In the early hours of October 25, 2023, residents of Acapulco watched Hurricane Otis gather strength offshore. Forecasts had suggested a manageable storm. Instead, within less than 12 hours, Otis intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 5, with gusts exceeding 165 miles per hour.
In Vietnam, Sustainable Energy Is Going from Big Idea to Revolutionary Reality
How does one of the world’s fastest-growing economies keep the lights on while rewiring its future to meet the needs and goals of a net-zero world? This is the question being asked today in Vietnam, a nation at an exciting crossroads, balancing rapid economic growth with the imperative to build a cleaner, more resilient energy system.
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Last week, at Climate Week NYC, GE Vernova was an influential voice in shaping the global conversation on smarter, more sustainable energy — highlighting the need for breakthrough solutions and urging bold leadership to meet accelerating demand. While the UN General Assembly drew headlines across town, GE Vernova contributed to the “Power On” theme at Climate Week by announcing recent advances in nuclear and carbon capture, and promoting a message of optimism, urgency, and collaboration.
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A Partnership Built for Tomorrow: The MIT GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance Kicks Off in Cambridge
“The meaning of life is the next generation,” wrote author Grace Paley. For GE Vernova, a company dedicated to building the energy technologies of the future, that next generation of inventors is inseparable from today’s mission. Cultivating tomorrow’s energy leaders is as critical as the work of electrifying to help communities thrive and decarbonize the world.
Chief Engineer Rajib Datta Wanted to Paint on a Larger Canvas. His Work Will Have an Impact for Decades to Come
Before being accepted to the Indian Institute of Science, Rajib Datta contemplated a career as a fine artist. “I was good at math and physics, so I knew engineering or science was probably in my future,” he says. But he felt equally adept in the field that he’d pursued since childhood. A natural draftsman and painter, Datta still executes figurative works and sketches today, and now senses a resonance between visual art and his pioneering work with GE Vernova in the field of power electronics.
Meet the Teams Helping to Restore Iraq’s Electricity Infrastructure
A high-rise Central Bank Tower under construction in Baghdad. A new port in Basra. A transborder road network that could be the next gateway between Asia and Europe. At construction sites across Iraq, cranes and backhoes are marking a new chapter in the country’s future: After a period of conflict and unrest, Iraq is moving forward to reclaim its economic potential.
One Year Strong: Celebrating Our Independent Journey
April 2 marks the one-year anniversary of GE Vernova, a purpose-built innovation company dedicated to electrifying and decarbonizing the world’s energy system. Drawing on more than 130 years of experience tackling the world’s energy challenges, the company’s installed base produces about 25% of the world’s electricity, from wind and hydropower to gas-powered and grid solutions. The company built a solid foundation for a strong and sustainable future in its first year.
Dynamic Woman: A Conversation with Grid Solutions Engineer Elisabetta Lavopa
This Saturday marks International Women’s Day, a chance to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women all over the world. This year we asked electrical engineer Elisabetta Lavopa to talk about her life and work. Lavopa hails from Italy and now works as HVDC System Studies team lead in GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business in Stafford, England.
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