Imagine wind turbines that see, talk, and react to one another. Turbines that auto adjust operations in real time based on weather and ambient conditions. Advanced Research is playing a key role in achieving GE Vernova’s vision for the future of wind. Execution on this priority lies in the advancement and application of AI and machine learning to enable adaptive wind farm controls.
Availability is the heart of this priority, with our scope spanning both onshore and offshore turbines. Advanced Research is designing a more robust sensory system for GE’s wind turbines to continuously monitor asset health and identify outlier behavior before costly issues arise. We’re also driving automated turbine inspections, particularly for offshore applications, with the aim of improving safety, speed, and lowering costs.
The installed capacity for onshore and offshore wind turbines is projected to multiply over the next few decades. To lead the industry as a supplier of choice, GE Vernova will lean into pioneering technology development in manufacturing automation, quality control, design cycles, sustainability, and low-cost logistics. The goal is to increase domestic throughput and drive down CAPEX for onshore and offshore customers.
Advanced Research is known for tackling challenges head on, and the biggest challenge for wind power is a reliable and cost competitive offshore wind turbine. In addition to increasing performance through digital advancements, we’re exploring advanced materials for blades and engineering more efficient, and lighter-weight generators to increase annual energy production and lower costs.
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