Today at the CIGRE event in Paris, GE Vernova and Systems With Intelligence (SWI) formalized their partnership through a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing substation monitoring solutions. This collaboration will harness technologies such as gas sensing, bushing monitoring, and infrared thermography, integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to elevate diagnostics and asset management for utility companies and transmission system operators (TSOs).

The initial result of this collaboration will be the integration of SWI’s infrared sensors into GE Vernova’s DGA 900 Plus system, with commercial availability anticipated in early 2025.

Furthermore, SWI’s Pan/Tilt substation-level sensors will be incorporated into GE Vernova’s GridBeats™ Asset Vision, a comprehensive substation monitoring solution that combines various sensing methods to enhance diagnostic capabilities while simplifying the overall complexity of the solutions.

PARIS, France (August 27, 2024) – The collaboration between GE Vernova and SWI is set to revolutionize substation monitoring. The partnership seeks to blend cutting-edge technologies such as gas sensing, bushing monitoring, and infrared thermography, enhanced by AI and ML, to optimize grid asset management. By integrating SWI’s innovative infrared thermography and touchless monitoring systems with GE Vernova’s expertise in grid diagnostics, the companies aim to create a more efficient approach to monitoring electrical assets.

The primary focus of this alliance will be on substation monitoring, combining both companies’ leading technologies to provide integrated monitoring and diagnostic intelligence. This initiative is designed to streamline operations for utilities and TSOs, enabling quicker issue detection and contributing to a more reliable and efficient power grid.

“Asset managers today are inundated with data from various sensing devices provided by different vendors, resulting in fragmented data silos and the need for multiple software tools to manage and analyze this data independently,” stated Graham McGuigan, Product Line Leader for Monitoring & Diagnostics at GE Vernova. “Our collaboration with SWI aims to consolidate these data streams into a more cohesive and intelligent monitoring system.”

Angelo Rizzo, President and CEO of SWI, emphasized, “By merging various sensing techniques, we can develop solutions that enhance diagnostic intelligence while simplifying the user experience. This partnership represents a significant stride toward achieving that objective.”

The first concrete outcome from this collaboration will be the integration of SWI’s fixed infrared sensors into GE Vernova’s DGA 900 Plus, an advanced multi-gas monitoring system for transformers. This system is designed to monitor transformer health by detecting early warning signs of issues, thus preventing potential failures and ensuring a stable and efficient power supply. This enhanced solution is expected to be commercially available in early 2025, allowing asset managers to seamlessly incorporate infrared thermography into the DGA 900 Plus platform, which already includes features for dissolved gas analysis, bushing monitoring, and predictive modeling.

Looking forward, GE Vernova and SWI plan to broaden their collaboration to include the integration of SWI’s pan/tilt infrared sensors within the GridBeats™ Asset Vision substation monitoring solution, further enhancing capabilities in electrical grid asset management. GridBeats™ represents GE Vernova’s portfolio of software-defined automation solutions aimed at digitizing the grid.

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About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a global energy company dedicated to providing solutions across Power, Wind, and Electrification sectors, underpinned by its accelerator businesses. With over 130 years of experience addressing global challenges, GE Vernova is positioned to lead the energy transition, focusing on electrification while also working towards decarbonization. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the company employs approximately 75,000 individuals across more than 100 countries, committed to its mission of “The Energy to Change the World” by delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions.

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions division focuses on electrifying the world through advanced grid technologies, facilitating power transmission and distribution, and supporting a decarbonized energy transition.

About Systems With Intelligence

Systems With Intelligence Inc. is a global leader in Touchless™ monitoring solutions tailored for electric utility applications. SWI’s systems collect and analyze data that enhances safety and reliability while reducing operational costs. By integrating thermal monitoring with advanced analytic algorithms, SWI’s solutions automate remote site monitoring.

SWI products are engineered for extreme environments, capable of withstanding high levels of electromagnetic interference, static discharge, and voltage surges. This reliability enables customers to concentrate on their operations without disruption.

The management and technical teams at Systems With Intelligence consist of professionals with extensive experience in advanced technologies for mission-critical applications in harsh settings. Their expertise spans substation and industrial automation, communications, and utility operations, uniquely positioning them to deliver effective and intelligent monitoring solutions.

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