How much does a transformer cost?

2025-08-11

How much does a transformer cost? There is no specific price. To obtain an accurate quote, users need to provide information such as materials and parameters. Users should contact our company, a well-known manufacturer in China, for purchase.

1. Electrical Transformers (Power Distribution)

Used to step up/down voltage for power transmission, industrial use, or consumer electronics.

Cost Range:

- Small Electronics Transformers (e.g., chargers, appliances): $2 – $50

- Pole-Mounted Distribution Transformers (residential/street): $3,000 – $7,000

- Commercial/Industrial Transformers (e.g., factories, data centers): $10,000 – $100,000+

- Utility-Scale Substation Transformers (high-voltage): $200,000 – $4+ million

Factors affecting cost:

▶️ Power rating (kVA/MVA)

▶️ Voltage class (e.g., 11kV, 33kV, 400kV)

▶️ Type (dry vs. oil-cooled)

▶️ Customization (e.g., impedance, taps)

▶️ Raw material prices (copper, steel)

Typical Scenario Price Reference

1. Residential/Small Commercial

- 500VA Isolation Transformer: Approximately 300 - 500 yuan (protects sensitive equipment from surges).

- 3kVA Voltage Stabilizer: 800 - 1500 yuan (resists voltage fluctuations, suitable for air conditioners, refrigerators). 

2. Industrial scenarios

- 100kVA dry-type transformer: 50,000 - 80,000 yuan (building power distribution, maintenance-free).

- 500kVA oil-immersed transformer: 200,000 - 300,000 yuan (main power supply for factories, requires an oil tank). 

3. New Energy Field

- 100kW Photovoltaic Inverter Transformer: 30,000 - 50,000 yuan (including MPPT function, suitable for DC input).

- 1MVA Wind Power Transformer: 500,000 - 800,000 yuan (designed for low temperature resistance and vibration resistance).

💡 Quick Reference

- Household appliance transformer: $10–$100

- Neighborhood power transformer: ~$5,000

For exact pricing

- Electrical: Contact manufacturers (Siemens, ABB, GE,Jiangsu Dayuan) for quotes.