Hitachi Energy to supply 765 kV transformers to Power Grid
Hitachi Energy India has secured an order from Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) to supply 30 single-phase 765 kV, 500 MVA transformers. According to the company’s press release, the transformers will be manufactured at Hitachi Energy’s facility in Maneja, Vadodara, Gujarat. India’s transformer demand has risen by 15 percent annually over the past two years. The 765 kV transformers enable long-distance, high-volume power transfer with reduced transmission losses, lower land use, and improved…