3 Jun 2013
GE and BELECTRIC Partner to Power Tomorrow's Green Energy
PARIS - June 3, 2013 - Less than one year after developing and delivering the first 1,500-VDC ProSolar central inverter technology to solar power plant system integrator BELECTRIC, GE's Power Conversion (NYSE: GE) business has signed an agreement with the aim to install more than 100 of this type of new and innovative inverter by the end of the year. The agreement represents the first step by the companies to join forces in developing innovative solar solutions for the utility solar market.
28 May 2013
Dalian Shipyard Chooses GE to Deliver Drive and Automation System for Goliath Crane to Build Next-Generation LNG Tankers and Container Vessels
PARIS — May 28, 2013 — When the time came to expand Dalian Shipyard’s shipbuilding and repair facilities to build next-generation LNG tankers and container vessels, they turned to long-term partner GE Power Conversion (NYSE:GE) to supply the complete drive and automation system for Goliath Crane. Over their 12-year relationship, GE has helped Dalian Shipyard to remain competitive by supplying drive and automation technology up to the latest standards, as well as by adapting its drive solutions to Dalian Shipyard’s requirements making them more customized and flexible in connecting existing components and systems to GE’s crane technology.
22 May 2013
GE Power Conversion Helps to Electrify Railway Connection between Poland and Germany with Decentralized Converter Station Lohsa for Deutsche Bahn – DB Energie Gmbh
PARIS — May 22, 2013 — GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a contract with Deutsche Bahn – DB Energie GmbH to supply a conversion station at its Lohsa substation. The new station will use an advanced transformer-less solution on the railway side, together with direct feed to the catenary (overhead lines) from three static frequency converters. GE’s solution will help provide DB Energie with higher conversion efficiency at a lower cost.
8 May 2013
New Visor Asset Management System from GE Power Conversion Ensures Efficient, Effective, Responsive Service
PARIS - May 8, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) announces the launch of a new supervisory system designed for remote monitoring and diagnostics of its drives, machines and control systems operating in the field. The Visor Asset Management system improves GE's unique integrated marine systems solution, improving productivity and availability through automation, dynamic positioning, drives, electrical motors and generators, prime movers, power distribution equipment, bridge controls, navigation systems and position measuring equipment.
7 May 2013
New Dynamic Positioning System from GE Power Conversion Puts Control Back in the Hands of the Mariner
PARIS - May 7, 2013 - GE´s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) announces that they are bringing enhanced operability to the company´s Dynamic Positioning (DP) system. The latest version, being launched at OTC, is more energy–efficient, better integrated, and–most importantly–more ‘mariner friendly’. “We are giving ship control back to the mariners,” says Paul English, Marine Leader of GE Power Conversion.
6 May 2013
“Inovelis™” Pump Jet Signals a Technological Breakthrough in Electrical Thruster Propulsion Technology for Offshore
PARIS - May 6, 2013 - In a move that could change the way the maritime industry views propulsion technology, GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has increased its offshore systems portfolio with Inovelis, a podded thruster with unmatched fuel efficiency and overall performance.
6 May 2013
GE Applies Variable Frequency to Improve Efficiency of Traditional Ship Propulsion Systems
PARIS - May 6, 2013 - GE´s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) unveils a new power and propulsion system that reduces fuel consumption by controlling engine speed on platform support vessels at OTC. The Variable Frequency Active Front-End power and propulsion system, or VF-AFE, enables ship owners using conventional power system components to lower engine speeds when feasible, cut fuel consumption, and reduce emissions and maintenance requirements.
2 May 2013
India Chooses GE Power Conversion Technology to Meet Growing Energy Demands
PARIS - May 2, 2013 - GE's Power Conversion business will help India face its ever increasing electricity demand through the use of its highly efficient variable-speed drive technology, which offers greater output control, for THDC India Ltd.'s (Tehri Hydro Development Corporation), 1,000 Megawatt (MW) pumped-storage hydro power plant. The new facility is located on the Bhagirathi River in the state of Uttarakhand.
2 May 2013
GE’s Power Conversion Technology to Power Seadrill’s West Mira Semi–Submersible
PARIS — May 2, 2013 — GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a multi–million dollar contract with shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) of Ulsan, South Korea. GE will supply electric power, propulsion systems and drilling drives for a new semi–submersible drilling platform HHI is building for Seadrill Ltd., which is expected to work in either the North Sea or offshore Canada.
24 Apr 2013
GE to help develop the shipping industry in China by cooperating with the Shanghai Maritime University
PARIS - April 24, 2013 - GE (NYSE: GE) has signed an agreement with Shanghai Maritime University (SMU). GE helps improve the capabilities of the shipping engineering community in China by providing laboratory facilities and cooperating on research and innovation projects.
22 Apr 2013
GE Power Conversion Unveils Breakthrough Solutions for Marine Applications at Offshore Technology Conference
PARIS - April 22, 2013 - Improved performance, efficiency, and sustainability all figure strongly in the new solutions that GE's Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) is unveiling at OTC 2013, the Offshore Technology Conference taking place in Houston, TX, on May 6-9.
18 Apr 2013
GE to Upgrade US Navy Ship, Saving Money and Increasing Efficiency
PARIS — April 18, 2013 — In efforts to extend ship life, increase capability and assure critical operations, the U.S. Navy is refitting its USS Mount Whitney Blue Ridge class command ship. GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a contract worth US$14 million if all options are exercised with Military Sealift Command (MSC) for this three-year, large electrical refit project, which will be one of the largest MSC has ever completed of this type as well as GE Power Conversion’s largest electrical refit project for the U.S. Navy. This project builds on Power Conversion’s recent success with providing equipment for other U.S. Navy ships, including the USS Tripoli (LHA-7), the LHD-8 and the LHA-6.
