Hitachi Energy invests 30 million euros to expand its dry-type transformer factory in Zaragoza, Spain

Press Release – Zaragoza, Spain23-01-2025

Visualization of Hitachi Energy’s new factory in Zaragoza, Spain

The current factory site in Zaragoza will be moved to a new location with modern facilities, covering an area of more than 22,000 square meters.
The new factory, set for completion by the end of 2026, will enable increased capacity, create new jobs, and stand out for its commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability.

Hitachi Energy announced an investment of 30 million euros to relocate and expand its dry-type transformer facility in Zaragoza, Spain, to a new state-of-the-art facility at the Zaragoza Logistics Platform (Plaza)¹.

Set for completion by the end of 2026, the new 22,000 square meter complex will be LEED Gold certified² in sustainable architectural design, ensuring a balance between environmental care, social well-being, and economic growth.

According to Verónica Ruiz, Hub Europe Product Line Manager for Distribution and Traction Transformers at Hitachi Energy: “The investment project, which is part of the company’s global plan to invest over 1.5 billion USD to ramp up transformer capacity, demonstrates the confidence placed in the Zaragoza team and our commitment to enable the energy transition and sustainable growth.”

The investment includes new machinery and automation to boost production capacity, addressing the growing demand for transformers.

The Zaragoza factory, with a long heritage of providing solutions for energy distribution through the latest technologies in dry-type transformers, is committed to safety, quality, and innovation to continue advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure.

Transformers are an important part of the power value chain, enabling efficient transmission and distribution of electricity and facilitating the decarbonization of the energy systems. They are a key component for applications such as integrating renewables, grid interconnections, powering data centers, and electrifying transportation.

Alfredo Garcia-Borreguero, Country Managing Director of Hitachi Energy Spain, says: “Electricity will be the backbone of the entire energy system. Investments in transformers in Spain reinforce our commitment to meet growing global demand with speed and scale while positively impacting local communities.”

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in transformer manufacturing, having the largest installed base, portfolio range, manufacturing capacity, and market coverage, with over 60 transformer factories and service centers across the world.

References

¹The Zaragoza Logistics Platform (Plaza) is one of the largest logistics facilities in Europe, renowned for its strategic location, comprehensive infrastructure services, and commitment to research and innovation in logistics.

²LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a globally recognized green building certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all. Together with stakeholders across sectors and geographies, we enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 60 countries and generate business volumes of around $13 billion USD.

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About Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers’ and society’s challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of “Digital Systems & Services” – supporting our customers’ digital transformation; “Green Energy & Mobility” – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and “Connective Industries” – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company’s revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company’s website at https://www.hitachi.com.

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