South Boston large power transformer facility
Hitachi Energy, South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia
South Boston large power transformer facility in South Boston, Virginia is Hitachi Energy’s plant for large power transformers. Status: under construction as of June 29, 2026 (groundbreaking). Hitachi Energy announced $457 million and 825 jobs. Primary source: governor.virginia.gov, checked November 1, 2026.
- Status
- Under construction
- Announced investment
- $457 million
- Announced jobs
- 825
- Industry
- Other manufacturing
- Sheet
- VA-12
- Revised
- November 1, 2026
Status timeline
- Announcedgovernor.virginia.gov
- Groundbreakinghitachienergy.com
Filled dots are confirmed by a company, state, SEC or federal source. Dashed dots come from news reports only. Investment and job figures are as announced, not achieved.
Plant facts
| Company | Hitachi Energy |
|---|---|
| Plant | South Boston large power transformer facility |
| Location | South Boston, Halifax County, Virginia |
| Industry | Other manufacturing |
| Product | Large power transformers |
| Announced investment | $457 millionFacility expansion investment |
| Announced jobs | 825 |
| Last checked | November 1, 2026 |
Sources
- Gov. Youngkin: Hitachi Energy $457M (state release, governor.virginia.gov, checked November 1, 2026)
- Hitachi Energy breaks ground in South Boston (company release, hitachienergy.com, checked November 1, 2026)
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