USA, Mississippi, Pearl: Siemens Energy has broken ground on a new factory in Pearl, Mississippi, marking the next step in its plan to expand US manufacturing capacity for critical grid technologies.
The company announced earlier this year that it is investing $300 M in Mississippi. The new factory will be Siemens Energy’s second facility in the state and will manufacture high-voltage switchgear, creating up to 300 jobs.
Governor Tate Reeves attended the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighting the project as an investment in domestic manufacturing, reliable energy and Mississippi’s industrial workforce.
According to Siemens Energy, high-voltage switchgear plays an important role in safe and reliable energy delivery, helping protect grid equipment, avoid outages and support grid stability as power systems become more dynamic and complex.
“As the United States electrical grid becomes more dynamic and complex, the equipment that we produce here in Mississippi is crucial for safe and reliable energy delivery,” said Tim Holt, Member of the Executive Board for Siemens Energy.
The Pearl campus will also include a training centre, supporting workforce development and upskilling for advanced manufacturing.
The project is being developed in cooperation with Rankin First, Mississippi Development Authority, the City of Pearl, AccelerateMS, Entergy and Hinds Community College.
Siemens Energy has been manufacturing in Mississippi since 1973 and already operates a factory in Richland that produces high-voltage switchgear. Earlier this year, the company announced a $1 billion US manufacturing investment to expand production capacity and grow its workforce.
Source: Siemens Energy
