GE Vernova’s Repower programme modernises ageing wind turbines by replacing major components with updated technology, extending turbine life while reducing operating costs and downtime. At the Pyron Wind Farm in Texas, repowering completed in 2024 involved upgrading 166 turbines with GE Vernova’s 1.6 MW units. These replacements reused the existing towers, foundations, roads and grid connections, extending the site's operational life by up to 20 years.
The repower process includes replacing blades, gearboxes, generators, and rotors using GE’s standardised components. GE Vernova has refined the turbine replacement process to minimise time and disruption. Workers remove the entire machine head and rotor using a 600-tonne crane, add a three-metre tower adapter, and install new equipment—often in a single day. Equipment is sourced from GE Vernova’s supply chain, including manufacturing in Pensacola and component refurbishment in Amarillo, Texas.
The Amarillo facility supports customised repower needs, producing parts for multiple turbine models daily, including legacy units. This flexibility allows GE Vernova to support one-off upgrades as well as full wind farm repowering.
Repowering forms part of a wider manufacturing and workforce strategy. The company has invested over US$ 70 million in US production since 2023, with more planned.
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