• Launch of GridBeats™ APS (Automation and Protection System) to help utilities upgrade protection and operations without service disruption
• Reduces substation hardware footprint by running multiple functions on a shared platform
• Supports grid reliability as networks grow and operational demands increase

San Diego, California (February 3, 2026) – GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) has introduced a new solution aimed at simplifying grid operations and protection as electricity systems worldwide expand and become more complex.

GridBeats™ APS (Automation and Protection System) is the latest addition to GE Vernova’s GridBeats™ portfolio of software-defined automation solutions. It is designed to help utilities modernize substations, minimize equipment requirements, and maintain reliable power delivery as grid needs evolve.

Modernizing substation design and operations

Developed to address challenges such as aging infrastructure, capacity growth, operational complexity, and cybersecurity risks, GridBeats™ APS reimagines traditional substation architecture. The system operates as a unified platform that supports all protection and control applications within a substation. By leveraging GE Vernova’s proprietary hardware abstraction technology, it significantly reduces the amount of physical equipment required, as well as the number of spare units operators need to maintain.

With this approach, utilities can replace what previously required hundreds of communication and cybersecurity components with as few as ten, without compromising performance or protection levels.

Key capabilities of GridBeats™ APS

GridBeats™ APS enables operators to:

• Optimize operations: Update cybersecurity and communication software without revalidating protection and control functions
• Adapt to evolving needs: Run multiple applications on a single device, extending equipment lifecycle and improving flexibility
• Simplify management: Standardize systems, reduce training requirements, and streamline configuration processes
• Ensure continuous operation: Perform remote updates without shutting down devices, enhancing system reliability and resilience

“Electricity is becoming the backbone of modern economies, with demand increasing across industries, transport, buildings, and data infrastructure,” said Del Misenheimer, VP & CEO of Grid Automation & Software within GE Vernova’s Electrification segment. “As grids expand, automation becomes essential to manage complexity and maintain reliability at scale. Our approach combines hardware, software, and services to support grid modernization, and GridBeats™ APS reflects that by simplifying operations while keeping systems secure and power continuously available.”

The role of protection and control in modern grids

Protection and control systems are fundamental to ensuring safe and stable grid operation. Protection mechanisms detect faults and isolate affected areas quickly to prevent widespread outages, while control systems manage real-time grid performance to deliver electricity where it is needed. As networks grow, integrate renewable sources, and serve more users, these systems become increasingly critical for maintaining stability, reliability, and security.

GE Vernova is presenting GridBeats™ APS at DTECH 2026, held from February 3–5 in San Diego, California, where visitors can explore how the solution supports modern grid protection and operations. The company is exhibiting at booth #3112, and the product is also being introduced through a LinkedIn Live event.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a global energy company focused on Power, Wind, and Electrification, supported by its accelerator businesses. With more than 130 years of experience, the company is positioned to play a leading role in the energy transition by advancing electrification while reducing carbon emissions.

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, GE Vernova employs approximately 85,000 people across about 100 countries. Guided by its mission, The Energy to Change the World, the company develops technologies that support a more reliable, sustainable, and affordable energy future.

GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business delivers advanced technologies for power transmission and distribution, enabling modern grid infrastructure and supporting a secure, decarbonized energy transition.

The Electrification segment includes Grid Solutions, Power Conversion & Storage (together forming Electrification Systems), and digital technologies known as Electrification Software. These solutions are essential for transmitting, distributing, converting, storing, and managing electricity from generation to end use.

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