GE Factory In Brazil Delivers 90-Ton Equipment For Renewable Energy Generation In Colombia

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Published on 09/09/2020 at 14:18

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The Scope of GE Power Conversion Includes the Delivery of a 60 MW Generator, Along with Assembly and Spare Parts to Generate Renewable Energy at a Plant in Colombia

GE provides technology, solutions, and services for the entire energy chain, from generation to consumption, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Through its GE Power Conversion business unit, the multinational produced and delivered a 90-ton piece of equipment for renewable energy projects in Colombia from its Brazilian factory located in Campinas, São Paulo.

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The GE Power Conversion project encompasses the supply of a water-cooled solid pole generator with a 60 MW installed capacity, weighing approximately 90 tons. In addition, GE will also deliver assembly and spare parts for renewable energy generation.

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Operation of GE Equipment at the Renewable Energy Plant in Colombia

The process of generating energy from sugarcane occurs through steam production, where the cane bagasse, which is burned in a boiler, generates the steam that will drive a turbine coupled to the GE Power Conversion generator, the largest ever installed at the Colombian plant in Incauca.

This solid pole generator from GE will assist both the Incauca plant and the Colombian grid in providing vital energy for the population, while also utilizing the waste from bagasse for a more sustainable use of renewable energy.

About GE Power Conversion

GE Power Conversion is a subsidiary of General Electric (GE), serving specialized sectors through customized techniques and advanced technologies.

The business offers products and solutions not only for mining applications but also for a wide range of industries such as renewable energy, marine, and oil and gas. The technologies include automation and distribution systems, electric motors, and frequency converters, which help reduce energy consumption.

GE Factory In Brazil Delivers 90-Ton Equipment For Renewable Energy Generation In Colombia

The Scope of GE Power Conversion Includes the Delivery of a 60 MW Generator, Along with Assembly and Spare Parts to Generate Renewable Energy at a Plant in Colombia

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Operation of GE Equipment at the Renewable Energy Plant in Colombia

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GE Factory In Brazil Delivers 90-Ton Equipment For Renewable Energy Generation In Colombia

The Scope of GE Power Conversion Includes the Delivery of a 60 MW Generator, Along with Assembly and Spare Parts to Generate Renewable Energy at a Plant in Colombia

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