Supreme Power Equipment Ltd (SPEL) has started commercial production at its new transformer manufacturing unit in Kannur, Thiruvallur district near Chennai. With an annual capacity of 6,000–6,500 MVA, the facility will produce transformers up to 200 MVA and 220kV class, significantly boosting SPEL’s overall manufacturing capacity and market presence.
Supreme Power Equipment Ltd (SPEL) has officially commenced commercial production at its new transformer plant in Kannur, near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The facility began operations on February 25, 2026, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion strategy.
The new unit enhances SPEL’s manufacturing capabilities, enabling production of transformers up to 200 MVA capacity and 220kV voltage class. With an annual output of 6,000–6,500 MVA, the plant raises the company’s total transformer manufacturing capacity to nearly 9,000 MVA, positioning SPEL to cater to higher voltage ranges and growing demand in India’s power transmission sector.
Key Highlights
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Location: Kannur, Thiruvallur district near Chennai
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Production Start: February 25, 2026
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Annual Capacity: 6,000–6,500 MVA
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Product Range: Transformers up to 200 MVA, 220kV class
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Strategic Impact: Expands overall capacity to ~9,000 MVA
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Industry Significance: Strengthens India’s transformer manufacturing ecosystem
This expansion underscores SPEL’s commitment to supporting India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative by boosting domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on imports in the power equipment sector.
Sources: T&D India, ScanX News, Supreme Power Equipment Ltd Filings