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High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems enable utilities to move more power further, efficiently integrate renewables, interconnect grids, and improve network performance. HVDC systems utilize power electronics technology to convert AC and DC voltage and are ideal for supporting existing systems or building new power highways.

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GE Vernova provides solutions that offer grid operators the ability to provide reactive power support, enhance controllability, improve stability and increase power transfer capability of AC transmission systems.

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GE Vernova offers solutions for a variety of substation projects and applications, including Modular Substation Automation Systems, utility and industrial substation projects, as well as DC substation solutions.

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The energy landscape today is changing, this is being led by the current industry trends of Decarbonization, Digitization, Decentralization and Electrification. Discover how GE Vernova is working with utility, consumer and industrial customers to design and deploy tailored Microgrid and Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Management solutions.

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Innovations to Decarbonize the Electrical Grid. GRiDEA is our portfolio of decarbonization solutions that empower grid operators to address their net-zero objectives.

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GE Vernova offers a wide range of transformer solutions for the utility, industrial, commercial, residential and energy markets. These solutions feature flexible, reliable and robust designs to support a wide range of applications. With units operating in some of the most demanding electrical environments around the world, We design and delivers transformer solutions that provide among the highest level of performance and reliability to meet rigorous operating requirements.

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GE Vernova provides GIS solutions from 50 kV to 800 kV, along with secondary products to maximize switchgear and network operation. The portfolio includes a full range of SF6 GIS as well as g3 (SF6-free) GIS at 145 kV and 420 kV voltage levels for utilities and industries worldwide.

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GE Vernova is one of the top circuit breaker suppliers in the world. Our products include a range of live tank circuit breakers (up to 800 kV), dead tank circuit breakers (up to 550 kV), as well as hybrid and compact switchgear assemblies. We also provide solutions for power generation applications with our generator circuit breakers for installations up to 1,500 MW.

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GE Vernova is a global market leader for disconnectors (disconnect switches) since 1960, with 8 product facilities in 7 countries and hundreds of thousands installations in more than 130 countries around the world. The portfolio includes disconnectors for AC applications (up to 1,200 kV), for DC applications (up to 1,000 kV) and for railway applications. We also offer power connectors to connect two or more conductors for a continuous electrical path.

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GE Vernova is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of high, medium and low voltage instrument transformers. With more than 100 years of experience, We offer a broad array of standard and high accuracy models for revenue metering and system protection applications. The portfolio of instrument transformers ranges from low voltage at 600 V suitable for industrial and high accuracy revenue metering, all the way up to high voltage at 1,200 kV. The portfolio also includes line traps and digital instrument transformers.

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For a century, utilities have relied on us to deliver electrical products and services to meet their quality, durability and performance needs. Our capacitor and reactor product lines are an integral part of our portfolio. GE Vernova provides power capacitors that meet ANSI, IEEE and IEC standards, and our low voltage capacitors are UL listed. Ratings range from 1 kvar to 500 MVAR, and from 240 volts to 500 KV.

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GE Vernova provides a broad range of bushings and surge arresters to help protect electrical assets. The bushings portfolio includes AC and DC solutions that enable long life, high reliability and installation flexibility. GE’s Tranquell surge arresters are ideal for distribution and EHV applications up to 612kV, and are available as polymer and porcelain station and intermediate class IEEE/ANSI C62.11.

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Our SF₆-free switchgear range features the same ratings and same dimensional footprint as the state-of-the-art SF₆ equipment, with a drastically reduced carbon footprint.

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The collection of required asset condition data from the field on a large scale for GE Vernova and 3rd party electrical equipment is a key step in building a robust Asset Performance Management strategy. Grid Services specialists are constantly evaluating and implementing new innovative inspection technologies applying strict processes and methods. The digital inspections methods are designed to improve the efficiency of data collection, oil analysis and online monitoring. All new approaches to capture data are integrated into the EnergyAPM ecosystem for automatic data transfer.

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Energy costs are significant expenses for utilities and industries at large, particularly those that are energy-intensive or operate heavy machinery. Between 5% and 25%* of the expenses in these organizations are allocated to energy payments, with up to 15%** of this energy consumption being wasted during operations.

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GE Vernova offers a wide range of solutions to monitor and manage critical assets on the electrical grid, detect and diagnose issues and provide expert information and services to customers. Our asset monitoring and diagnostics portfolio includes solutions for single- and multi-gas transformer DGA, enhanced transformer solutions and switchgear monitoring, as well as software and services.

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GE Vernova's Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems, enabling power transmission and distribution from the grid to homes, businesses, and industries effieciently and reliably.

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GridBeats™ is a portfolio of software-defined automation solutions for grid digitalization. The portfolio is designed to enable utilities and industrial customers to ensure a stable, efficient energy supply amidst the growing integration of renewable energy sources and aging infrastructure.

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GE Vernova's Critical Infrastructure Communications solutions deliver comprehensive networks that are designed to be secure, flexible, and tailored to meet customers' objectives and unique geographic requirements.

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GE Vernova's comprehensive portfolio of solutions for implementing and managing a substation.

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GE Vernova's Asset Lifecycle Management services combine a large set of methodologies to collect condition data off and online, consulting and asset optimization services using digital technology to improve the monitoring, recording and analysis of asset operations and predict asset behavior.

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GE’s innovative and high-quality services help maintain and optimize high-voltage electrical assets throughout their entire lifecycle. Leveraging the design and manufacturing knowledge of our engineers, the customized service solutions ensure substations and networks perform as planned. Experts deliver services for applications across the power system, keeping assets up-to-date, safe, reliable and efficient while improving customers’ return-on-investment.

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GE Vernova provides a full range of services & support tailored to meet a broad range of power system needs across utility and industrial applications. With deep domain knowledge and industry expertise GE’s service application engineers and technical specialists can help plan, design, operate, maintain, and modernize your protection, control, monitoring and automation systems.

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GE Vernova provides comprehensive services throughout the systems lifecycle. The services can be provided by our local team and with the support of our global Competence Centers when the equipment is installed, during the warranty period and beyond.

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Our technical experts are ready to equip customers with the knowledge needed to effectively manage their critical assets and systems, and increase their return on product investments. Our training courses are offered in a variety of ways, including online, onsite at customer locations, and in our state-of-the art training centers around the world.

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GE Vernova's Grid Solutions' Testing Laboratories enable manufacturers and end users to test their primary equipment by leveraging deep domain expertise and testing facilities, to develop enhanced high voltage products and certify their capabilities before market introductions.

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GE Vernova delivers materials and eco-design studies for high voltage solutions to accelerate insulation and environmental innovation. GE’s services provide the expertise and methods that enable new value to support customer engineering, sourcing, quality control and EHS activities.

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With the rapid digitalization of the grid, utility, power generation and industrial operators require cybersecurity solutions to monitor and protect grid asset and systems from increased severity and frequency of cyber attacks. GE Vernova adopted a “defense in depth” approach, providing innovative cybersecurity solutions designed to increase operational integrity, comply with regulations and control costs of security.

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Utilities today seek to create and connect new sources of power generation to meet growing global demand, while also managing grid reliability, costs and regulatory factors.

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Water is central not just to the economy, but to life. As a result, water treatment systems demand secure, dependable power to ensure process uptime. From the grid-connected substation to reliable electrical protection, control, and power quality metering, GE Vernova offers tailored solutions to keep critical plants operational and meet the unique needs of the water and wastewater industry.

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As power systems become increasingly interconnected and complex, utilities need solutions that optimize energy transmission and management while improving reliability.

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Data centers – and the information they store – are becoming increasingly integral to the way we live our lives every day. With rising demand also come rising costs. And more importantly, the information in these centers must remain secure while simultaneously accessible. We provide data centers with electrical infrastructure solutions from the input utility source to the IT server racks. This includes high-voltage switchgear and transformers, medium and low voltage electrical equipment, automatic transfer switches, switchboards, UPS systems, critical power PDUs, static transfer switches, and overhead busway. This chain of electrification products provides high quality and reliable products and services for the entire lifecycle of a data center.

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The oil and gas industry is evolving at a rate never seen before, facing shifting pricing levels, ever-changing regulatory requirements, and increased environmental consciousness. Through reliable, safe, and innovative solutions and a holistic service offering, GE Vernova can help the energy sector thrive in this changing reality.

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Modernizing and digitizing the distribution grid is imperative for utilities and customers to enhance power system stability and safety, while increasingly integrating distributed power and demand response.

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The industry is changing. Simultaneously, so are your utility’s needs. Operational effectiveness, power stability, and critical asset management are key priorities – whether in pulp and paper, steel, or data centers. GE’s holistic portfolio of products and services are designed with reliability, innovation, and sustainability at the forefront, helping you face the energy transition with ease.

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Mining companies require secure communications, efficient asset performance management, and dependable, innovative technology to protect their critical assets. GE Vernova offers a broad product portfolio to help you through each step of the mining process – safely and reliably.

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HV/MV Equipment
AC Disconnectors
(Disconnect Switches)

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AC Disconnectors (Disconnect Switches)

GE prides itself on being one of the leading manufacturers of Disconnectors (Switches) in the world. GE offers flexible and reliable layout configurations up to 1,200 kV designed and tested to support international standards such as IEEE, IEC and GB (China).

From scorching hot climates to extreme cold environments, and areas of intense seismic activity, GE solutions are field proven with installations across the globe.

GE disconnectors are available in a variety of physical forms based on substation configurations and a space requirements. Our highly experienced engineers and technicians can provide expert advice and support in defining customized solutions.

Vertical Break Disconnectors
BCVB Vertical Break Disconnector BCVB Vertical Break Disconnector up to 800 kV
GE’s BCVB vertical break disconnector, rated from 420 to 800 kV, reduces phase spacing to a minimum. BCVB is reliable in adverse conditions (-50°C to +50°C), and operates under 0 to 20 mm of ice. The double movement ensures high short circuit rating and excellent ice breaking. BCVB is robust and easy to operate.
CGVB-05 Vertical Break Disconnectors CGVB-05 Vertical Break Disconnectors up to 550 kV
The CGVB-05 vertical break disconnector is designed to reduce phase spacing to a minimum, ensures high short circuit rating and has excellent ice breaking capabilities. The CGVB-05 is designed to be virtually maintenance free with factory sealed bearing housings and counter balancing springs.
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CGVB-08 Vertical Break Disconnectors CGVB-08 Vertical Break Disconnectors up to 345 kV
The CGVB-08 vertical break disconnector is available in a wide range of ratings and is a robust and reliable performer. The double jaw contact system provides low maintenance, long life and excellent electrical and mechanical performance in the most adverse operating conditions.
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S3CV Vertical Break Disconnectors S3CV Vertical Break Disconnectors up to 245 kV
GE’s S3CV vertical break disconnector is rated from 52 to 245 kV. Rigid and well supported terminal pads permit post insulators and additional space savings. The S3CV can be supplied or easily retro-fitted with 1 or 2 earthing switches, and customizable solutions are available for vertical, underhung and phase-to-phase installations.
S3CVL Vertical Break Disconnectors S3CVL Vertical Break Disconnectors up to 550 kV
The S3CVL, rated from 245 to 550 kV, is a modern, 3 insulator vertical break disconnector equipped with the unique L-Contact. Corrosion free materials mean virtually no maintenance is required. Specific spark-free solutions with an SF6 breaking chamber are available for EHV applications.
S3CVS Vertical Break Disconnectors S3CVS Vertical Break Disconnectors up to 72 kV
The S3CVS is a heavy duty vertical break disconnector suitable for high current installations such as generator busbar disconnectors for power plants, electrical brake generators, SVC plants, as well as feeding furnaces and electrolytic plants. Rated from 24 to 72 kV, the S3CVS can be supplied completely assembled with a simple three phase base.
Center Break Disconnectors
S2DA Center Break Disconnectors S2DA Center Break Disconnectors up to 550 kV
The S2DA is the most commonly used and economical disconnecter, but requires an increased phase-to-phase distance. In the center break design the two arms rotate and the disconnect switch opens in the center.
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VCB V-Type Center Break Disconnectors VCB V-Type Center Break Disconnectors up to 145 kV
The VCB, rated from 72.5 to 145 kV, is a V-type center break disconnector on which both insulators rotate to open and close the switch. Structural and civil work costs are kept to a minimum thus reducing overall installation costs. The galvanized structural steel channel base provides high strength and rigid design, while flex technology provides long term operation.
Double-Side Break Disconnectors
S3CD Double-Sided Break Disconnectors S3CD Double-Sided Break Disconnectors up to 550 kV
The S3CD is a double side break disconnector on which the center insulator rotates to open and close the switch. It is particularly suited for applications in which low vertical clearance prohibits the use of other disconnectors. The S3CD is a rugged performer in adverse operating conditions and is always stable in the close position during short circuits.
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S3C Double-Sided Break Disconnectors S3C Double-Sided Break Disconnectors up to 300 kV
The S3C is a low profile, reduced phase-to-phase distance double side disconnector. Good mechanical and electrical strength of the current carrying parts are ensured through the use of high strength aluminium alloys combined with silver-plated copper contacts. The S3C can be customized for vertical, underhung and phase-over-phase installations.
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Pantograph and Semi-Pantograph Disconnectors
SPV & SPVL Semi-Pantograph Disconnectors SPV & SPVL Semi-Pantograph Disconnectors up to 1,000 kV
The SPV and SPVL are space saving vertical reach disconnectors connecting the lower busbar to the upper one via the semi-pantograph arm. Horizontal rather than vertical separation can help to reduce space up to 30%. The SPVL is equipped with the unique pollution and ice-free L-Contact.
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SX Pantograph Disconnectors SX Pantograph Disconnectors up to 1,000 kV
The SX is a space saving double scissor aluminum disconnector connecting the lower busbar to the upper one via the pantograph arms. Horizontal rather than vertical separation means a space reduction of as much as 30%.
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Knee Type Disconnectors
SPO & SPOL Knee Type Disconnectors SPO & SPOL Knee Type Disconnectors up to 1,200 kV
SPO and SPOL are vertical break disconnectors with a two-piece arm. In open position the blade sections fold upon themselves in a vertical plane of only 60% of the longitudinal dimension. SPOL is equipped with the unique pollution and ice-free L-Contact and bus transfer contacts.
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