Hitachi Energy India Limited has received a INR 6.47 billion order from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) for 30 units of 765 kV, 500 MVA single-phase transformers. The equipment will be manufactured at the company’s Maneja facility in Vadodara, Gujarat, supporting POWERGRID’s transmission network expansion.
Designed for ultra-high-voltage (UHV) AC applications, these transformers bolster India’s power infrastructure. According to the company, each unit is capable of transmitting power equivalent to the average consumption of 30 million households . Operating at 765 kV enables efficient, long-distance bulk power transmission, reducing energy losses, land use, and construction costs .
This order aligns with the sector’s shift from standalone projects to long-term grid programme planning—integral for embedding renewable energy and electrifying industry and transport .
“From a technology provider perspective, this shift helps us plan capacity investments, reserve supply chains, and ensure timely delivery,” said N Venu, Managing Director & CEO of Hitachi Energy India Limited .
Hitachi Energy is a global technology company focused on electrification and power grid innovation, with digital technologies at its core. With experience in high-voltage systems, transformers, automation, and power electronics, the company operates in more than 140 countries and collaborates across utility, industry, transportation, data center, and infrastructure sectors.