Transmission-scale transformers, early 2025: Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy said transmission-scale transformer lead times were three to six years, with specialized units longest.
Three to six years Large power · Feb 2025 · US
““Transmission scale unit lead times are now three years to six years, with specialized transformers taking the longest time,” he added.”
The record
Field definitions- Class on the chart
- Large power and substation transformers
- Transformer type
- Transmission-scale power transformer
- Size / class
- Transmission scale
- Region
- US
- As of
- 2025-02
- Lead time as stated
- Three to six years
- Publisher
- Hitachi Energy (via Utility Dive)
- Source type
- manufacturer
- Verified
Sources
Cite this reading
Hitachi Energy (via Utility Dive), as compiled by Transformer Lead Times: “Transmission-scale transformers, early 2025: Hitachi Energy”. https://transformerleadtimes.com/hitachi-transmission-2025/ (accessed 9 Nov 2026).
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