Siemens Energy Commits $1bn to Power Surging US Electricity Demand
Siemens Energy plans a $1 billion investment to expand US manufacturing, boost grid equipment production, and hire over 1,500 workers as soaring demand from data centres, AI infrastructure, and electrification strains America’s power system.
The US has been experiencing unparalleled growth in electricity demand as the country is rapidly expanding data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and modern industrial electrification, the company said.
The programme will include several brownfield expansions, plans to raise transformer production and services, and strategies to boost the production of large gas turbines.
Siemens is also due to construct a brand-new factory in Mississippi that will build essential grid components.
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Chief executive Christian Bruch said: “The Trump administration has made energy security, a reliable and resilient grid, and growing US manufacturing jobs a priority. This has supercharged the energy demand which is supporting new investments across the energy sector.”
The expansions are planned across North Carolina, Alabama, New York, Texas, and Florida.
Siemens Energy will recruit over 1,500 highly skilled staff in manufacturing, operations, and engineering.
