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SSEL Ships its 1st EHV Power Transformer 175 MVA, 345 kV from Prayagraj, India to USA

SSEL first EHV transformer export to USA — flag-off and dispatch from Naini

Hyderabad, September 22nd, 2026: Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited (SSEL) has successfully shipped its first EHV Power Transformer — a 175 MVA, 345 kV unit manufactured at its Naini manufacturing facility in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

This shipment marks a significant milestone in SSEL’s international business expansion and further strengthens the company’s capabilities in the manufacture of high-capacity EHV power transformers for global markets.

The successful shipment reflects SSEL’s growing ability to deliver advanced power transmission equipment that meets stringent international quality, engineering and performance requirements. It also represents an important step in the company’s continued expansion across global power transmission markets.

Leadership Perspective

“The successful shipment of our first EHV transformer to the United States marks an important milestone in SSEL’s journey towards becoming a globally competitive power transmission equipment manufacturer. It is a strong reflection of the engineering expertise, manufacturing capabilities and commitment to quality across our organization. As we continue to expand our manufacturing capacity and strengthen our global presence, we are targeting exports of INR 500–600 crore over the 12-18 months from SSEL-Naini and remain focused on delivering reliable and technologically advanced power transmission solutions for customers across international markets. SSEL is also working on diversifying and getting ourselves approved across Europe for both Power and Distribution Transformers”

— Sharat Chandra Kolla, CEO, Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited

“The dispatch of our first 175 MVA, 345 kV Class transformer from Naini to the U.S. is a landmark achievement for the Company. It validates our capability to manufacture and supply large power transformers meeting stringent global utility requirements and establishes Naini as a credible export hub for advanced power transformer markets alongside Kadapa. With significant investments underway in grid expansion, electrification, and renewable integration across the globe, we believe this milestone creates a strong foundation for scaling our international business and further diversifying our revenue mix.”

— Sudheer Vennam, President, Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited

SSEL currently has an aggregate transformer manufacturing capacity of approximately 48,000 MVA across its manufacturing facilities in India. With an established global presence, SSEL is looking to expand its manufacturing base by adding another 110,000 MVA over next couple of years.

The first EHV transformer export to the USA further strengthens SSEL’s global footprint and demonstrates its growing capabilities to serve technically demanding power infrastructure requirements worldwide.

About Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited (SSEL)

Established in 1994 in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, by Shri N. Visweswara Reddy, Shirdi Sai Electricals Limited began its journey as a transformer repair and servicing enterprise with a vision to contribute to India’s evolving power infrastructure.

Over the past three decades, SSEL has evolved into a diversified energy and power infrastructure group, with capabilities spanning power transformers, distribution transformers, reactors, conductors and alloys, along with renewable energy solutions.

The group has further expanded its presence across solar, wind and hydropower, supported by integrated Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) capabilities for power and energy infrastructure projects.

Today, SSEL combines manufacturing expertise, engineering capabilities and an expanding international presence to deliver solutions across the power value chain. With continued investments in technology, manufacturing capacity and infrastructure, SSEL remains focused on supporting the development of reliable, efficient and resilient power transmission systems in India and global markets.

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