Wait times for Hitachi Energy transformers hit more than 30 months

The United States is experiencing a significant surge in energy demand, largely attributed to the rapid expansion of data centers, the construction of new factories, the growth of renewable energy infrastructure, and the increasing adoption of electric vehicle charging. This heightened demand is creating substantial pressure on the nation's power grids. Consequently, lead times for crucial large power transformers, which are essential for voltage adaptation within electrical grids, have stretched to over 30 months. This manufacturing bottleneck and resulting supply shortage were reported by Hitachi Energy, identified as the world's leading transformer producer.