billion), including the refurbishment of its Guarulhos factory and the construction of a new unit in Pindamonhangaba, both in the state of São Paulo. Globally, Hitachi Energy has committed to investing $1 billion USD to expand its Service footprint, launching new digital service solutions with HMAX Energy, and growing its workforce — including the development and certification of over 5,000 additional service experts worldwide.
Hitachi Energy has a comprehensive portfolio of solutions to enable the new era of electricity, covering transformers, automation, digitalization, integration, power equipment, and services throughout the asset lifecycle. This integrated approach allows the company to support customers at every stage – from infrastructure planning and expansion to modernization of operations and extending the useful life of existing assets.
Hitachi Energy is a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.
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