GE Vernova has announced the expansion of its manufacturing facilities in Stafford, UK, to meet the growing demand for High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology. The move will help support renewable energy projects across Europe, Asia, and North America while aiding the UK’s energy transition.

The expansion focuses on two key sites: the Stafford HVDC Facility at Redhill and the Stafford Transformer Facility at Lichfield Rd. The HVDC facility is expected to double its valve manufacturing capacity with the addition of a new Voltage-Sourced Converter (VSC) valve assembly line. These valves are crucial for efficient power transmission from offshore wind farms to the grid. The transformer facility will undergo upgrades to increase its production of HVDC converter transformers, vital for integrating renewable energy into the grid.

Philippe Piron, CEO of GE Vernova's Electrification Systems, highlighted the company's mission to deliver sustainable energy and create jobs, with 600 new roles anticipated by the end of 2025. The Stafford facilities will play a strategic role in major renewable projects, such as the 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm and five of TenneT’s offshore wind projects.

This expansion follows GE Vernova's 2018 investment in one of the world’s most advanced HVDC valve testing facilities in Stafford. With three sites in the region, GE Vernova remains a key player in the global energy transition.

Source: gevernova.com