LAGOS, Nigeria, October 24, 2024 – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced that its GridOS® orchestration software is deployed in the newly completed Information and Coordination Centre (ICC) in Abomey-Calavi, Benin for the West African Power Pool (WAPP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming the region’s energy landscape. The recently inaugurated ICC will serve as the centralized command centre for the mainland member countries of the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), overseeing the interconnected power grids of 14 nations, namely Benin, Burkina-Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. This milestone marks a significant step towards establishing a unified power market across the region, paving the way for a more reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy infrastructure for West Africa.

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA) Africa Energy Outlook 2022 report¹, Africa's GDP is expected to grow by an average of 4.6% per year between 2022 and 2040. This economic growth is expected to drive up energy demand by 2.8% per year, with electricity consumption expected to double by 2040. By expanding power capacity, enhancing forecasting capabilities, and ensuring a seamless balance between generation and demand across borders, the West Africa Power Pool powered by the ICC is bridging the gap between energy needs and reliable supply.

The ICC is a state-of-the art facility equipped with the latest electric grid management technologies. Elements of GE Vernova’s GridOS software portfolio are deployed in the facility to enable more secure, reliable grid orchestration. The software is designed to help utilities achieve the resiliency and flexibility needed for a more sustainable energy grid. The ICC is using several of the portfolio’s intelligent grid applications, including:

• Energy Management System (EMS) engineered for dispatching
• Wide Area Monitoring System (WAMS) designed for grid stability
• Advanced Market Management System designed to support the trading of power among ECOWAS countries

The ICC technology platform has also been upgraded with GE Vernova’s GridOS forecasting solution to enhance the value of Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) on the electricity market with advanced forecasting and ramping tools. Through this integration, engineers will have near real-time access to data on energy flow across the WAPP interconnected network, enabling them to monitor, analyze, and optimize the distribution of power.

"We are honored to partner with WAPP in their mission to promote and develop power generation and transmission infrastructures, as well as to coordinate power exchange among the ECOWAS member states. Our GridOS portfolio provides the ICC with modern software capabilities to automate grid operations and help increase the energy transaction rate across the region, helping overcome energy challenges in the ECOWAS zone," said Mahesh Sudhakaran, General Manager for GE Vernova’s Grid Software business.

GE Vernova has long worked with national electric utilities and regional power pools from the region, helping them adopt best-in-class technologies for grid modernization. In November 2022, the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) inaugurated a new Coordination Control Center equipped with the latest Energy Management System (EMS) from GE Vernova’s Grid Software business. With more projects underway, GE Vernova is proud to be contributing to the energy transition in Africa.

¹https://www.iea.org/reports/africa-energy-outlook-2022

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn. GE Vernova’s Electrification Software business is focused on delivering the intelligent applications and insights needed to accelerate electrification and decarbonization across the entire energy ecosystem – from how it’s created, how it’s orchestrated, to how it’s consumed. Its Grid Software business and GridOS® portfolio is trusted by global utilities to orchestrate a more sustainable energy grid and help deliver reliable and affordable electricity to their customers.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. October 03, 2024 – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced that its Power Conversion business has secured a contract to develop and deliver a Propulsion Load System (PLS) for the U.S. Navy’s land-based testing facilities to support a new generation of advanced naval surface vessels. These systems are planned to be used to rigorously test the performance and reliability of shipboard propulsion systems in a controlled, land-based environment before deployment at sea.

Contract Overview

The scope of the contract, which was booked in the second quarter of 2024, includes the design, manufacturing, delivery, and installation of two independent PLS units at a U.S. Navy facility over a three-year period. The program and the facility, managed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), will serve as the primary site for testing and qualification of propulsion systems for a new generation of advanced naval vessels, such as the FFG-62 and DDG(X).  By simulating real-world shipboard conditions, the PLS is designed to help reduce technical risks, streamline development timelines, and train future crews, providing a strategic advantage to the Navy.

The system is expected to incorporate a full suite of power conversion technologies, including propulsion load electric motors, E-houses, power electronic motor drives, switchboards, motor control centers, load banks, transformers, and related essential infrastructure.

“GE Vernova is proud to contribute to the U.S. Navy’s future naval capabilities by delivering innovative testing solutions that help lower the technology risk and prepare crews for the next generation of surface vessels,” said Ed Torres, Business Line Leader of GE Vernova’s Power Conversion Business. “This contract reflects our commitment to advancing naval technology through reliable, efficient propulsion load management systems.”

Technological Significance:

The contract further solidifies GE Vernova’s leadership in providing more energy-efficient electric propulsion technologies for complex naval applications. With over 40 U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard vessel references, decades of experience with land-based test facilities, and successful integration of similar systems in programs such as the Columbia Class and Zumwalt Class, GE Vernova continues to demonstrate its expertise in this field.

Program Background

The award comes from the US Navy’s Program Executive Office (PEO) Ships under the program offices PMS 515 (frigates) and PMS 460 (DDG(X) program), with technical and programmatic ownership by the NSWC. The agreement, administered through the Maritime Sustainment Technology and Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) and managed by Advanced Technology International (ATI) is the largest agreement awarded to date on the MSTIC Other Transaction Authority (OTA).

This is GE Vernova Power Conversion’s first Other Transaction Authority (OTA) award. OTAs provide the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies with the flexibility needed to carry out innovation, prototype, research, and production programs by adapting and incorporating business practices that align with commercial industry standards. They promote flexible, faster, and more cost-effective product design and execution.

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Notes to Editors:

Forward Looking Statements

This document contains forward-looking statements – that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These forward-looking statements address GE Vernova's expected future business and financial performance, and the expected performance of its products, the impact of its services and the results they may generate or produce, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “preliminary,” or “range.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about planned and potential transactions, investments or projects and their expected results and the impacts of macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility on business operations, financial results and financial position and on the global supply chain and world economy.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business provides energy conversion technologies, systems, and services across the power and energy-intensive industries, driving the electric transformation of the world’s energy and industrial infrastructure.

Stafford, UK (September 24, 2024) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the expansion of its existing manufacturing facilities in Stafford, UK. The expansion is aimed at supporting the fast-growing demand for High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission systems that will help power renewable energy projects throughout Europe, Asia and North America, while also supporting the UK’s energy transition.

The expansion focuses on two key sites of its Electrification Systems’ Grid Solutions business in Stafford:

• Stafford HVDC Facility at Redhill – HVDC and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) valves: This facility is anticipated to double its valve manufacturing capacity to support the growing demand for HVDC systems with the installation of an additional Voltage-Sourced Converter (VSC) valve assembly line. The valves, considered the "heart" of an HVDC converter station, enable the optimal transmission of power from offshore wind farms and other renewable energy sources to the grid.
• Stafford Transformer Facility at Lichfield Rd – HVDC converter transformers: This site will undergo significant upgrades to boost capacity and enhance its ability to produce HVDC converter transformers, critical for integrating renewable energy into the grid. Transformers produced at this site have recently been installed in the North Sea to support the 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm.  

"Helping our customers deliver sustainable, affordable, and reliable energy to people worldwide is central to GE Vernova’s mission," said Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business. "By expanding our Stafford operations, we are strengthening our ability to support the energy transition in the UK and the rest of the world and creating new jobs as a result.”

This expansion marks GE Vernova’s second major round of investment in its Stafford site. In 2018, the company constructed one of the world’s most advanced HVDC valve test facilities and a control system testing facility, which now supports large-scale testing and validation of HVDC systems for projects across Europe and beyond.

As part of this expansion, GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business expects to have created around 600 new jobs in the UK from 2023 to the end of 2025, including hundreds of engineers and skilled craftsmen to support the assembly and testing of the valves.

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business recently signed an agreement to supply HVDC systems for five of TenneT’s offshore wind projects. These projects are part of the Dutch-German Transmission System Operator’s goal to connect 40 GW of offshore wind farms to the high voltage grids in the Netherlands and Germany. The valves and the transformers technology for these projects are planned to be manufactured at the Stafford facilities, further emphasizing the strategic role of these sites in Europe’s energy transition.

GE Vernova operates three manufacturing sites in Stafford. In addition to the HVDC site and the Transformer site, the UK’s only large-scale grid manufacturing facility, it also has a Grid Automation site at Redhill. The ongoing expansion ensures that Stafford continues to be a critical hub for the production of clean energy technologies, supporting both local and overseas energy needs.

GE Vernova has 120 years of experience in the UK, with more than 30% of the UK’s electricity generation through its equipment. Outside of Stafford, GE Vernova runs another major manufacturing facility in Rugby.  

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Forward Looking Statements

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems, enabling power transmission and distribution from the point of generation to point of consumption, and supporting a decarbonized and secured energy transition.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (September 11, 2024) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the launch of its new 6 MVA, 2000-volt direct current utility-scale inverter, with a multi-megawatt pilot installation in North America. This initiative is aimed at further reducing solar energy costs and accelerating the transition to renewable energy and decarbonization.

A History of Innovation in Solar Inverters
In 2012, GE Vernova was the first to introduce the 1500 Vdc inverter to the market, helping customers reduce the cost of renewable energy through more efficient solar farm layouts. Now, with the 2000 Vdc architecture, the company is once again leading the way by further reducing the levelized cost of energy (LCoE) for solar PV installations. The inverter can boost power output by 30% within the same footprint, reducing costs and improving scalability for solar farms.

“At GE Vernova, we are driving the next generation of utility-scale solar solutions,” said Ed Torres, Business Leader, GE Vernova Solar & Storage Solutions business. “Inverters are critical to increasing solar capacity and ensuring efficient energy conversion. Our latest innovations will help solar farms maximize output and reliability, playing a key role in meeting growing energy demands and advancing renewable energy adoption.”

Solar inverters are key components of photovoltaic (PV) plants. The technology converts DC power produced by solar panels to AC power, which is then fed into the main grid. The FLEXINVERTER 2000 Vdc (also known as FLEXINVERTER 2 kVdc) is the latest addition to GE Vernova’s FLEXINVERTER portfolio.

Collaborating for a Renewable Future
GE Vernova’s FLEXINVERTER 2000 Vdc is set to debut in a multi-megawatt solar park as a pilot installation in North America, expected to be operational by Q1 2025. The company is collaborating with Shoals Technologies Group™ and an industry PV module supplier on this project. GE Vernova will provide the 2000 Vdc inverter for the solar park, while Shoals Technologies will supply the electrical balance of system solutions. The other collaborating supplier will provide the PV modules.

“We’re thrilled to be part of this collaboration with other solar innovation leaders,” said Jeff Tolnar, President of Shoals Technologies Group. “We believe this effort moves the market towards an even lower cost of solar deployments which we anticipate will spur adoption and further advance solar as the most economical alternative to fossil fuels.”

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Notes to Editors:

More details about GE Vernova’s FLEXINVERTER 2000 Vdc can be found here.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements – that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These forward-looking statements address GE Vernova's expected future business and financial performance, and the expected performance of its products, the impact of its services and the results they may generate or produce, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “preliminary,” or “range.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about planned and potential transactions, investments or projects and their expected results and the impacts of macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility on business operations, financial results and financial position and on the global supply chain and world economy.

About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business provides technologies in solar energy, battery energy storage, and power plant controls to drive dispatchable and reliable renewable energy solutions and to help with the transition to a cleaner energy future.

About Shoals Technologies
Shoals Technologies Group is a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (“EBOS”) solutions for the energy transition market. Since its founding in 1996, the Company has introduced innovative technologies and systems solutions that allow its customers to substantially increase installation efficiency and safety while improving system performance and reliability. Shoals Technologies Group is a recognized leader in the renewable energy industry. For additional information, please visit: https://www.shoals.com.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (September 10, 2024) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the launch of its advanced containerized solution for Battery Enabled Energy Storage (BESS) - the RESTORE DC Block - which offers enhanced safety, efficiency, flexibility, and long-term performance. With a capacity of 5MWh and enhanced duration range of 2-8 hours, the solution offers the ability to support multiple grid use cases for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects.

RESTORE DC Block is a core component of GE Vernova’s FLEXRESERVOIR solution - an integrated system combining battery storage, power electronics, and advanced controls - that is designed to support seamless integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind. By storing surplus energy during periods of high generation and releasing it when demand peaks, it ensures a more reliable and efficient grid.

“Our new RESTORE DC Block is engineered not only to meet the stringent technical requirements of modern grids but also to prioritize safety, quality, delivery, and cost,” said Ed Torres, Business Leader, GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business. “This solution demonstrates our ongoing commitment to driving the energy transition by offering flexible, high-performance storage solutions that enhance renewable energy integration while driving down the Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS).”

Key features of the RESTORE DC Block include:

Safety First: Equipped with comprehensive fire protection systems, the RESTORE DC Block ensures a high standard of safety. The system is designed to mitigate potential hazards while offering defense against cyber threats, ensuring more secure and reliable operations in all environments.

Advanced Digital Technology: Integrated intelligent thermal management and high-speed edge analytics provide precise monitoring of the system’s state-of-charge, state-of-health, and state-of-safety, enhancing operational efficiency and reliability. The system also features zero-touch commissioning for quick, hassle-free deployment.

Performance and Longevity: Powered by liquid-cooled LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cells, the RESTORE DC Block delivers an industry-leading 93%+ round-trip efficiency (RTE), is capable of executing multiple back-to-back cycles, and is designed to offer consistent performance over a 25-year life. It operates reliably in a broad range of temperatures from -30°C to 50°C, making it suitable for diverse climates and geographies.

Flexible Installation & Augmentation: The system is designed for versatility, supporting back-to-back and side-to-side configurations to optimize space. It also features both AC and DC augmentation options, allowing for customized scalability with a usage-based capacity guarantee.

The RESTORE DC Block can empower utility companies, renewable energy developers, and grid operators by delivering greater grid resilience, reducing energy costs, and optimizing renewable energy integration, thereby accelerating the transition to a dispatchable clean energy future.

For more information about the RESTORE DC Block and how it can support energy needs, visit our website

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Notes to Editors:

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements – that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These forward-looking statements address GE Vernova's expected future business and financial performance, and the expected performance of its products, the impact of its services and the results they may generate or produce, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “preliminary,” or “range.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about planned and potential transactions, investments or projects and their expected results and the impacts of macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility on business operations, financial results and financial position and on the global supply chain and world economy.

About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business provides technologies in solar energy, battery energy storage, and power plant controls to drive dispatchable and reliable renewable energy solutions and to help with the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Paris, France (Aug 26, 2024) – GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) today announced the launch of Grid Solutions’ GRiDEA portfolio, a comprehensive suite of  innovative solutions aimed at decarbonizing the electrical grid and supporting the transition to a more sustainable energy future. The new portfolio was unveiled at CIGRE in Paris, the world’s leading power systems event, where GE Vernova is showcasing its advanced electrification technology.

A Decarbonization Milestone

GRiDEA offers grid operators a range of solutions to reduce SF₆ emissions and raw material usage, contributing to the global decarbonization effort.

At the core of the GRiDEA portfolio are high-voltage SF₆-free products, including g³, one of the company’s alternative technologies to SF₆, allowing for a 99% CO₂ equivalent reduction of the gas contribution to global warming compared to traditional SF₆ equipment. Grid Solutions offers a wide range of SF₆-free switchgear up to 420 kV.

In addition, the GRiDEA portfolio has been enhanced with another gaseous SF₆-free technology for live tank circuit breakers, which allows the switchgear to operate in extremely low temperature environments.

A Commitment to Sustainable Practices

GE Vernova is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its products throughout their entire lifecycle. Grid Solutions’ GRiDEA portfolio will include solutions that:

• Feature less raw materials thanks to the use of recycled materials like copper, aluminum and oil, as well as the replacement of copper wiring with fiber optics.
• Extend equipment lifespan through advanced monitoring systems and control switching devices, along with retrofit and modernization services to enhance long-term sustainability.
• Optimize the design and efficiency of transmission and distribution infrastructure, focusing on smaller, lighter, and more efficient products.

Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business, emphasized the significance of this launch, saying, “The GRiDEA portfolio is more than just a suite of products; it’s proof of our commitment to driving the energy transition forward. By providing grid operators with solutions that not only reduce emissions but also improve efficiency, we’re enabling a future where electrification and sustainability go hand in hand.”

Eric Chaussin, GE Vernova’s Power Transmission business leader, added: “As the global grid evolves, it’s crucial that we equip our customers with solutions that are both innovative and adaptable. GRiDEA represents our dedication to delivering technology that meets the immediate needs of today while anticipating the challenges of tomorrow. This portfolio is designed to support our customers in their efforts to build a more resilient, low-carbon grid.”

Trusted Innovation for an Electric Future

The electrical grid is undergoing significant transformation, driven by the need to electrify while reducing carbon emissions. GE Vernova understands the importance of this shift and is committed to supporting it through the GRiDEA portfolio. This range of products and solutions is designed not only to meet current needs but also to anticipate future industry and environmental challenges.

With the launch of GRiDEA at CIGRE, GE Vernova is setting a new standard for grid transmission infrastructure, digitalization and sustainability. The portfolio reflects the company’s commitment to innovation and carbon reduction, providing grid operators with the equipment they need to contribute to a more sustainable energy future.

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Notes to Editors:

Complete portfolio of GRiDEA can be found here.

Forward Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements – that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These forward-looking statements address GE Vernova's expected future business and financial performance, and the expected performance of its products, the impact of its services and the results they may generate or produce, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “preliminary,” or “range.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about planned and potential transactions, investments or projects and their expected results and the impacts of macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility on business operations, financial results and financial position and on the global supply chain and world economy.

About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems, enabling power transmission and distribution from the point of generation to point of consumption, and supporting a decarbonized and secured energy transition.

Berlin, Germany (July 18, 2024) - GE Vernova’s Electrification business (NYSE:GEV) today announced that it has entered into a research & development contract with four German Transmission System Operators (TSOs).

The R&D agreement with TenneT TSO GmbH, 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, Amprion GmbH and Transnet BW GmbH for the design and engineering of a Multi-Terminal/Multi-Hub High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) connection solution marks a key initial milestone on the path to a future high voltage grid for Germany and Europe’s energy transition.

“We believe GE Vernova’s technology will be essential to the efficient integration of renewable energy and the future of the energy transition,” said Johan Bindele, head of Grid Systems Integration at GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business. “This truly transformative and groundbreaking innovation could change fundamentally how we deliver electricity.”

HVDC is the most efficient way to transmit bulk power over long distances and is essential to integrating renewable wind and solar energy into the grid. With today’s available HVDC Voltage Sourced Converter (VSC) technology, HVDC systems are point-to-point, bi-directional transmission systems that have one HVDC converter station at each end. By developing a new generation of multi-terminal HVDC technology, GE Vernova, in partnership with the four German TSOs, will create an HVDC system in which multiple terminals can connect with one another. This multi-terminal grid will enable electricity to travel where needed for a highly efficient electron highway.

The R&D contract also includes the conceptualization, design and development of enabling technologies, specifically a new-to-market 525 kV Direct Current Circuit Breaker (DCCB) that will allow these and other TSOs to trip and isolate faults in the HVDC system. GE Vernova is currently in the development phase of the DCCB, which, when completed, is planned to become part of GE Vernova’s market offer.

The initial R&D award covers an 18-month design phase through December 2025. The implementation phase is scheduled to begin in 2026. Commercial deployment is expected by 2029. The project will be led by GE Grid GmbH (Berlin) with engineering to be conducted at GE Vernova’s HVDC facility in Stafford, UK.

This announcement reaffirms GE Vernova's dedication to providing innovative solutions that meet the grid's changing needs.

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Forward Looking Statements:

This document contains forward-looking statements – that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. These forward-looking statements often address GE Vernova’s expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and the expected performance of its products, the impact of its services and the results they may generate or produce, and often contain words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “see,” “will,” “would,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “target,” “preliminary,” or “range.” Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about planned and potential transactions, investments or projects and their expected results and the impacts of macroeconomic and market conditions and volatility on the Company’s business operations, financial results and financial position and on the global supply chain and world economy.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with more than 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable and secure energy future.

GE Vernova’s mission is embedded in its name – it retains its legacy, “GE,” as an enduring and hard-earned badge of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” / “verde” signal Earth’s verdant and lush ecosystems. “Nova,” from the Latin “novus,” nods to a new, innovative era of lower carbon energy. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

Algiers, Algeria (July 17, 2024) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced that it has secured a major order from Sonelgaz through their joint venture, GE Algeria Turbines (GEAT), to enhance Algeria’s grid infrastructure. The order, which was booked in the second quarter of 2024, involves GE Vernova supplying GEAT with high voltage (HV) equipment, components, and grid automation solutions for 134 substations by 2028. GEAT will integrate this equipment at its Ain Yagout facility in Batna, Algeria for Sonelgaz projects.

The contract follows the agreement signed between Sonelgaz and GE Vernova earlier this year to diversify GEAT's core business towards manufacturing of high and extra-high voltage substations and marks a substantial step forward in the collaboration between GE Vernova, Sonelgaz, and GEAT. The supplied equipment is expected to play a pivotal role in integrating renewable energy sources and ensuring a reliable power supply for Algeria's growing population and economy.

Mourad Adjal, CEO of Sonelgaz Group said: “This order is the result of the expansion of existing capabilities between Sonelgaz and GE Vernova, through the recent amendment of their joint venture to enable the deployment of grid solutions in addition to the production of high and extra-high voltage substation equipment to implement Algeria’s electricity transmission network development plan. It also represents the culmination of Sonelgaz’s efforts to support the national integration program by producing high quality and advanced technology equipment for the first time in Algeria and Africa, ensuring the transfer of expertise in this field to Algeria.”

Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova's Electrification Systems businesses, commented, "Securing this major order is a testament to our commitment to advancing Algeria's energy infrastructure. We are excited to deliver our advanced grid solutions that will enhance grid efficiency and support Algeria's energy transition. This order reinforces our dedication to fostering local talent and creating job opportunities in the region.”

GE Vernova spun-off from General Electric Company (NYSE: GE) and began trading as an independent company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on April 2, 2024. In addition to the GEAT joint venture with Sonelgaz, the company has a strong legacy of contributions to the development of Algeria’s energy sector, providing power generation, transmission, and distribution solutions, as well as software applications, and employs over 300 people in the country.

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. Supported by the Company’s purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future. Learn more: GE Vernova and LinkedIn.

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business electrifies the world with advanced grid technologies and systems, enabling power transmission and distribution from the point of generation to point of consumption, and supporting a decarbonized and secured energy transition.

About Sonelgaz Group

The Algerian Electricity and Gas Company (Sonelgaz) is an Algerian energy industrial group established in 1969. It is responsible for the production of electricity, and the transmission and distribution of electricity and gas across the entire Algerian territory. It includes 11 subsidiaries in its core businesses, industry, and services, as well as joint venture companies. Sonelgaz supplies the entire Algerian territory with electrical and gas energy, serving as a driver of economic and social development in Algeria. It currently serves nearly 12 million electricity customers and nearly 8 million gas customers. With a capacity of nearly 26,000 MW, Sonelgaz aims to expand internationally by developing interconnections with neighbouring countries and the southern shore of Europe. Moreover, Sonelgaz has been entrusted with the realization of the ambitious project to produce 15,000 MW of renewable energy by 2035. To achieve this, Sonelgaz has recently launched and awarded the execution of the first phase of this project, consisting of 3,200 MW. 

Bernard Dagher, who heads up growth and strategy for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) at GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, often reminds people why there are almost no landlines in Africa. As the story goes, cell phones arrived on the vast continent before it had strung up the thousands of miles of telephone wires needed for landlines.

I was honored to discuss GE Vernova’s commitment to electrify and decarbonize the world at Eurelectric’s Power Summit 2024 on May 22–23 in Athens, Greece.