GE Vernova has recently declared its plans to invest approximately USD $16 million in India to expand its electrification manufacturing and engineering footprint – specifically, advanced grid technologies that enable stable, reliable, and secure delivery of electricity.
The investment will be made by GE Vernova T&D India Limited, the listed entity of GE Vernova’s Electrification business in India and includes the development of a new manufacturing line at its existing facility in Chennai (Pallavaram) and a new facility in Noida. These expansions are expected to enhance the ability of GE Vernova T&D India Limited to manufacture and test key next-generation equipment used in modern transmission systems, supporting both India’s energy transition and export demand from other fast-growing economies.
These new expansions will focus on High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS) – technologies that help stabilize power grids, reduce transmission losses, and make it easier to connect renewable energy like solar and wind. These systems are critical for getting renewable energy from where it’s generated – often in remote areas – to where it’s needed most: cities, industries, and communities.
Commenting on the development, Johan Bindele, VP of Grid Systems Integration at GE Vernova, said, ““India continues to be a critical part of our global strategy—both for our customers and as a manufacturing hub. GE Vernova’s Electrification equipment backlog has more than tripled over the past year – driven by strong demand for transformers, switchgear, and grid technologies including HVDC and FACTS. These new expansions are aimed at enhancing our capabilities in the region, helping reduce supply chain dependencies, and allowing us to deliver faster, smarter solutions to customers in India and around the world.”
