Halifax County Approves Permit for Hitachi Energy Expansion

825 new jobs coming to the region as part of $457 million investment

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Halifax County Board of Supervisors has approved a special use permit that will allow Hitachi Energy to expand its operations in the area. The $457 million project is expected to bring 825 new jobs to the region, with plans for 136 new homes to be built to support the influx of workers.

Why it matters

This major expansion by a large regional employer will provide a significant economic boost to Halifax County and the surrounding area, creating hundreds of new jobs and spurring additional housing development to support the growth.

The details

The special use permit will allow Hitachi Energy to use land previously zoned for agriculture and convert it for industrial use. The planned expansion is scheduled for completion in 2028 and will see the company produce large power transformers to support applications like high-voltage transmission, power generation, AI data centers, and large-scale industrial uses. Upon completion, the new Hitachi Energy campus will be the largest manufacturing site for large power transformers in the United States.

  • The special use permit was approved by the Halifax County Board of Supervisors on Monday, February 11, 2026.
  • The planned $457 million expansion project for Hitachi Energy was first announced in September 2025.
  • The new Hitachi Energy facility is scheduled for completion in 2028.

The players

Halifax County Board of Supervisors

The governing body of Halifax County, Virginia that approved the special use permit for Hitachi Energy's expansion.

Hitachi Energy

A large energy technology company that is expanding its operations in Halifax County, Virginia with a $457 million investment that will create 825 new jobs.

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What’s next

The new housing development to support the influx of Hitachi Energy workers is expected to begin construction in the coming months.

The takeaway

This major expansion by a key regional employer demonstrates Halifax County's ability to attract and retain large-scale industrial investments, solidifying its position as an attractive destination for businesses seeking to grow their operations.