Hitachi Energy invests $10 M in US hub
A new Power Electronics Centre in Cary will bring engineering, testing, and system integration on-site to support major energy projects across North America.
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USA, North Carolina, Cary: Hitachi Energy has announced a $10 M investment in a Power Electronics Center of Competence in Cary, North Carolina, aimed at strengthening North America’s power grid. Scheduled to open in fall 2026, the 2,300 m3 (32,000‑sq‑ft) facility will create 150 new jobs and expand local capabilities in engineering, testing, and system integration for large-scale energy projects.
The new centre will accelerate the delivery of solutions to utilities, AI data centres, and industrial clients, helping meet rising electricity demand while improving voltage stability, reducing congestion, and enhancing overall grid resilience. It will also serve as a global hub for cybersecurity solutions, protecting critical infrastructure against digital threats.
The investment forms part of Hitachi Energy’s $1 B US expansion programme, which includes other facilities and a large power transformer plant in South Boston, Virginia, and complements the company’s strengthened service capabilities through Shermco.
Rapid growth in AI data centres, industrial electrification, renewable integration, and population increases are placing unprecedented demands on the grid. The Power Electronics Center will bring advanced domain expertise together, localising design, validation, and deployment of standardised, modular solutions to respond quickly to customer needs.
Executives and officials, including U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, highlighted the centre’s importance in driving economic growth, creating skilled jobs, and ensuring affordable, reliable, and secure electricity.
The facility will support technologies such as STATCOMs, Fixed Series Compensation, Synchronous Condenser Systems, and advanced grid control devices, enabling utilities to expand transmission capacity without building new lines while maintaining resilience.
Source: Hitachi Energy
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