GE Global Grid Planning: Connecting People to Power Around the World
There are more than 1 billion people worldwide without access to reliable, affordable and efficient electricity. GE’s Energy Consulting business is working to close that gap with grid operators, governments, utilities and other stakeholders in countries around the globe. Check out just a few examples where we’re working to help bring more power to more people.
Cambodia
Nigeria
Nigeria wants to achieve 2020 goals of 30 GW additional power generation, developing a 750 KV “Super Grid” and developing the country’s gas, large hydro, renewable and coal resources. Click to see how we’re helping!
Bangladesh
On November 1st, 2014, the Bangladesh grid suffered a blackout. The population was without power for 18 hours before the grid could be revived. Check out the work Energy Consulting is doing to help the country plan its grid for the future to avoid another catastrophic event.
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s government has a set target to improve electricity access from the current rate of 13% to 70% by 2030. Learn about the solutions Energy Consulting experts designed to connect rural communities to reliable, affordable and efficient power.
Myanmar
Myanmar is emerging from decades of international sanctions under a new political system and needs to build out infrastructure to achieve economic growth. Learn how Energy Consulting is helping the country with components of an electric power system master plan for the country.
Nigeria
Nigeria wants to achieve 2020 goals of 30 GW additional power generation, developing a 750 KV “Super Grid” and developing the country’s gas, large hydro, renewable and coal resources. Click to see how we’re helping!
Bangladesh
On November 1st, 2014, the Bangladesh grid suffered a blackout. The population was without power for 18 hours before the grid could be revived. Check out the work Energy Consulting is doing to help the country plan its grid for the future to avoid another catastrophic event.
Myanmar
Myanmar is emerging from decades of international sanctions under a new political system and need to build out infrastructure to achieve economic growth. Learn how Energy Consulting is helping the country with an electricity “master plan” to position it for a bright future.
Cambodia
Cambodia’s grid is interconnected with the grids in Vietnam and Laos. Interconnected grids are common amongst neighboring countries to provide support in the event something happens on a neighbor’s system. GE’s Energy Consulting business was contracted by the grid operator in Cambodia to evaluate what would happen if Cambodia’s grid were unexpectedly disconnected from Vietnam’s.
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea’s government has set target to improve electricity access from the current rate of 13% to 70% by 2030. Learn about the concepts Energy Consulting experts designed to connect rural communities to reliable, affordable and efficient power.
Energy Consulting
For nearly a century, a core group of leading GE technical and business experts has focused its energies on solving the electric power industry’s most pressing challenges - driving the evolution of electric power systems with greater affordability, reliability, and efficiency. Today, GE’s Energy Consulting team continues this tradition by providing innovative solutions across the entire spectrum of power generation, delivery, and utilization. With our cross-company resources, GE’s Energy Consulting business is able to serve a diverse global client base with a strong local presence.
