TSEA Energy Breaks Ground on $25M U.S. Facility for Grid Equipment Production
Brazilian manufacturer TSEA Energy has broken ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Eden, marking a significant step in expanding domestic production of power distribution equipment.
The project represents a $25 million investment and will establish a 162,000-square-foot facility dedicated to producing voltage regulators, a critical component used in substations and power distribution networks to maintain voltage stability.
The company has also begun hiring for the site, which is expected to create approximately 160 jobs in Rockingham County, including roles in engineering, industrial operations, and project management. At present, development efforts are focused on site preparation, equipment installation, and workforce training, with operations scheduled to begin in phases starting in Q4 2026.
The new facility will manufacture single-phase voltage regulators rated up to 1,100 A and 36.2 kV, designed for use across utility networks, including substations, feeder lines, and distribution systems. These devices play a key role in maintaining voltage consistency, particularly as power grids become more complex due to the integration of renewable energy, battery storage, and electrification technologies.
The equipment will include advanced electronic controls, modern communication protocols, and integrated cybersecurity features, reflecting evolving requirements for smart grid infrastructure.
According to CEO Beto Reynaldo:
“Manufacturing locally expands our ability to serve customers more efficiently, strengthens our presence in the U.S., and positions us to meet the growing demand from utilities in the years ahead.”
The Eden plant is expected to reach an annual production capacity of at least 4,500 units, supplying investor-owned utilities, electric cooperatives, and municipal providers across the United States.
TSEA Energy currently manufactures voltage regulators in Brazil and supplies approximately 40 U.S. utilities. With the addition of domestic production, the company expects to at least double its global manufacturing capacity for these systems.
The move will also allow TSEA to shift part of its U.S. supply chain from Brazil to the United States, freeing up capacity in its Latin American operations to meet regional demand.
The investment reflects broader trends in the energy sector, where demand for grid equipment, substations, and voltage control systems is rising rapidly due to electrification, renewable integration, and increased load from data centres and industry.
By expanding local manufacturing, TSEA Energy aims to support faster deployment of critical grid infrastructure, helping utilities maintain reliability, resilience, and system stability.
Source: TSEA Energy
