• Offering a full suite of energy technologies designed to drive Africa’s industrial advancement and boost economic development.
• Highlighting CERius™, an AI-driven decarbonisation platform that empowers sustainable manufacturing and strengthens global market competitiveness.
• Deploying cutting-edge grid-firming innovations to enhance the resilience and dependability of Africa’s power infrastructure.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (June 17, 2026) – Aligned with the Africa Energy Forum’s focus on ‘Building Africa’s industrialized Future,’ GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) unveiled its end-to-end technology portfolio engineered to turn large-scale energy ambitions into tangible, operational outcomes. Achieving progress in this new phase of industrial growth demands an integrated strategy—one that seamlessly connects power generation with industrial demand. By combining renewable energy systems, smart electrification, and digital decarbonisation tools, GE Vernova is enabling African industries to expand efficiently, ensuring energy remains a stable, cost-effective, and sustainable driver of the continent’s economic transformation.

At the forum, GE Vernova demonstrated how intelligent digital systems are accelerating the clean energy shift. In Tunisia, national power provider STEG explored the potential of GE Vernova’s CERius™—a next-generation digital solution that leverages artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and digital twin capabilities to build a comprehensive emissions management framework. Transitioning from traditional hardware-based monitoring to a software-centric digital model allows STEG to access real-time, verifiable emissions data, essential for compliance with global benchmarks such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Testing at the Sousse B power plant validated the success of this digital transformation. Not only did it deliver consistent emissions tracking, but STEG expects the shift to software-driven operations to cut associated capital and maintenance expenses by as much as 50%. Improved data transparency strengthens Tunisia’s strategy to export electricity to Europe, illustrating how intelligent decarbonisation can act as a catalyst for broader regional economic development.

Alongside digital advancements, GE Vernova stressed that as Africa advances its clean energy transition, the emphasis must evolve from simply increasing power capacity to ensuring grid infrastructure is inherently robust and adaptive. To support this shift, the company launched a new whitepaper at the event titled “Spain’s 2025 Blackout Experience: Grid Firming Needs for Developing Power Systems with High-Renewable Penetration.”

The report underscores that future power grids must be designed for resilience, not just energy transmission. To scale renewables effectively, African nations are urged to prioritize grid stability from the outset, drawing insights from Spain’s recent grid challenges. By incorporating flexible grid-forming technologies—such as aeroderivative gas turbines, synchronous condensers, and advanced power electronics—and properly compensating for grid-support services, Africa can bypass outdated infrastructure models. This strategy fosters the creation of a more dependable and sustainable energy network capable of sustaining long-term industrial expansion. For additional strategic insight, GE Vernova’s companion whitepaper, “Ensuring Power System Stability in an Evolving Electrical Grid,” outlines a clear roadmap for modernizing power infrastructure.

“Africa’s industrial future hinges on getting the basics right: energy that is stable, sustainable, and scalable,” said Joseph Anis, President and CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power business in Europe, Middle East, and Africa. “A resilient, modern grid is the foundation of this vision. Our mission is to deliver a full spectrum of solutions—from AI-powered decarbonisation platforms to grid-stabilizing technologies—and to collaborate with African stakeholders to bring this future to life.”

Leveraging more than 125 years of experience across the continent, GE Vernova remains committed to advancing Africa’s energy journey by delivering integrated solutions in power generation, transmission, and distribution, complemented by essential software tools and community-driven programs. Through its enduring presence, the company is actively building local technical capabilities to support the next wave of industrial growth.

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