E has announced it will invest up to $5 million over the next two years to add a second manufacturing location for GE’s TM 2500 and LM2500Xpress aeroderivative units for the Americas region in its existing Global Technology Center in Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
The new manufacturing hub will complement the current GE manufacturing site in Veresegyhaz, Hungary, the company said. GE said the move underscores its commitment to its highly flexible and mobile aeroderivative gas turbine technology, which can be used to help manage power shortages, stabilize the grid and support renewables growth.
GE’s Global Technology Center in Greenville will significantly increase its manufacturing capability to support deliveries in the Americans region, but also the global aeroderivative growth. According to a study by Global Market Insights, the global aeroderivative turbine segment is set to exceed $2.5 billion by 2025, demonstrating that the agile aeroderivative turbine technology is recognized for its compact size, lighter weight, quick start capability and operational flexibility. With quick start times, aeroderivative turbines are considered a crucial component for renewables balancing in grid systems. Aeroderivative turbines can start and stop daily and quickly, further enhancing their suitability to support renewable energy generation and grid balancing.
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