GE Vernova's data center solutions for the modern energy landscape
Data centers require fast, reliable, and more sustainable power to keep data secure and accessible. GE Vernova offers a comprehensive suite of solutions to meet these unique needs.
Fast, reliable, sustainable power
Keeping up with rising energy demands
With the rise of cloud computing, AI, and 5G, the demand for scalable, efficient data centers is increasing, raising energy consumption and straining resources. Data centers must operate with the highest reliability to support critical infrastructure—even during utility outages.
Why work with GE Vernova?
Data center solutions for any need
GE Vernova provides 25% of the world’s power and is well-positioned to help meet the unprecedented demands of data centers. Whether you operate a utility, an IPP, a standalone data center or a co-located data center facility, we have a portfolio of solutions to help meet your needs—from site selection and power procurement to improving operations and enhancing system efficiency.
Front of the meter
Front-of-the-meter (FOTM) power is typically large-scale power generation managed by utilities and IPPs exporting power to the grid. This power helps balance supply and demand, providing a more reliable energy supply, and supporting multiple customers.
Behind the meter
"Behind-the-meter" data center power providers generate electricity on-site, directly supplying the data center with minimal or no reliance on the electrical grid. This helps provide more control over the data center power needs, increasing reliability and reducing dependence on external power sources.
- Aeroderivative natural gas
- HDGT combined cycle
- Microgrids
- Nuclear
The aeroderivative simple cycle solution provides temporary prime power until a grid connection is available and then it can be switched to provide backup power to the data center. Aeroderivative gas turbines have high reliability and availability, fast starts and fast installation. For longer term installations, a heat recovery option could be deployed to provide chilled water to serve the data center’s cooling system, improving the data center's power usage and water usage effectiveness (PUE and WUE).
GE Vernova's heavy duty combined cycle solution provides prime power for data centers in both behind-the-meter and grid-connected projects. Our wide portfolio of heavy duty gas turbines are scalable with multiple train configurations to meet data center load needs from 200 MW to multi-GW. GE Vernova's frame turbines are capable of integrating with carbon capture systems or using low-carbon fuels enabling reliable, dispatchable low-carbon power.
Microgrids are localized energy systems capable of operating independently or in conjunction with the main grid, facilitating quicker power delivery to data centers. This lowers transmission and distribution losses, enhances response times, and can provide a more reliable and immediate power supply. By incorporating various energy sources, including renewables, battery storage, and gas turbines, they provide a dependable power supply, even during widespread disruptions like extreme weather or cyberattacks.
The BWRX-300 SMR can serve 300 MW of reliable, carbon-free electricity to data centers either through existing grid connections or as a behind-the-meter solution. Onsite generation with the BWRX-300 SMR can lower energy costs by increasing electrical efficiency using low cost heat from the SMR to produce chilled water. The BWRX-300 could also support production of carbon-neutral fuels to support transportation or onsite backup generation. Alternatively, a gigawatt-scale ”4+1 Power Pack” SMR configuration could offer 1,200 MWe.
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- Navigating power solutions for data centers: Fast, reliable, sustainable
- Enhancing operational efficiency with AI
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White papers
- The data centers AI & ML trilemma
- Greening data center infrastructure
White paper
The data centers AI & ML trilemma
As the world is making efforts to decarbonize at an affordable, reliable, and sustainable aim, the Information technology Industry has been growing at a higher rate than the energy infrastructure. Data Centers, 5G, cloud computing and block chains are just a few examples that are imposing a growing burden on utilities and energy sources. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) added on the top of the existing challenges more ones that will require a holistic view to prepare for what’s coming to fulfill the data centers energy demand while minimizing the environmental impact.
White paper
Greening data center infrastructure with aeroderivative technology and microgrid controls
How do you green an operation that requires reliable-resilient power 24/7/365, in a dynamically changing environment, while maintaining global environmental responsibility, sustainability, and profitability? This white paper shows some data center models relying on GE Vernova’s aeroderivative gas turbine technology to support the mission-critical data center segment in its continued transition to a greener, more sustainable and efficient infrastructure.
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Data is everywhere
Data centers—and the information they store—are becoming increasingly integral to the way we live our lives every day. We provide data centers with electrical infrastructure solutions that help keep the information in these centers secure while simultaneously accessible.
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