05.February
GE Vernova expands U.S. onshore wind operations with 1.1 GW repowering contracts secured in 2025
- Initiatives directly benefit domestic manufacturing employment at GE Vernova’s Pensacola, Florida plant
- Repowering strategies enable accelerated capacity expansion through existing infrastructure to deliver reliable, cost-effective, and secure energy resources supporting national development objectives
SCHENECTADY, NY (February 5, 2026) – GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind division revealed today that 2025 saw the acquisition of 1.1 gigawatt (GW) repowering contracts for U.S. onshore wind installations. The projects will incorporate nacelles and drive trains produced domestically at GE Vernova’s Pensacola manufacturing center, which employs veterans comprising 20% of its workforce, thereby reinforcing American energy security, affordability, and domestic production capabilities.
Uzair Memon, Chief Commercial Officer for GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind Services division, stated, “These substantial repower contracts demonstrate the pivotal function our cutting-edge technology serves in optimizing current wind energy assets. Through implementation of our advanced repower solutions, clients achieve enhanced energy output, improved asset reliability, reduced operational expenditures, and extended wind farm longevity. This achievement reflects our dedication to enhancing the productivity and sustainability of existing renewable infrastructure while simultaneously strengthening U.S. manufacturing sectors and employment opportunities.”
David Hardy, GE Vernova’s Chief Commercial Officer for Wind, emphasized, “Repowering initiatives allow us to modernize wind farms, boosting annual energy generation, operational lifespan, and project efficiency. These endeavors stem from enduring customer collaborations where we deliver tailored solutions maximizing performance and long-term asset value.”
All contracts were finalized during 2025. The repowering initiatives are projected to achieve commercial operation between 2026 and 2027. Technical advantages of turbine repowering include enhanced component size, increased energy output, and prolonged operational longevity for optimized renewable energy capture.
GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind division maintains a global footprint of approximately 59,000 turbines and 120 GW of installed capacity. With over two decades of customer commitment, the business provides next-generation high-capacity turbines at scale, advancing decarbonization through premium, cost-effective, and sustainable renewable energy solutions.
About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) represents a purpose-driven global energy enterprise encompassing Power, Electrification and Wind business units, supported by specialized accelerator divisions. With more than 130 years of expertise addressing global challenges, GE Vernova occupies a unique position to lead energy transition efforts by electrifying economies while pursuing decarbonization. The company empowers customers to energize nations and deliver critical electricity infrastructure essential for health, safety, security, and enhanced living standards. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., GE Vernova operates with approximately 85,000 employees across 100 countries worldwide. Anchored by its corporate purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova’s technologies enable a more accessible, dependable, sustainable, and secure energy future.
GE Vernova’s Wind business specializes in providing comprehensive wind energy solutions to accelerate the energy transition through advanced wind power technologies. Customer offerings include the next-generation 3-megawatt onshore wind turbine with enhanced efficiency and the Haliade-X offshore wind turbine platform, complemented by maintenance services and asset life extension options.