Hitachi Energy to invest Rs 300 crore in Mysuru expansion for transformer insulation materials

Hitachi Energy India Ltd on Friday announced an investment of Rs 300 crore to expand its manufacturing capacity for high-quality transformer insulation materials, aimed at meeting growing demand in India and abroad.

In transformers, insulation material acts as a critical barrier, keeping electricity flow safe and preventing internal short circuits. The company said the fresh investment is part of its Rs 2,000 crore India commitment announced in October 2024.

The Rs 300 crore will go into expanding its insulation and components facility in Mysuru, Karnataka. The project will double the plant’s capacity to produce extra-high voltage (EHV) class pressboard and laminated board, vital materials used in power and distribution transformers.


As part of the expansion, Hitachi Energy will replace the fossil fuel boiler at the Mysuru site, making it an ultra-low carbon pressboard facility. The company said the initiative will create “a 100% fossil free production line"
for transformer-grade pressboard, boosting its global supply chain.

“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.

The company highlighted that demand for electricity, both in India and worldwide, is rising sharply, creating a shortage of transformers and related components. By expanding capacity, Hitachi Energy aims to bridge this gap while supplying insulation material not only within India but also to international markets such as the UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Indonesia, South Korea, and South Africa.

The expansion is scheduled for completion by mid-2027.

Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, said the project will help meet customer needs worldwide while advancing its long-term sustainability goals.