Component
Distribution transformer
A pole- or pad-mounted transformer with a steel core, windings, tank, and insulating oil.
Criticality
Critical
Unit cost
$12K
Quality
75 / 100
US completeness
25.0
Made in US
200,000 units
Current demand
800,000 units
US exports
16,000 units
Opportunity score
80.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$3.5B
Expected extra output: 80,000 units per year
Requires
Electrical steel
Windings
Steel
Transformer oil
Porcelain bushing
Used by
Finished product.