Hitachi Energy India Ltd has announced an investment of Rs.300 crore in its insulation and components business in India by expanding its manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka.
To be completed by mid-2027, the expansion will double the facility’s capacity to produce EHV class high-quality pressboard and laminated board, a vital insulation material used in power and distribution transformers, a release by Hitachi Energy India said.
As part of the expansion, Hitachi Energy India will replace the fossil fuel boiler, making its Mysuru site an ultra-low carbon pressboard facility.
This is part of Hitachi Energy India’s Rs.2,000-crore India investment plan, announced in October 2024, which will be spread over the next 4- 5 years.
Supporting India’s growing power grid
Sharing his views on the expansion, N Venu, Managing Director & CEO, Hitachi Energy India said, “With this expansion, we’re proud to support India’s growing grid and renewable energy integration – while strengthening the local energy manufacturing ecosystem for a more sustainable future.”
Securing supply chains
Reiterating the focus on supporting India’s energy ecosystem, Helmut Bockshammer, Global Product Group Manager for Transformers Insulation and Components, Hitachi Energy, stated, “This expansion strengthens our commitment to India’s energy future. By localizing pressboard production, we’re securing supply chains, boosting reliability, and supporting the shift to renewables.”
For India and global markets
Today, there is a significant gap between demand and availability of transformers and components in India and globally. The expansion of Hitachi Energy India’s Mysuru facility is a strategic response to address this shortage by boosting the supply of insulation material across India and markets like the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea, and South Africa. With the expansion, Hitachi Energy will be able to meet the demands of global customers while supporting its long-term sustainability goals.
Role of insulation material in transformers
Demand for electricity in India and globally is growing exponentially – industry and energy infrastructure must significantly step up capacity and capability, in a sustainable manner, to enable this transition. Transformers are the backbone of the power grid, playing a critical role in high-voltage electricity transmission. Innovation is key to manage variability, ensure grid stability, balancing a more decentralized energy system. In transformers, high-quality insulation material acts as a proactive barrier, keeping the flow of electricity safe and preventing internal short circuits, the release added.
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