SUPPORTING ITALY’S ENERGY TRANSISTION

The right solution for Italy’s power needs

With renewable energy being added to Italy’s power grid and the phaseout of all coal power capacity by 2025, the country will need new power capacity to bridge the gap. Italy’s energy transition plan includes energy “hubs” that will support a decarbonized energy future by bringing together renewable power sources, energy storage technology and gas systems—all integrated into the surrounding communities.

GE has the solution to support Italy’s transition to a more renewable future: The 9HA.02 gas turbine. Reliable, proven, hydrogen-capable and cost-effective, this powerful gas turbine can help keep the lights on and contribute to a healthier environment for the people of Italy for many years to come.

MORE POWER, CLEANER POWER

Introducing the 9HA.02 gas turbine

Highly reliable and efficient to run, the 9HA.02 gas turbine can help deliver the lowest cost per KwH as compared to other gas turbine technologies. In fact, the 9HA.02 can deliver more than 64% net efficiency in combined-cycle operation.

Our gas turbines can also run on a variety of fuels that contain hydrogen, making them a good solution to help meet Italy’s current and future decarbonization goals. 

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A proven design with 15 9HA gas turbines in operation. You will benefit from:

Higher flexibility with reduced minimum environmental load to parking mode

Highest combined-cycle efficiency in industry

Hydrogen-ready gas turbines

Lowest emissions of any gas turbine in the industry

Tried and tested, proven technology

Modular configuration that reduces installation and cost

Simple air-cooling architecture for easy plant integration

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A LEADER IN H-CLASS TECHNOLOGY

Save time and money, reduce risk

The highly efficient, air-cooled 9HA.02 gas turbine is an industry leader in the H-class space, delivering exceptionally low lifecycle costs per megawatt.

Installing a gas turbine in your plant shouldn’t involve any unknowns. Across our HA fleet, each original turbine is put through a rigorous full-speed, full-load (FSFL) validation test at our Greenville, South Carolina facility. This $200 million investment allows us to push the units beyond real-world conditions—running the turbines at 110% of their rated speeds at load, and replicating the harshest conditions, from the Arabian desert to the mountains of Colorado—all to ensure that our customers have security of supply for their end users.

 

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Our H-class gas turbines enable the most cost-effective conversion of fuel to electricity to help utilities meet increasing power demands while saving fuel and operating costs and meeting local emissions requirements. Our HA gas turbines have earned two world records for efficiency—one for powering the world’s most efficient combined-cycle power plant for EDF in Bouchain, France, and a second one at the Nishi-Nagoya Power Station in Japan.

GE introduced the first HA-class gas turbine in 2014 with the first 50Hz HA in commercial operation in 2016, and since then our engineering teams have been making continuous performance enhancements. Now the fastest-growing fleet of heavy-duty gas turbines, our HA fleet—with 44 units in commercial operation—has accumulated more than 850,000 operating hours. In total, 45 customers have ordered 129 of our HA gas turbines. Learn more about the benefits of the HA gas turbine fleet here.

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GE’s HA gas turbine auxiliary systems are pre-configured, factory-assembled and tested modules engineered to reduce field connections, piping, and valves. This translates to a simpler, faster installation that requires less labor and reduces field schedule and installation quality risks while improving overall installation times—up to 25% quicker compared to GE F-class gas turbine enclosures. This modular configuration also makes it easier for technicians to perform any needed maintenance over the gas turbine’s lifecycle.

TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Meet the Experts

Interested in learning more about how GE is helping support Italy’s growth? Read our blog for additional information and insights from the region.

ARTICLE

Italy at a glance: The right natural gas solution for a sustainable energy future

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Author: Davide Di Stasio

Title: General Manager South Europe Services

With Italy’s plans to add a substantial amount of renewable energy to its grid, the need for reliable, cleaner power from gas power plants to balance out intermittent power sources is greater than ever.

HYDROGEN-READY GAS TURBINES

Global expertise in the use of hydrogen

GE is the world leader in the application of fuels containing hydrogen in gas turbines. Over the last 30 years, our turbines have logged more than 8 million operating hours running on hydrogen with concentrations ranging from 5% to 95% (by volume). This experience has helped GE become one of the world leaders in the application of fuels containing hydrogen in gas turbines.

We have hosted several customer webinars on the topic of decarbonization and the use of hydrogen in gas turbines. Browse these webinars below—now available on demand—to learn more from our GE and other industry experts. 

Learn more about the use of hydrogen in gas turbines

Browse our recent hydrogen webinars and live Q&As to discover what GE and industry experts are saying about the future of hydrogen as a viable fuel source.

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Decarbonization: The Role of Gas in our Energy Future

Learn about the current energy landscape, the evolution of the role of gas, and how it can serve as a lower-emission and affordable solution to support long-term plans for decarbonization.






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Hydrogen & Gas Turbines: Unleashing Decarbonized Power

As renewable energy grows in scale, so do global public policy initiatives aimed at developing a full range of decarbonized power options. What does this mean for you? Learn about the use of hydrogen and unlocking its potential so that it can be a reliable source of fuel going forward.

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A hydrogen society: What it takes

The 2015 Paris Agreement has a set goal of reaching net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2050—so what are some of the plans today and the different paths to get there? The current and future state of hydrogen, and the implications it has for power and the economy.


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ENHANCING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Enabling reliable, efficient and profitable operations

Italy’s successful transition to a new decarbonized landscape will require that plant operators not only have the most efficient technology, but also the right digital tools to help improve performance and drive operational priorities across the fleet, regardless of technology or manufacturer.

From operating the physical assets in your plant to managing your workforce with safety as a priority, GE’s digital suite of solutions can help make sure your plant performs as efficiently and competitively as possible—and can be operated from anywhere.

GE is recognized as an industrial software leader, trusted by hundreds of innovative power generators around the world. With GE’s digital solutions you will be able to:

Increase equipment reliability across the plant

Enhance your power generation capacity and flexibility

Operate in full compliance with the ENISA cyber security initiative

Boost the flexibility and productivity of your workforce

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PARTNERS FOR PROGRESS

GE’s 9HA gas turbine projects around the world

GE’s HA gas turbines are the technology of choice for many of the world’s power providers. We have 85 HA gas turbines under construction across the globe. Learn more about some of them here.

FRANCE - Bouchain

In 2016, GE and French partner EDF unveiled the world’s most efficient combined-cycle power plant, powered by GE’s 9HA.01 gas turbine. With the ability to produce more than 600 MW of electricity with a 62.22% efficiency rating, this new gas turbine set a world record for efficiency and set the stage for the newest 9HA gas turbine model—the 9HA.02.

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GREECE - Agios Nikolaos

Marking the 100th order for GE’s HA gas turbines, our 9HA.02 gas turbine will soon be powering Agios Nikolaos, one of the largest natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plants in Europe. Expected to begin operations toward the end of 2021, the Agios Nikolaos power plant will produce 826 MW of power and a thermal efficiency of more than 63%, making it one of Europe’s most efficient power plants as well.

POLAND - Dolna Odra

PGE has ordered two of GE’s high-efficiency, lower emission 9HA.01 gas turbines to power its Dolna Odra power plant in Poland. When operational in 2023, the two turbines, as well as two steam turbines and HRSGs, will generate up to 1.4 GW of power—enough electricity to power the equivalent of 1 million Polish households. They will also help stabilize the regional grid, which relies on offshore and onshore wind farms, and is expected to reduce C)2 emissions by about 2-3 million tons per year.

ISRAEL - Orot Rabin

Israel Electric Corporation has ordered a second GE 9HA.01 gas turbine for its Orot Rabin combined-cycle power plant as part of the country’s strategy of converting the existing plant from coal to high-efficiency gas-fired generation. GE will also supply a steam turbine generator, heat recovery steam generator and balance of plant equipment, in addition to a 15-year service agreement. The new gas turbine is expected be in operation in 2023.

MALAYSIA - Track 4, Pasir Gudang (Johor Malaysia)

Owned by Southern Power Generation Sdn Bhd., this 1440 MW combined-cycle power plant began commercial operation in February 2021 and is home to Malaysia’s first GE 9HA.02 gas turbines. The heart of the plant is two generating blocks, each equipped with a 9HA.02 gas turbine, generator and once-through heat recovery steam generator. Overall plant performance is monitored and enhanced with GE’s Predix* asset performance management (APM) software and Fleet360* platform of gas plant solutions.

Track 4A was recently declared POWER Magazine’s 2021 Power Plant of the Year.

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MALAYSIA - Track 4B, Alor Gajah (Melaka)

Owned by Edra Power, this 2,242 MW combined-cycle power plant is due to begin operations in 2021 and will be the country’s largest combined-cycle gas turbine power plant. Powered by 3 of GE’s 9HA.02 gas turbines, it is capable of providing up to 10% of Malaysia’s electricity needs.

INDONESIA - Tambak Lorok (Semarang, Central Java)

An initiative under the government’s plans of achieving 35,000 MW capacity, the 780 MW combined-cycle Tambak Lorok power plant will house Indonesia’s first 9HA gas turbine—as well as a GE generator, D650 steam turbine, heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) and balance of plant equipment. Expected to begin operations in 2021, the plant will provide enough power to supply the equivalent of up to 5 million homes and help ensure more reliable and affordable electricity for the Java-Bali grid.

INDONESIA - Jawa One (Cilamaya)

Part of the Indonesian government’s 35 GW electrification initiative to power close to 11 million homes throughout the country, the 1750 MW Jawa One combined-cycle power plant is due to begin operations in 2021 and will be powered by two units of GE’s 571 MW 9HA.02 gas turbines and two units of the 309 MW D652 steam turbine. The plant will also be serviced by GE as part of a 25+ multi-year agreement that includes APM digital solutions, commissioning and installation, parts, field and repair services.

THAILAND - EGAT Bangpakong (Bangkok)

Thailand's largest gas-fired power plant, this 1,400 MW combined-cycle facility is owned and operated by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and will be equipped with 2 of GE's 9HA gas turbine. Currently planned for completion in 2020, the plant is expected to deliver more than 1,400 MW to the national grid – enough electricity to supply the equivalent of up to 2 million average Thai homes and will help Thailand achieve its goal of securing 57,460 MW of power generation capacity by 2036.

TECHNOLOGY IN MOTION

See our HA gas turbines in action

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A world record for efficiency

In 2016, GE—in partnership with EDF in France—introduced the world’s most efficient combined-cycle power plant, powered by GE’s HA gas turbine. The HA ushered in a new era of efficiency, easier maintenance, and lower operating costs.

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GE’s gas turbine validation facilities

Take a look inside our Greenville, South Carolina (USA) facility, where our gas turbines are put through rigorous testing to ensure the highest customer performance.

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Evolution of our HA gas turbines

Learn about the evolution of our HA gas turbines and get an inside look at the technology and innovation advancements that led to the development of the 9HA.02.

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