A groundbreaking project in Saudi Arabia known as 'The Line' aims to construct a 170-kilometer long linear city fully powered by renewable energy. Central to this development is a transformer with 100% Brazilian technology, which is crucial for the initial infrastructure of the city. This phase focuses not on providing electricity to residences but rather on enabling the construction of the urban framework itself.

The logistics of transporting the transformer, which is massive at 11 meters tall and weighing 540 tons, are impressive. The transformer, part of a larger order of 14 units, began its journey from a factory in Guarulhos, São Paulo, before reaching the Port of Itaguaí, Rio de Janeiro. Each unit is carefully assembled piece by piece and has the capacity to provide power equivalent to that needed for two cities the size of São Paulo or one the size of New York City.

Alexandre Malveiro, the director of Business and Transformers at Hitachi, explains the significance of this technology at a global level, highlighting Brazil's role in pioneering advancements in energy solutions. The implications of this project extend beyond architecture; it symbolizes international collaboration and innovation driven by sustainable energy, marking a bold step towards the future of urban living in unprecedented forms.