Hitachi Energy India Ltd. has announced an investment of Rs 300 crore to expand its insulation and components manufacturing facility in Mysuru, Karnataka. The expansion will double the plant’s capacity to produce EHV-class high-quality pressboard and laminated board—key insulation materials for power and distribution transformers. As part of the project, the company will also replace the fossil-fuel boiler, making the Mysuru unit its first ultra-low carbon pressboard facility.

This initiative is part of Hitachi Energy India’s Rs 2,000 crore investment plan in the country, announced in October 2024, to be deployed over the next four to five years. The project is expected to be completed by mid-2027.

“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,” said N Venu, Managing Director & CEO, Hitachi Energy India.

Highlighting the company’s global outlook, Helmut Bockshammer, Global Product Group Manager for Transformers Insulation and Components, added, “By localizing pressboard production, we’re securing supply chains, boosting reliability, and supporting the shift to renewables.”

The expansion comes amid rising global demand for transformers and components, driven by the accelerating energy transition. The Mysuru facility will not only cater to India but also serve key international markets, including the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea, and South Africa—helping close the demand-supply gap while advancing Hitachi Energy’s long-term sustainability goals.