GE Vernova to Enhance Power Reliability in New York with Synchronous Condenser Contract from National Grid.

GE Vernova has been awarded a contract by National Grid’s upstate New York business to supply and construct two separate 115 kV synchronous condenser sites at the company’s Coffeen and Taylorville substations. The company will install three synchronous machines, including Prolec GE generator step-up (GSU) transformers at each site, which are expected to help manage the flow of electricity and prevent power outages by increasing the short-circuit strength for consistent and reliable power. The project is part of a larger effort to meet New York State’s ambitious goals to reduce carbon emissions by 85% by 2050 from 1990 levels.