Company base: Sugar Land, Texas · Nationwide sales · Tommy Marco

346-276-9540 tommy@jjtransformers.com

AI · HPC · colocation · bitcoin mining

Data-Center Transformers and Onsite Power Equipment

J&J supplies transformers and generation equipment for AI, hyperscale and colocation data-center projects. Start with your required net MW, utility and distribution voltages, redundancy plan, power factor, operating duty and energization date. Compare GSU and substation transformer records alongside diesel generators, natural gas generators and turbine packages; package rating and frequency must match the actual site design. Tommy coordinates specifications, pricing and current written availability.

J&J Transformers LLC · Sugar Land, Texas · Serving projects nationwide

For hyperscale, colocation, owner, EPC, and procurement teams working against a power-on date. Send MVA or MW, voltage levels, quantity, site, and needed-on-site date.

Tommy Marco · tommy@jjtransformers.com

Utility path
Interconnection → campus MV → load blocks
Onsite path
Prime mover → generator → GSU / MV
Planning scale
10 / 40 / 100 MW scenarios
Quote basis
One-line + schedule + site

Current transformer listings

Compare transformer opportunities

Start with the public ratings below. Call or email Tommy for current availability, pricing, photos and the technical package. Each unit needs project-specific engineering review and remains subject to prior sale.

ABBJJ-ABB-AUTO-112

112 MVA-Class ABB 230/115/69 kV Autotransformer

Rating
60/80/100 MVA at 55 C; 67.2/89.6/112 MVA at 65 C
Voltage
230 kV to reconnectable 115 or 69 kV with 13.5 kV delta tertiary
Quantity
1 nameplate-documented opportunity; available quantity to confirm
Condition
Brand new, never used and never energized
Equipment location
USA
Evidence
Serial-specific nameplate photograph reviewed
Availability confirmedConfirmed by J&J Request current allocation and release terms · subject to prior sale
Email for Specs, Price & Availability
Royal SMITJJ-SMIT-525-3

Royal SMIT 525/69 kV Transformers — 3 Available

Rating
240/320/400 MVA; 250 MVA maximum step-down; 90 MVA tertiary
Voltage
525/69 kV with 13.7 kV buried-delta tertiary
Quantity
3 units
Condition
2022 manufacture shown in supplied nameplate; condition and service history confirmed with quotation
Equipment location
International; dispatch location confirmed with quotation
Evidence
Supplied nameplate, outline drawing and factory acceptance test report
Availability confirmedConfirmed by J&J 4–8 weeks to shipRequest current allocation and release terms · subject to prior sale
Email for Specs, Price & Availability
Kolektor ETRAJJ-138-110-5

Five 110 MVA 138/34.5 kV Kolektor ETRA GSUs

Rating
66/88/110 MVA; 22/29.333/36.666 MVA tertiary
Voltage
138/34.5 kV with 13.8 kV tertiary
Quantity
5 units; matching unit packages available on request
Condition
Brand new, never used and never energized; 2020 factory records reviewed for one unit
Equipment location
International; dispatch location confirmed with quotation
Evidence
Five-unit opportunity confirmed by seller; rating plate and FAT package reviewed for one unit
Availability confirmedConfirmed by J&J Request current allocation and release terms · subject to prior sale
Email for Specs, Price & Availability
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Large-project transformer and substation procurement

For hyperscale data centers, utilities and EPC teams, J&J reviews high-MVA and high-kV transformer requirements with phased quantities and current equipment records. Include downstream padmounts and dry types from 500 kVA upward, medium-voltage switchgear and breaker schedules when you need a coordinated electrical equipment quote. Large power-transformer delivery is confirmed against the actual unit and release scope.

Transformer supply for phased campus power

Identify the utility-side transformer group separately from campus distribution and onsite-generation GSUs. For several units, send the MVA and voltage schedule, acceptable condition, redundancy arrangement and required arrival date for each phase.

How should a data center compare transformer and generation packages?

Separate utility energization, distribution transformers, standby power, prime/bridge generation and interconnection equipment. A generator fleet's nameplate MW is not the same as dependable net site capacity. Reconcile auxiliary loads, site derating, maintenance, fuel, permitting, frequency and redundancy with the responsible project team before assigning equipment to an energization phase.

Turn MW into transformer inquiry inputs

Calculate MVA from electrical load and power factor, estimate three-phase current at your voltage, and email the assumptions with your equipment requirement.

Find the transformers your campus requires

J&J helps data-center owners, EPCs and procurement teams find utility-side substation transformers and campus distribution equipment. Onsite generation can also require a GSU. The project's one-line and engineering requirements determine the equipment fit.

  • Identify the utility or interconnection voltage and the campus distribution voltage.
  • State MVA per transformer, quantity, delivery phases and the project power-on date.
  • Call or email for current candidates, including discussion of winding connection, condition, documentation and supply scope.
Data center power equipment interfaces
Power-path stageTypical equipmentKey inputs
Grid interconnectionUtility yard, substation power transformer, breakers, relays, meteringPOI voltage, utility criteria, MVA, fault duty, BIL, impedance, protection
Onsite generationEngines or turbines, electrical generators, GSUs, auxiliaries, controlsNet MW, duty, fuel, emissions, generator MVA/voltage, operating mode
Campus MVMV switchgear, bus, feeders, sectionalizing and grounding13.8/34.5 kV or project voltage, topology, N/N+1/2N, fault/arc studies
Load blocksPad-mounted or dry-type transformers and LV gearkVA, secondary voltage, harmonics, impedance, efficiency, sound, fire/location
ContinuityStandby generators, UPS, storage, black-start and transfer controlsCritical load, ride-through, start sequence, runtime, redundancy and maintenance

Plan equipment around each power-on phase

Separate the first transformer delivery from the complete campus requirement. List the MVA and quantity needed for each substation phase, then the kVA and quantities for downstream pad-mounted units. A delivery date and an energization date are separate project milestones.

  • Main substation: required high voltage, campus voltage, MVA per unit, quantity and redundancy arrangement.
  • Load blocks: 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000 or 4000 kVA requests, exact primary and secondary voltages, and quantity by phase.
  • Generation: state whether engines or turbines serve standby, prime or bridge duty, with generator voltage and net output requirements.

How are transformers sized for 10 MW, 40 MW and 100 MW data halls?

They are not selected by MW alone. Convert the approved load basis to MVA, then define whether the figure is IT or total-facility load, power factor, redundancy, utilization, load blocks, UPS topology, harmonics, motors, future growth, fault duty, impedance, losses, ambient, altitude, spares, and maintenance isolation.

For illustration only, 100 MW at 0.90 power factor equals 111.1 MVA before redundancy, design margin, growth, auxiliary load, or transformer derating. That arithmetic does not choose the count or size. The one-line determines whether capacity is concentrated in main substation units or divided among campus and building blocks.

How do grid interconnection and behind-the-meter generation differ?

A utility-interconnected campus receives power through an approved point of interconnection and campus transformation. Behind-the-meter generation produces power on the customer side of the revenue meter and may operate grid-parallel, islanded, or in another approved mode. Many campuses use both; neither path eliminates permitting, protection, reliability, fuel, or study work.

Grid and onsite generation comparison
TopicGrid interconnectionBehind the meter
Capacity sourceUtility or market systemCustomer-side engines, turbines or other generation
Transformer focusSubstation/interconnection and campus distributionGenerator step-up, auxiliaries and campus distribution
ApprovalsUtility/interconnection, studies, land and constructionAir, fuel, AHJ, operating mode, interconnection if parallel, construction
Schedule riskNetwork upgrades, transformer/breaker supply, utility milestonesEquipment completeness, permits, gas/fuel, BOP, commissioning

Which interfaces should be frozen before ordering equipment?

Freeze voltage levels, MVA/load blocks, frequency, grounding, fault duty, BIL, impedance targets, protection zones, generator and utility interfaces, cable/bus terminals, controls/communications, footprint, access, ambient/altitude, sound, cooling, fire/environment rules, tests, document schedule, and energization milestones before treating a quote as comparable.

  • Electrical: one-line, load flow, short circuit, protection, grounding, harmonics, arc-flash and transient requirements.
  • Mechanical/civil: dimensions, weights, oil containment, ventilation, foundations, cable entries, crane/rigging and maintenance clearances.
  • Controls: relays, SCADA, protocols, cybersecurity ownership, remote access, generator/paralleling logic and utility telemetry.
  • Commercial: battery limits, installation/commissioning responsibilities, Incoterm, taxes/tariffs, warranty provider, spares and schedule dependencies.

Can one RFQ cover transformers and onsite generation?

Yes. J&J accepts one coordinated request while keeping each OEM, serial/model, battery limit, warranty provider, price, availability, freight basis, and risk visible. A package is not represented as single-manufacturer equipment unless that relationship and scope are documented.

Availability is subject to prior sale, technical review, and written confirmation by J&J Transformers LLC.

Transformer sales completed by J&J

Review original photos and confirmed equipment details from J&J's completed transformer sales. These historical units have sold; current requirements are reviewed against the equipment offered today.

Connect campus transformers, padmounts and switchgear on one specification

Keep the utility transformer, downstream distribution blocks and any onsite-generation connection distinct in the one-line. Group padmounts by complete configuration and state switchgear voltage, bus current, fault duty and lineup scope. Compare technical interfaces and delivery phases across the package before placing equipment orders.

New Eaton equipment. 9-weeks total to your site.

For new manufacturing, J&J can quote Eaton pad-mounted and dry-type transformers up to 10 MVA / 10,000 kVA, medium-voltage switchgear, switchboards, breakers, busway, unit and prefabricated substations, and UPS systems. The 9-week total delivery window covers all listed OEM equipment through arrival at your site. Freight, import clearance and applicable import duties are included in the confirmed delivered quotation; the firm order schedule is confirmed in writing.

Data center distribution and critical power equipment

J&J quotes dry-type transformers, main-tie-main switchboards, 800 amp distribution busway and UPS equipment as defined project requirements. Send the approved one-line, route drawings and load/runtime requirements together, with quantities and delivery phases for each equipment family.

Step-down supply for the project load

Specify the incoming utility or plant-bus voltage, the required output bus, continuous MVA and normal/contingency arrangement. Include the one-line, grounding, protection, installation interfaces and required site date. Generation or collector duty does not itself approve a candidate for supplying a project load in step-down operation.

Prepare a project equipment purchase schedule

For this project, define utility service, step-down substations, campus distribution, standby generation and UPS interfaces. Send the one-line and a schedule of transformer, generator, turbine, switchgear, breaker or UPS requirements rather than combining unlike equipment under a single MW figure.

  • Identify each component's rating, quantity, required records, condition acceptance and delivery phase.
  • Separate quoted equipment and transport from engineering, installation and energization responsibilities.

Common questions

Written quotes and supporting records control unit-specific ratings, availability, condition, price, and delivery.

Can J&J supply both main substation and load-block transformers?

J&J supplies large substation transformers and pad-mounted transformers for project requirements. Email each equipment group with its MVA or kVA, voltages, quantity and delivery phase. Availability is confirmed separately for the proposed units.

Does a 100 MW data center need a 100 MVA transformer?

MW and MVA are different quantities. Transformer selection depends on the defined facility load, power factor, redundancy, operating margin and project conditions. The project engineer determines the required MVA and number of transformers.

Can I request Wye–Wye transformers for a data center?

Yes. Include the required winding connections, grounding and tertiary requirements. J&J can screen public listings and additional equipment options against that specification; each proposed unit requires engineering review.

How do I get prices, photos and technical documents?

Call Tommy Marco at 346-276-9540 or email tommy@jjtransformers.com. Specifications, reports, photos and pricing are shared directly after contact, according to the records available for the proposed unit. Availability remains subject to prior sale and written confirmation.

What electrical equipment does a data center campus require?

Requirements may include interconnection and distribution transformers, switchgear, generators, controls, protection, UPS/storage and onsite-generation equipment.

Can one company quote transformers and generation equipment?

J&J accepts coordinated package RFQs while identifying each equipment source, technical interface, commercial boundary and warranty provider.

What is speed to power for a data center?

It is the project’s complete path to permitted, commissioned, reliable electrical capacity by the required date.

How are transformer sizes selected?

From the approved load basis, power factor, redundancy, block size, harmonics, growth, losses, impedance, fault duty, site and utility requirements.

Can onsite generation operate before utility service arrives?

Potentially, after permits, fuel, emissions, operating mode, protection, distribution, reliability, commissioning and interconnection issues are resolved.

What is N, N+1 or 2N redundancy?

They describe capacity/topology philosophies. The owner and engineer must define the exact failure and maintenance cases.

Can bitcoin mining and HPC operators request equipment?

Yes. Send initial and planned MW, transformer kVA or MVA, voltages, load-block quantities, site and required date. J&J can search beyond public listings; the project engineer must approve the candidate for its actual load and operating duty.

What should a developer submit first?

One-line, MW by phase, load basis, voltage levels, redundancy, site, first-power/energization dates, fuel and known utility constraints.

Can J&J act as engineer of record?

J&J is presented as a power-equipment supplier, not the project engineer of record. Licensed project professionals approve the design.

How is equipment availability verified?

Availability is subject to prior sale, technical review, and written confirmation by J&J Transformers LLC.

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