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GE Vernova Inc. has secured its first onshore wind repower upgrade contract outside the United States, signing an agreement with Taiwan Power Company (TPC) to modernize 25 GE Vernova 1.5 MW–70.5m turbines. The announcement was made during the B20 South Africa 2025 Summit in Johannesburg, marking an expansion of GE Vernova’s global wind services footprint after repowering more than 6,000 turbines in the U.S.

Under the agreement, GE Vernova will supply repower upgrade kits and provide a five-year operations and maintenance (O&M) services package. Components are scheduled to begin delivery in late 2025, with retrofit installations planned through 2026 and 2027.

Wind repowering extends the operational life of aging turbines by upgrading components to improve performance and reliability. The project is expected to support Taiwan’s energy transition, enabling continued renewable electricity generation while maximizing existing infrastructure.

According to Uzair Memon, Chief Commercial Officer for GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind Services business, the deal reflects the company’s strategy to deliver lifecycle value through technology investment, reliability improvements, and an integrated global supply chain.

The announcement aligns with recommendations outlined in the Energy Mix & Just Transition policy paper released at the B20 Summit. Roger Martella, GE Vernova’s Chief Corporate Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer, co-chaired the group responsible for the policy.

GE Vernova operates a global installed wind base of roughly 57,000 turbines with nearly 120 GW of capacity. The Taiwan contract underscores the company’s continued focus on repowering and life-extension services as part of broader efforts to support global decarbonization and energy security goals.

Source: gevernova.com