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AI’s power boom is giving the transformer a high-tech makeover
News ClipScientific American·Ashburn, Loudoun County, VA

AI’s power boom is giving the transformer a high-tech makeover

The rapid growth of AI data centers is driving development of solid-state transformers that can manage high-voltage electricity more efficiently and flexibly than conventional equipment. Companies including DG Matrix, Nvidia, Google and Microsoft are developing or supporting architectures that could help data centers handle larger loads while reducing stress on the power grid.

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10/20/2026
As electricity demand soars, Virginia’s power transformer industry is booming
News ClipCardinal News·South Boston, Halifax County, VA

As electricity demand soars, Virginia’s power transformer industry is booming

Virginia’s power transformer manufacturers are expanding rapidly to meet rising electricity demand, including demand associated with data center construction. Hitachi Energy is investing $457 million in a new South Boston factory and adding more than 800 jobs, while Delta Star, Virginia Transformer and JST Power Equipment are also expanding or opening facilities across Virginia and elsewhere.

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10/12/2026
Hitachi Energy to invest $528m in new transformer factory in Mississippi
News ClipNikkei Asia·Gallman, Copiah County, MS

Hitachi Energy to invest $528m in new transformer factory in Mississippi

Hitachi Energy is investing $528 million in a new factory in Gallman, Mississippi, to produce electrical transformers. These transformers are crucial for the increasing demand from data centers, semiconductor plants, and other industrial operations with large power needs. The plant is expected to begin operations in 2029.

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9/15/2026
News ClipThe Clarion-Ledger·Gallman, Copiah County, MS

Hitachi Energy Announces $528 Million Expansion in Copiah County, Mississippi, Creating 654 Jobs

Hitachi Energy is investing $528 million to expand its transformer manufacturing operations in Copiah County, Mississippi, creating 654 new jobs. This expansion aims to meet the surging demand for electrical infrastructure, partly driven by the growing data center industry across North America. The project, supported by the Mississippi Development Authority and Copiah County, will significantly increase domestic production capacity for critical grid equipment.

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9/15/2026
Virginia enacts new electricity tax for data centers, continues debate on incentives
News ClipCardinal News·VA

Virginia enacts new electricity tax for data centers, continues debate on incentives

Virginia's recently adopted budget includes a new electricity consumption tax for data centers, replacing an earlier effort to eliminate tax incentives. This decision comes amidst growing local opposition to data centers across the state, with some localities enacting bans. The budget outcome represents a compromise in the ongoing legislative struggle over data center development and its economic implications.

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6/30/2026
Cary weighs temporary halt on new data centers
News Clip1:33ABC11·Cary, Wake County, NC

Cary weighs temporary halt on new data centers

Cary officials are considering a temporary moratorium on new data center construction. This pause would allow town leaders to examine how the industry could affect local water resources, particularly Jordan Lake. A vote would follow a public hearing and staff recommendations.

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5/30/2026
Hitachi Energy investing $10 million, creating 150 jobs in Cary
News ClipBusiness North Carolina·Cary, Wake County, NC

Hitachi Energy investing $10 million, creating 150 jobs in Cary

Hitachi Energy is investing $10 million to open a new Power Electronics Center of Competence in Cary, NC, creating 150 jobs. This facility will provide engineering and testing services to address surging U.S. electricity demand. The increased demand is partly driven by the expansion of AI data centers and industrial electrification.

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4/2/2026