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GridOS® for Electric Utilities

Orchestrate a more sustainable energy grid

As the energy transition heats up, the associated complexities and challenges are becoming too much for traditional grid management. It’s time to embrace grid orchestration with GridOS.

Electric Utilities

Overview

secure electric grid

Secure. Sustainable. Balanced.

Renewables and DERs are increasing. Energy flows are more complex. And severe weather strikes frequently. Utilities need software that can directly address these challenges and orchestrate the grid. That’s where GridOS Orchestration Software can help, with its suite of advanced grid applications.

A look at the numbers

See how GE Vernova has helped utilities around the globe:

21%


GE Vernova customers experience 21% less network outages to keep the lights on for their customers.*

17%


GE Vernova customers realize 17% faster restoration times to keep the lights on for their customers.*

25%


of the world’s electricity generated with the help of GE Vernova technology base.**

90%


of the world’s power transmission utilities have been equipped with GE Vernova technology.

Disclaimer

* Data source from Annual Electric Power Industry Report, Form EIA-861, October 2023 results based on all utilities in the United States. Reliability data reflects average SAIDI and SAIFI with MEDs.

** As of June 2024, 25% of the world’s electricity is generated with the help of GE Vernova’s technology base. Percentages are rounded to the nearest whole number.

End-to-end grid orchestration software:

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Disruptions

Effectively prepare for, manage, and recover from disruptive events faster and safer than ever before.
grid network lifecycle management

Network Lifecycle

From planning and design to deployment and maintenance, get a clear view of the entire network and its state.
grid network operations

Network Operations

Iron out complexities and unlock real-time management, balancing, and optimization of your network. 
renewable energy management

Renewables Management

Quickly and safely onboard, integrate, and manage renewables and DERs.
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Energy Markets

Properly optimize power supply to unlock greater markets participation, all while ensuring energy security and affordability.

Ask the analysts

GE Vernova #1 in Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard for Grid DERMS

Guidehouse Insights Leaderboard: Grid DERMS

GE Vernova, a pioneer in transforming the energy grid into a smarter, more resilient ecosystem, proudly announces its position as the #1 provider in the Guidehouse Insights 2024 Leaderboard for Grid DERMS vendors. Our GridOS® DERMS software sets a new standard in distributed energy resource (DER) management, empowering grid operators to navigate the complexities of DER integration.

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FAQs

FAQs

How do smart grids improve grid management?
Smart grids enhance grid management through several key improvements:

1. Real-Time Grid Monitoring and Control: Smart grids use advanced sensors and communication technologies to provide real-time data on electricity flow and grid conditions. This allows for better monitoring and more precise control of the grid, enabling quick responses to any issues or changes in demand.

2. Enhanced Reliability and Efficiency: By incorporating automated systems, smart grids can detect and resolve faults quickly, reducing the duration and frequency of power outages. This improves overall reliability and efficiency in electricity distribution.

3. Integration of Renewable Energy: Smart grids facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, by efficiently managing the variability and intermittency of these resources. This is achieved through advanced forecasting and grid balancing capabilities.

4. Data-Driven Decision Making: The data collected by smart grids supports data-driven decision-making processes for utilities, enabling them to optimize grid operations, maintenance schedules, and infrastructure investments. Smart grids often make use of a grid data fabric to make it simpler for operators and applications to access and utilize data.

5. Enhanced Security: Smart grids incorporate cybersecurity measures, like the Zero Trust grid security principles built into GridOS, to protect against cyber threats, ensuring the safety and reliability of the power supply.
How do I identify the best grid management solutions for utilities?
The best grid management solutions leverage automation and machine learning to orchestrate, not just manage the sustainable energy grid. They also enable the various components of the grid to be controlled holistically across distribution and transmission, IT and OT, and field and control room as a single, interconnected entity.
What are GE Vernova’s best grid solutions for electric utilities?
GE Vernova offers a variety of grid orchestration solutions for all aspects of the grid, including transmission, distribution, and the edge. They are all part of the GridOS grid orchestration portfolio, the first software portfolio designed exclusively for grid orchestration.
Customer Stories

Customer Stories

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