GE introduced the latest in its line of brilliant wind turbines with the 2.2-107 and announced an order of 32 turbines from Omega Energia in the Piaui region of Brazil. This is the first order for GE’s 2.2-107 wind turbine, which was selected by Omega Energia in the A-5 Brazil energy auction on December 13,…
GE’s Wind PowerUp technology improves output on more than 1,000 units worldwide
GE’s renewable energy business announced that its Wind PowerUp platform has secured more than 1,000 units under contract to date. PowerUp, a GE Predictivity solution, is a customized software-enabled platform that allows wind farm operators to increase annual energy production on their turbines by up to 5 percent, taking into account environmental conditions. A five…
GE announces cumulative 3.9 gigawatts of U.S. orders
GE’s renewable energy business announced a cumulative 3.9 GW of firm and unconditional wind turbine supply orders in the United States since January 1, 2013, the date of the Production Tax Credit extension. Of these orders, 1.1 GW of GE technology was placed into service in 2013. The remaining 2.8 GW will be commissioned or…
GE introduces 2.85-103 wind turbine specifically engineered for Japan
GE recently introduced its 2.85-103 wind turbine for Japan with 2.85MW rated power and 103m rotor diameter, generating high power output for constrained areas. The wind turbine is specifically engineered for Japanese environmental conditions and is able to withstand higher turbulence, typhoon class wind speeds, and lightning beyond the current IEC standard. One hundred 2.85-103…
Software to maximize wind power while complying with grid regulations
GE will install its WindCONTROL software to help maximize energy output at two First Wind projects in Maine, a total of 95 GE wind turbines. The software will regulate curtailment by monitoring and controlling the wind turbines’ ramp rates, effectively easing power spikes, and putting less strain on the turbine as compared to constant starts…