GE Vernova’s Power Conversion Business: Electrifying the rail network with converter technology
Did you know? Berlin plays a central role in electrifying the German railway network. The German government has set the goal of raising electrification of the federal rail network from the current 62 percent to 70 percent by 2025. In future, there should be more e-locomotives and e-carriages and fewer trains powered by diesel. This will protect the climate and our environment.
The Berlin company Power Conversion provides Deutsche Bahn with efficient support in this venture. It does so by delivering powerful frequency converters (power converters) that reliably supply electrical energy to the overhead lines in the rail network. This is an important element in modernising the national converter stations owned by the German railway and therefore a major step on the way to climate-neutral passenger transport! Made in Berlin Tempelhof-Schöneberg.
About GE Vernova's Power Conversion Business
As a part of the future GE Vernova, Power Conversion fulfils a vital role in the future of global energy supply. The Berlin company’s portfolio extends from design studies to turnkey systems, accompanied by an extensive range of services.
GE Vernova is a global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world’s challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 75,000 employees across 100+ countries around the world. GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.
With its portfolio, GE Vernova is in a unique position to support Germany and Europe in accelerating the energy transition to create a more sustainable future. With eight locations across Germany, GE Vernova produce, research and develop solutions for the energy transition, including onshore and offshore wind, transformers and hydrogen-capable gas-fired power plants.
What makes the converter technology so innovative
going forward, there will be more electrically-power vehicles deployed where there was once just diesel locomotives. The overarching objective is to electrify the German rail network. Converter technology plays a decisive role in this venture.
With a clear focus on life cycle costs, the technology takes effect on full and partial-load operations and generates lower running costs by extending service life to as long as 30 years. What is more, the frequency converters also increase the availability of electricity. Innovative redundancy concepts enable continuous power supply to prevent the lights suddenly going off in the trains.
The Power Conversion technologies help to deliver the required grid capacity and also providegrid services that keep the rail network reliably stable.
Working for Power Conversion
Power Conversion strives for innovation and progress. As part of the company, you have access to a global network and knowledge sharing, as well as an open corporate culture in which your ideas are welcome. Openness, inclusion and appreciation are the top priorities in this regard and are actively encouraged.
The team has set itself big goals and would be delighted to welcome reinforcements in Berlin. There are currently around 35 vacancies, and you are warmly invited to apply. Here are some of the positions awaiting suitable candidates: Service Sales Support Specialist (m/f/o), International Financial Accountant/Senior Controller (m/f/o), Cyber Security Engineer (m/f/o), Lead Engineer (m/f/o), Team Leader Production (m/f/o), Industrial Electrician/ Electronics Technician in Production (m/f/o), Strategic Buyer (m/f/o) and many more. It is worth taking a look at the careers page! Power Conversion is looking forward to meeting you.
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