Heron Power targets 40 GW capacity at first transformer factory

The startup, led by ex-Tesla energy executive Drew Baglino, aims to ramp production to address a critical U.S. shortage of power transformers needed for grid modernization and renewable integration.

First covered Aug 24, 2026 · 4:30 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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33d Latitude Media How Heron Power plans to scale first transformer factory to 40 GW — CEO Drew Baglino on the company’s plans to ramp production in the coming years — and combat the U.S. power equipment shortage.

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solarquarter.com Heron Power Raises $140M Series B To Build 40-GW U.S. Manufacturing Facility For Its Solid-State Heron Link Transformer Technology - SolarQuarter

siliconangle.com Heron Power raises $140M to build 40GW US solid-state transformer manufacturing facility - SiliconANGLE

datacenterdynamics.com Crusoe-backed transformer manufacturer Heron Power selects Morgan Hill, California, as site of first large-scale factory - DCD

transformers-magazine.com Heron Power raises $140 M for transformers | Transformer Magazine

canarymedia.com Heron Power raises $140M to modernize electrical transformers

Appeared in: 2026-08-25 (#17)

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