Chennai & Noida to Power India's Grid with GE Vernova's ₹140 Crore

GE Vernova has announced a planned investment of approximately ₹140 crore (USD 16 million) through its listed entity, GE Vernova T&D India, to enhance its manufacturing and engineering footprint in India. This strategic move aims to meet the growing demand for advanced grid technologies that are critical for delivering stable, secure, and reliable electricity.

The investment will support two major initiatives: the establishment of a new manufacturing line at GE Vernova’s existing facility in Chennai (Pallavaram), and the development of a new engineering and testing centre in Noida. These expansions will significantly increase the company’s capability to design, build, and test next-generation equipment for modern transmission systems.

A key focus of the expansion will be on advanced technologies such as High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) and Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems (FACTS). The Chennai facility will be equipped to manufacture Line Commutated Converter (LCC) HVDC valves, Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology, and Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) valves—all vital components for long-distance power transmission and grid stability, especially in integrating renewable energy sources.

The Noida facility will house an advanced engineering and test laboratory dedicated to system design validation and control systems testing, ensuring high performance and reliability of equipment under real-world grid conditions. The Noida lab is scheduled to become operational by the end of 2025, while the Chennai manufacturing line is expected to be completed by early 2027.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.