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GE Vernova expands its utility-scale FLEXINVERTER platform to boost efficiency and global reach
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The new FLEXINVERTER solutions help improve efficiency, reduce costs, and speed up the deployment of battery energy storage (BESS) and solar power projects.
Munich, Germany (May 7, 2025) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the launch of two key updates to its utility-scale FLEXINVERTER platform:
- The new FLEXINVERTER 1.5kV solution featuring advanced silicon carbide (SiC) technology for utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- The expansion of its previously launched 2kV FLEXINVERTER solution for photovoltaic (PV) plants to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) markets, following its initial rollout in the United States.
Both developments represent important steps forward in enhancing energy efficiency, reducing project costs, and supporting the transition to a more sustainable global energy infrastructure.
The IEC markets refer to countries that follow International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for electrical equipment, including most of Europe, parts of Asia, Africa, and other global regions outside North America.
Advancing Efficiency with new inverter solutions
Built on GE Vernova’s proven FLEXINVERTER platform, the new 1.5kV SiC solution is designed to deliver greater electrical efficiency, higher power density, and more compact, lightweight inverter designs that optimize installation space. Silicon carbide technology allows inverters to operate at higher voltages and temperatures, helping reduce energy losses, cooling needs, and system size — ultimately lowering the levelized cost of storage (LCoS) and overall EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) costs.
At the same time, GE Vernova has expanded its 2kV FLEXINVERTER for PV applications to support IEC markets, offering solar developers significant balance of system (BOS) cost savings through reduced cable sizes, lower energy losses, and improved system efficiency.
Global Manufacturing and Expansion
The FLEXINVERTER platform was developed at GE Vernova’s engineering center in Berlin, Germany, and will be manufactured at facilities in Chennai, India, and Pittsburgh, USA. Earlier this year, GE Vernova announced plans to expand capabilities at the Pittsburgh site, including a new manufacturing line for the FLEXINVERTER platform, expected to create more than 270 new jobs. The Chennai facility will also experience continued growth to support global supply chain needs.
"The introduction of the FLEXINVERTER 1.5kV SiC (BESS) and 2kV PV solutions reflect GE Vernova’s commitment to advancing technologies that meet the evolving needs of the energy industry," said Ed Torres, Business Leader, Power Conversion & Storage, GE Vernova. "Building on our prior success with the 2 kV solar inverter launch, this next step in battery storage technology is expected to deliver improved project economics, higher efficiency, and more sustainable energy solutions. We anticipate initial shipments to begin in the first half of 2026.”
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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 approximately 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 Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on industrial electrification, power stability, and energy storage solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.
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GE Vernova to invest in Pittsburgh facility for expansion of Electrification presence
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America’s leading energy manufacturer expected to create more than 270 new jobs and scale production of inverter technology for solar and energy storage
PITTSBURGH, PA (January 29, 2025) - GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:GEV), America’s leading energy manufacturing company, today announced it is planning to invest more than $10 million in its Pittsburgh facility over the next two years to expand capabilities across its Electrification segment. This includes funding to house a new domestic manufacturing line for the company’s FLEXINVERTER, a key technology for utility-scale solar and energy storage applications. This total investment is expected to create more than 270 new jobs.
The investment comes as GE Vernova launches its new Power Conversion & Storage business, one of the three business units within GE Vernova’s Electrification segment. The new business unit, a combination of two previously separate businesses, Power Conversion and Solar & Storage Solutions, is a response to the increasing demand by customers for power stability and energy storage solutions driven by the increases in renewable power generation, as well as the continuous electrification of energy intensive industries.
“Expanding our Pittsburgh operations reflects our commitment to building a robust domestic supply chain for electrification technologies,” said Ed Torres, GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage Business Leader. “This investment not only reinforces our role in supporting the energy transition but also aims to create jobs in the heart of the U.S. industrial base. As part of GE Vernova’s Electrification segment - our fastest-growing division with immense potential - Power Conversion & Storage expects to play a critical role in building the electrification backbone essential for achieving world climate goals.”
By localizing production, GE Vernova aims to address critical supply chain challenges, aligning with national priorities to strengthen U.S. energy independence while supporting decarbonization goals.
Pittsburgh Facility Expansion: Supporting U.S. Renewable Growth
The new GE Vernova FLEXINVERTER manufacturing line is designed to produce both 1500V and 2000V FLEXINVERTER models, which enable utilities to seamlessly connect renewable energy sources to the grid, ensuring stable and consistent energy supply for homes and businesses.
With a footprint of more than 2.7 acres (11,000 square meters), the expanded Pittsburgh facility will also boost engineering and field operations for sectors including steel, oil and gas, marine, and renewable energy. The investment reinforces GE Vernova’s commitment to providing advanced energy solutions that lower operational costs and enhance grid stability.
Driving the Energy Transition
The launch of Power Conversion & Storage further demonstrates GE Vernova’s leadership in accelerating the U.S. energy transition. With innovations like the 2000 kV FLEXINVERTER and RESTORE DC Block, the company is setting new standards for utility-scale renewable energy solutions.
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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 Power Conversion & Storage business combines advanced energy conversion and storage systems to meet the electrification needs of utilities and industries. With a focus on industrial electrification, power stability, and energy storage solutions, Power Conversion & Storage empowers customers by addressing their most complex electrification challenges and accelerating their transition to a sustainable, decarbonized future.
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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.
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GE Vernova | Media Relations, ElectrificationGE Vernova and SMS group to support energy transformation at SSAB’s Oxelösund steel plant in Sweden
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GE Vernova has been awarded a contract by the SMS group for the supply of a modular multilevel converter (MMC)-based direct feed system
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The direct feed system will power a 280 MVA electric arc furnace (EAF) that SMS is developing for SSAB’s steel plant in Sweden, as part of the plant’s stated commitment to fossil-free steelmaking
Paris, FRANCE (Nov 26 , 2024) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced it has secured an order from SMS group to supply a modular multilevel converter (MMC)-based direct feed system for SSAB’s 280 MVA electric arc furnace (EAF). The EAF will equip SSAB’s new melt shop in Oxelösund, Sweden.
This contract, which was booked in June 2024, supports SSAB’s stated commitment to delivering fossil-free steel by 2030. The EAF, supported by GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business, is designed to offer enhanced efficiency, a longer lifecycle, and reduced maintenance costs. The advanced technology is expected to help SSAB transition its steel mill to more sustainable operations.
Blast furnaces, which rely on iron ore and coke as raw materials, emit about 2.32 metric tons of CO2 per metric ton of steel produced. In contrast, the EAF can use up to 100% scrap steel as raw material, reducing emissions to 0.67 metric tons of CO2 per metric ton of steel. This change can represent a significant reduction in carbon emissions.
Jan Heimann, Executive Vice President of SMS group, said, "This project is a significant step forward in our journey towards sustainable steelmaking. Powering the furnace with a fast digital control system will enable SSAB to achieve their targets in terms of power quality and efficiency. We are excited to contribute to a project that sets a benchmark for the entire industry.”
Meeting stringent grid requirements
EAFs require a high amount of electrical energy and can hence disrupt the power grid. GE Vernova’s MMC-based direct feed system uses advanced injection-enhanced gate transistor (IEGT) technology, designed specifically for EAFs, which seeks to ensure that the new electric furnace (EAF) operates smoothly and efficiently without disrupting the grid. This system uses advanced technology to maintain high power quality and reliability.
“Our power system was chosen because it helps the Oxelösund plant meet their strict electricity quality standards," said Ed Torres, Business Leader, GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business. "By using our system, the plant is expected to reduce electrical disturbances and operate more efficiently. This is a crucial step towards making steel production more sustainable and reducing carbon emissions in the industry.”
“The system includes two parallel converter lines installed at 300 and 400 meters from the EAF, directly connecting to the 34 kV bus. This setup mitigates flicker, maintains very low harmonics, and ensures a unified power factor,” he added.
The delivery and installation of the equipment are scheduled for the first half of 2026, with the EAF first heat scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026.
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About SMS group
SMS group is renowned worldwide for its future-oriented technologies and outstanding service for the metals industry. The company applies its 150 years of experience and its digital know-how to provide the industry continuously with innovative products and processes – even beyond its core business – and generates worldwide sales of around 3.1 billion euros. SMS is the right partner for challenging projects, and supports its customers throughout the lifecycle of their plants, enabling profitable and resource-efficient value creation chains. Paving the way for a carbon-neutral and sustainable metals industry is the company’s stated goal. As a global player with German roots, SMS takes responsibility for its more than 14,000 employees.
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.
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GE Vernova | Media Relations, ElectrificationGE Vernova launches HVDC Competence Center in Berlin to support energy transition in Germany and Europe
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New High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center expands Berlin footprint to create a key hub for GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems business in Europe
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New resources in Berlin will help speed decarbonization and electrification goals across Germany, Europe, and beyond
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Growth will bring an estimated 500 new highly skilled jobs to the region
Berlin, Germany (November 6, 2024) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) today announced the expansion of its Electrification facility in Berlin with the opening of a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Competence Center. The center will develop leading edge technology to speed the energy transition by improving grid stability and integrating more renewable energy across Germany and Europe while also supporting HVDC projects worldwide.
HVDC systems are essential for achieving both electrification and decarbonization goals. The HVDC center will develop and test technology to enable the efficient transmission of bulk power over long distances or from offshore submarine links, simplify the integration of renewable energy into power grids, and connect multiple HVDC transmission links.
The addition of the HVDC Competence Center positions the Berlin facility as a key hub for GE Vernova’s Electrification Systems businesses in Europe, expanding GE Vernova’s capacity to support regional and global growth in Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, and Solar and Storage and helping to deliver the growing Electrification backlog.
“The world’s future is electric, and electrification is essential for achieving a net zero emissions future,” said Philippe Piron, CEO of Electrification Systems at GE Vernova. “The expansion of our Berlin center is a significant step towards advancing reliable, affordable, and decarbonized energy and supporting the rapid growth of GE Vernova’s Electrification segment. As a key Electrification hub for GE Vernova in Europe, the Berlin site will drive innovation in grid solutions, power conversion, and renewable energy integration. This investment reinforces our commitment to modernizing energy systems, supporting Germany's energy transition, and leading the electrification and decarbonization of the global energy ecosystem.”
Supporting Germany’s Energy Transition
Operating in Germany for more than 100 years, GE Vernova is dedicated to driving the country’s net zero efforts through advanced infrastructure technologies and services. GE Vernova’s robust presence in Germany and across Europe supports its ability to work across borders from the North Sea to Eastern Europe.
The launch of the center and the investment in HVDC technology aligns with Germany's ambition to advance its energy transition. That transition will require major grid infrastructure upgrades and investment in the System Stability Roadmap. This government initiative seeks to ensure a resilient and stable power system as Germany moves toward generating at least 80% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Driving Electrification in Europe
GE Vernova is at the forefront of the energy transition as Europe seeks to decarbonize while meeting growing demand for electricity. GE Vernova recently entered into an innovation agreement with four German Transmission System Operators (TSOs) to design a Multi-Terminal/Multi-Hub High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) connection solution, marking a significant milestone in developing a future high-voltage grid for Germany and Europe’s energy transition. Furthermore, GE Vernova is actively engaged with TenneT on a 2-gigawatt (GW) High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) offshore transmission system program in Germany and the Netherlands, part of a five-year Framework Cooperation Agreement signed in March 2023.
The HVDC Competence Center will support these agreements, as well as others in its growing order backlog, and enable other efforts to integrate renewable energy into the grid, reaffirming GE Vernova's commitment to innovative solutions that address the region's evolving grid needs.
GE Vernova also recently announced a doubling of production capacity at its Stafford, UK plant to meet the growing global demand for HVDC technology.
Creating Jobs and Driving Progress
As part of its growth plans in Germany, GE Vernova expects to have created around 500 new highly skilled jobs for engineers, project managers and other support staff in Berlin from 2023 to the end of 2025. New job opportunities are planned to open each quarter with 60 jobs posted currently and more than 200 to come. These roles will be instrumental in advancing electrification technologies and enhancing the company’s engineering and technical capabilities, positioning the Berlin Electrification facility as a major contributor to the development of energy solutions across the region.
Inauguration Event
To commemorate the opening of the HVDC Competence Center, GE Vernova hosted an open dialogue about the pressing challenges of today’s grid and energy landscape, inviting speakers from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action and the Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises, as well as representatives from GE Vernova to discuss Germany’s energy future and its path toward a sustainable and reliable energy supply.
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GE Vernova is dedicated to advancing Germany’s energy transition through advanced infrastructure technologies, services, and a robust presence of over 25,000 employees across Europe. With nine locations across Germany, GE Vernova conducts production, research, and development focused on energy transition solutions, including onshore and offshore wind turbines, transformers, medium and low voltage converters, and hydrogen-capable gas-fired power plants.
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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 Electrification segment includes Grid Solutions, Power Conversion, Solar and Storage Solutions, —collectively referred to as Electrification Systems —and digital technologies, referred to as Electrification Software. The solutions offered by this segment are essential for the transmission, distribution, conversion, storage, and orchestration of electricity from point of generation to point of consumption.
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GE Vernova | Media Relations, ElectrificationGE Vernova secures contract for U.S. Navy's advanced propulsion load system testing
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GE Vernova to supply the Propulsion Load Systems (PLS) for testing the U.S. Navy’s next generation, advanced surface vessels
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The contract will support the testing of shipboard propulsion systems for the U.S. Navy’s FFG-62 Class frigates and the future DDG(X) navy vessels in a controlled land-based environment to mitigate risks and provide crew training
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Award builds on GE Vernova’s technical expertise in electrical power conversion, which includes complex load testing systems for naval applications
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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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.
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GE Vernova | Media Relations, ElectrificationGE Vernova chosen to provide integrated BESS solution for large-scale storage project in Australia
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GE Vernova chosen for Integrated Battery Energy Storage (BESS) system for the stage 1 & 2 of Quinbrook's Supernode Storage project in Queensland
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With one of the largest BESS installations in Australia, Queensland’s Supernode project is designed to enable the efficient storage of wind and solar energy.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (September 16, 2024)– GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) has been chosen by Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (Quinbrook) as the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) integration provider for the second stage, comprising 250 MW/1,000 MWh of storage, of their Supernode BESS project in Queensland, Australia.
Quinbrook’s Supernode project, involves the creation of a BESS and data center complex in Queensland. Once complete, the 750 MW (2–4 Hour) BESS site is expected to be one of the largest battery storage installations in the Australian national electricity market. Construction of this 250 MW/1,000MWh battery storage system is the second stage of a proposed three-stage project. In early 2024, GE Vernova was also awarded the contract for BESS integration for Stage 1 of the project comprising 250 MW/500 MWh, which is already underway.
“We believe GE Vernova’s product portfolio, engineering expertise, and project delivery capabilities align perfectly with the needs of the Supernode project,” said Ed Torres, Business Leader of GE Vernova’s Solar & Storage Solutions business. “This project is a testament to the strength of our value proposition and capabilities in this space. We expect to continue to be a valued and trusted collaborator for large grid-scale integrated BESS projects in the region and around the world. We thank Quinbrook for their continued trust in GE Vernova as a technology partner for the Supernode project.’
GE Vernova is responsible for the supply and commissioning of the power conditioning systems, power plant controller SCADA systems, and capacitor bank\harmonic filter as well as integration engineering and GPS connection support.
Quinbrook is a specialist investment manager focused on the energy transition through renewables, energy storage, and grid infrastructure. Quinbrook has projects in the U.S., UK, and Australia.
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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 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.
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