imagination at work
GE's real-life intelligent turbines can
Forecast electricity production over the next hour and store excess power in the battery
Generate enough energy to power a city twice the size of Los Angeles for a year
Eliminate greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to what all cars in Massachusetts produce in one year
Sustain an estimated 10, 000 U.S. jobs
When wind gusts ramp up quickly, power can be wasted if the grid cannot absorb it all.
With GE's Ramp Control Application, this extra wind power can be captured and stored short term in the battery for use by operators when the grid needs it later.
Wind speeds vary by small amounts all the time, affecting how much power the wind turbines produce.
GE's Predictable Power Application allows wind farm operators to forecast their energy output in 15-16 minute intervals as wind speeds change. Think of it as cruise control for your wind turbine.
Energy needs constantly fluctuate as consumers plug and unplug throughout the day.
GE's Frequency Regulation Application allows turbines to respond to fluctuating demand with total precision, which results in additional revenue for wind farm operators.