Driving energy forward, coast to coast

The American road trip represents independence, adventure, and a sense of discovery made possible by the technological advancements of automobiles and massive upgrades to infrastructure, including the Interstate highway system.

For more than 140 years, Siemens Energy has been on its own journey to provide customers with world-class energy technologies that fast-track American energy abundance, spur growth, and foster independence.

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We now help generate and support every form of American energy and provide solutions for balancing and strengthening the grid. We are here and everywhere in the U.S., our technologies deployed in every state and territory.

Generators being transported in New York

In 2024, four of Siemens Energy’s high-voltage transformers passed by the New York City skyline on their way to Brookhaven, New York. These transformers are a crucial part of the first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore grid connection in the U.S., which will enable more renewable energy to reach the people of New York.

As we travel down the east coast in North Carolina, Siemens Energy has announced that it will expand its facility in Charlotte to manufacture and service large power transformers, a critical component of the nation’s power grid. Additionally, the $400 million expansion will also add more than 600 jobs to the company’s existing 1,250 employees based there.

Siemens Energy supports 50% of America’s nuclear fleet with equipment and services, and there are some great examples as we steer our voyage towards the Midwest. We are playing a pivotal role in the recommissioning of the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert Township, Michigan. Our scope of work includes comprehensive site assessments, Steam Turbine and Generator equipment replacement and refurbishment, and recommissioning field service support. The plant is expected to come online by the end of 2025 and generate more than 800 MW of electricity, enough to power approximately 800,000 households.

At the Braidwood and Byron Clean Energy Centers in Illinois, Siemens Energy is providing new low- and high-pressure steam turbines to increase their output. Through these investments, the two plants will generate an additional ~135 megawatts of carbon-free electricity - enough to power 100,000 homes around the clock for an entire year.

Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in Covert Township, Michigan

Heading south, Texas’ Permian Basin is the site of the world’s first large-scale direct air capture plant, which is using Siemens Energy compressors to help the plant capture up to 500,000 metric tons of CO2 per year when fully operational.

In central Texas, our innovation is increasing the state’s electricity supply to address power shortages. Here, a Texas-based energy company is building a natural-gas fired power plant that will be powered by two of Siemens Energy’s SGT6-9000HL gas turbines. When completed, the plant will provide 1,200 megawatts of dispatchable power, providing enough electricity for hundreds of thousands of homes.

As we travel west, we find a project focused on transitioning a power plant from coal to natural gas and integrating Hydrogen storage. There in Utah, Siemens Energy has delivered three Synchronous Condenser units, the largest condenser project at one location in the U.S. and possibly the world. This technology is crucial in integrating renewable energy sources and enhancing grid stability across North America.

In California, Nevada and Arizona, Siemens Energy steam turbines are active in concentrated solar power projects. In these applications, power is captured via mirrors that concentrate sunlight onto a receiver tube and convert it into heat. The heat is then used to generate steam, which is driven through a steam turbine to produce electricity.

The continued innovation of Siemens Energy remains key to American’s energy expansion. This includes pursuing education and workforce development, such as our $5 million partnership with the University of Central Florida, which supports sustainable energy research, talent development, and executive education—ensuring the next generation of engineers is ready to lead.

The company also supports veterans, apprenticeships, and STEM education programs, reinforcing its belief that a strong energy future depends on a strong, diverse, and skilled workforce.

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Ensuring a more resilient and independent energy system requires getting in the driver seat. Throughout our journey, whether it’s upgrading aging infrastructure, integrating renewables, or deploying hydrogen-ready turbines, we bring a deep technical expertise and a collaborative spirit to every customer engagement. Mile by mile, we keep building on our more than a century legacy here to help deliver more energy to more Americans.