Largest wind turbines in Asia to power Vietnam
With a rotor diameter of 158 metres, GE's Cypress platform wind turbines will be the largest in Asia
GE’s Cypress platform wind turbines used in the second phase of the Mui Ne wind farm invested by The Blue Circle and AC Energy will be the largest rotor diameter for an onshore project in Asia (158 metres) and will be the first to transport blades in two pieces before assembly on site.
Transformation: Change in the Energy Ecosystem (Part 1)
The global energy ecosystem is changing. That is an ecosystem where collectively the world spends over US$6 trillion annually. That amounts to roughly 6% of global GDP.
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In Sync: How A Steam-Era Machine Can Upgrade The 21st Century Electric Grid
The peculiar machine described in the 1920 issue of GE Review — essentially a giant engine designed to produce no mechanical power — seems like nothing more than a charming relic from the early years of electrification. Yet the device, known as “synchronous condenser,” turns out to be far more than a steam-era oddity, as the engineers in charge of today’s electric grid are discovering.
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Ducking The Duck Curve: This Tech Will Help California Ride Out Power Swings Caused By Renewables
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Wind, Sun And Water: An Old Source Of Renewable Energy Finds Its Place In The Sun
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Working Hard, Playing Hard: This Olympic Rugby Hopeful Shows Grit On And Off The Field
Late last January, Amanda Berta got up at the ungodly hour of 5 a.m., threw on her sweats, gobbled down four eggs and a chocolate protein shake, and dashed out into the dark, frigid Chicago streets. As the rest of the city braced itself for bone-rattling cold that smashed past records, Berta was intent on getting in a 90-minute workout at her CrossFit studio nearby. She drilled down on burpees, kettlebell swings, handstand pushups and acceleration conditioning before heading to her engineering job at GE Renewable Energy.
What Does Innovation Look Like? Exploring the Future with Zubin Postwalla
GE is no stranger to innovation. From the first incandescent light bulb through to the latest renewable energy technologies, this is a company built on driving innovation. It seems fitting then that Zubin Postwalla, Marketing Leader, China, East Asia Pacific, Grid Solutions, GE Power, was able to offer his insights as part of the keynote session on Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Innovations and Smart Solutions at CEPSI.
Powering Laos on Many Levels
"Originally published on Wouter Van Wersch’s LinkedIn. Wouter is the President and CEO of GE Asia Pacific.
My first visit to Laos in September 2016, coincided with President Obama’s trip - when he became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the nation - and since then, I have always been impressed by the progress being made in the country whenever I return.
Building On Innovation With GE At CEPSI 2018
New energy sector innovations on the horizon were showcased at the recent CEPSI 2018 event and the GE Reports team had the opportunity to talk with some of the engineers, and developers, behind these.