GE Vernova will expand is electrification facility in Berlin with the opening of a High Voltage Direct Current Competence Centre. The HVDC centre will develop leading edge tenchology to speed the energy transition by improving grid stability and integreating more renewable energy across Germany and Europe, GE Vernova said.
The centre 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 expansion positions GE Vernova’s Berlin facility as a hub for the company’s electrification systems in Europe, the company said.
The expansion will bring an estimated 500 jobs to the region, according to the company.
“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.”
GE Vernova is currently has a parnership with grid operator 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.