Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC

High-Capacity Power & Specialty Transformers
5 MVA to 750 MVA through 765kV

Power & Specialty Transformer Experts

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology offers a full range of power and specialty transformers, from compact pad-mount and substation units to large generator step-up and autotransformers, with ratings from ​5 MVA to 750 MVA through 765kV. The company also provides shunt reactors, and custom specialty designs engineered transformers for Utilities, Data Centers, Renewables, BESS and Industrial Applications. With decades of proven expertise, PTT delivers reliable, U.S.-assembled solutions engineered to meet demanding performance, safety, and efficiency standards.

Comprehensive Power Transformer Solutions & More

Custom Transformer Solutions Delivered

A Leader in HV Transformer Solutions

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology provides a wide range of specialty transformers—including transit, furnace, zig-zag, and series-multiple designs—along with options for three-phase regulators and alternative fluid solutions to meet diverse utility, industrial, and infrastructure needs.

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Pad-Mount & Substation Transformers

Pad-Mount & Substation Transformers

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology delivers custom-engineered pad-mount and substation transformers ​with capacities from 500 kVA to 7,500 kVA and voltage levels up to 46kV, combining advanced safety, efficiency, and durability features to power utilities, renewables, data centers, and industrial operations with reliable performance.

Pad-Mount Transformer
​U.S. Shunt Reactor Manufacturing Leader

US-Run ​Shunt Reactor Production

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology runs one of the only U.S. facilities delivering extra-high voltage shunt reactors, engineering oil-filled designs up to 150 MVAr and 345kV that provide reactive power compensation, voltage control, overvoltage protection, and improved grid stability for long transmission lines.

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Industry Sectors Utilizing High-Voltage, Oil-Filled Transformers and Their Typical Voltage/MVA Ranges

Custom Transformer Solutions Delivered

Power Generation & Utilities

Purpose: Transmission, grid interconnection, and system voltage transformation.

Ratings:69–500 kV, 50–800 MVA

  • Electric Utilities – grid and transmission substations for voltage regulation and load balancing
  • Power Plants – generator step-up transformers (coal, gas, hydro, nuclear) connecting turbines to the grid
  • Renewable Energy – step-up transformers for solar and wind farm interconnections (34.5 kV to 138–230 kV)
  • Energy Storage & Microgrids – battery and distributed generation integration to subtransmission networks
Pad-Mount & Substation Transformers

Industrial & Manufacturing

Purpose: Supplying continuous, high-load power to production and process facilities.

Ratings:34.5–161 kV, 10–200 MVA

  • Metals Processing – arc furnaces, rolling mills, and smelters needing stable high current (e.g., ArcelorMittal, Alcoa)
  • Chemical & Petrochemical – process units, drives, and compressors requiring medium-to-high voltage power
  • Cement & Materials Plants – kiln drives, crushers, and mills for bulk materials handling
  • Pulp & Paper / Industrial Complexes – internal power networks for continuous manufacturing lines
Mobile Transformers & Substations

Energy Generation & Grid Integration (Renewables)

Purpose: Step-up, connect and integrate renewable generation (solar farms, wind farms, battery energy storage systems) into the transmission/distribution grid.

Ratings: 34.5kV low-side, high-side 115kV / 161kV / 230kV / 345kV; MVA roughly 50-500 MVA

  • Solar Farms – collector step-up transformers (from 34.5 kV collector bus to transmission voltage)
  • Onshore Wind Farms & Offshore Wind – step-up/collector transformers designed for harmonics, dynamic loads, environmental conditions.
  • Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) – transformers to connect storage systems to grid with duty cycle, harmonic and bi-directional capability.   
​U.S. Shunt Reactor Manufacturing Leader

Data Center Power Infrastructure – Critical Load Distribution

Purpose: Stepping down and isolating power from medium/primary voltage to serve main switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs and IT loads in Tier III/IV data centers.

Ratings:13.8kV – 34.5kV medium-voltage input; 480 V/400 V low-voltage output; ~ 500 kVA – 20 MVA typical

  • Utility MV input transformers – e.g., stepping down 13.8 kV/34.5 kV to 480 V feed for main data-center switchgear.
  • UPS isolation transformers – providing isolation, harmonic mitigation, K-rated for non-linear loads (servers, HVAC, power electronics).
  • PDU / server-rack distribution – stepping 480 V to 208/120 V (or equivalent) for racks, or isolation at PDU level.  

Power Transformer Products: Frequently Asked Questions

Explore PTT transformer ratings, custom configurations and solutions for utility, industrial, renewable energy and data center applications.

What types and ratings of power transformers does PTT offer?

PTT offers large power, generator step-up and autotransformer designs, with power transformer ratings from 5 MVA to 750 MVA and voltages through 765 kV. Pad-mount and substation units are also available. Ratings depend on the product and application.

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What is the capacity range for PTT pad-mount transformers?

PTT offers three-phase pad-mount and substation transformers from 500 kVA to 7,500 kVA, with primary voltages up to 46 kV. These units serve utility distribution, commercial, industrial, data center and renewable energy applications.

View pad-mount transformer specifications.

Can PTT customize pad-mount transformer configurations?

Yes. Options include copper or aluminum windings, mineral oil or natural ester fluids, live-front or dead-front construction, and loop-feed or radial-feed connections. Switching, protection, accessories and primary and secondary configurations can be tailored to project requirements.

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Does PTT offer specialty transformers for industrial applications?

Yes. PTT offers transit, furnace, unit substation, zig-zag and series-multiple designs, plus three-phase regulators and alternative fluid solutions for utility, industrial and infrastructure applications.

Discuss a specialty transformer application.

Does PTT provide transformers for solar, wind and battery storage?

Yes. PTT provides transformers for solar and wind grid interconnections and battery energy storage systems (BESS). Product selection and ratings depend on the project.

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Are PTT transformers available for data center power systems?

Yes. PTT serves data center applications with power and distribution transformer solutions, including pad-mount units. Contact PTT to review the electrical requirements of your facility.

Explore pad-mount solutions for data centers.

What are PTT EHV shunt reactors used for?

PTT extra-high-voltage (EHV) shunt reactors absorb excess reactive power, help control voltage rise and support transmission system stability. PTT offers U.S.-assembled, gapped-core, oil-filled designs rated up to 150 MVAr, with voltages through 765 kV and compliance with IEEE C57.21.

Learn about PTT shunt reactors.

How can I discuss a transformer application with PTT?

Contact PTT’s engineering, sales or technical services teams to discuss your power transformer application and request assistance.

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Need help selecting a transformer? Contact PTT to discuss your project, or call (724) 873-2100.

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