GE finishes grid updates in Norway

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GE has completed the largest Static Var Compensator (SVC) upgrade project for two of Norway transmission system operator Statnett’s substations / The trial run for both substations was executed without a single interruption of service, and the stations have continued their operation into commercial service / GE provides leading technological solutions to ever-evolving grid challenges, including the integration of more and more renewable energy, through successful implementation of its new “SmoothSine” modularized control software for SVC and STATCOM

GE's Grid Solutions business [NYSE:GE] has successfully completed the three-month trial of its Static Var Compensator (SVC) upgrade to the existing SVCs at two substations belonging to Statnett, Norway’s electrical... ... More: Official Press Release GE

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