How GE Vernova is Advancing AI, SMRs & Energy Technology

Energy systems worldwide face twin demands of expanded electricity access and reduced carbon output. Technology deployment is becoming a defining factor in how these objectives could be met simultaneously.

GE Vernova's 2025 Sustainability Report outlines the company's approach to this challenge through investments in power generation technology, breakthrough energy solutions and digital tools.

The report details how the firm is integrating technical innovation across its operations, from supply chain management to large scale infrastructure deployment.

Digital tools and grid infrastructure

According to GE Vernova, approximately 20% of global energy consumption is produced from electricity. This figure highlights the critical role of power generation in the broader energy landscape and underscores the significant opportunity for electrification to expand its share of total energy use.

As transportation, heating, and industrial processes increasingly shift towards electrical power, the demand for reliable, lower carbon electricity infrastructure continues to grow.

The transition towards electrification represents both a technical challenge and an economic opportunity. Industries that have traditionally relied on fossil fuels are now exploring electrical alternatives, driving innovation in grid capacity, storage solutions and generation technologies.

New generating capacity brought online in 2025 operated at a carbon intensity approximately 31% below the global average for the existing grid.

The deployment of lower emission technologies helped avoid an estimated 22 million tonnes of CO₂, according to the company.

GE Vernova achieved a 64% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 operational emissions from 2019. This included a 27% year on year reduction in 2025.

The goal of carbon neutrality in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions is set for 2030.

The newly launched Electrification Impact Tracker provides visibility into the company's contribution to global electrification.

This digital tool shows how technology is being used to measure and report sustainability performance. The tracker enables stakeholders to monitor progress in real time, offering transparency into how specific projects contribute to broader decarbonisation goals.

Digital infrastructure has become increasingly important in managing complex energy systems.

Advanced monitoring capabilities allow operators to optimise performance, predict maintenance needs and respond rapidly to changing demand patterns. These tools represent a shift towards data driven decision making in energy management.

"At its core, our work is not only about electrons and emissions," said Scott Strazik, GE Vernova CEO.

"Energy is about people, and we're working to electrify the planet in a way that enables individuals, communities and economies to thrive every day."

In 2025, GE Vernova energised 68 GW of new power transformers. These systems help strengthen electricity networks and improve energy access globally.

The deployment of transformer capacity at this scale demonstrates the infrastructure investments required to support growing electricity demand whilst maintaining grid stability and reliability.

Artificial intelligence applications in supply management

AI is used to improve supply chain risk analysis across multiple environmental and social areas. This technology application is part of the Corporate Sourcing Sustainability team's approach to developing resilient supply chains.

Machine learning algorithms can process vast amounts of data from suppliers, identifying patterns and potential risks that might not be apparent through traditional analysis methods.

This capability enables more proactive management of supply chain sustainability, from raw material sourcing through to final product delivery.

The application of AI in supply chain management extends beyond risk mitigation.

Predictive analytics can optimise logistics, reduce waste and improve resource efficiency throughout the manufacturing process.

These technological tools have become essential components of modern industrial operations.

Some 47% of the 26 GW of new generating capacity brought online during the year was deployed in developing and emerging economies.

This deployment means expanded access to electricity infrastructure in regions where grid capacity remains limited.

Sustainability is embedded in supplier qualifications, sourcing decisions and performance management.

The company works with its supplier network to identify potential risks in the supply chain and promote responsible practices.

"Sustainability is central to how the Electrification segment delivers for our customers and is reflected in our focus on safety, quality and our commitment to a Lean mindset of continuous improvement across our global operations," says Philippe Piron, CEO of Electrification at GE Vernova in the report.

"It also shapes how we think about our responsibilities: reducing environmental impact, conserving resources, supporting communities and upholding human rights throughout our operations and value chain."

The company strengthened its focus on ethical business practices through enhanced due diligence processes and a new values based Code of Conduct. GE Vernova reached approximately 10,700 students and learners through workforce development programmes since the beginning of 2024.

These educational initiatives focus on building technical skills relevant to the evolving energy sector. By investing in workforce development, the company is helping to create the talent pipeline necessary for the continued deployment and operation of advanced energy technologies.

Breakthrough reactor and capture systems

Technology remains central to GE Vernova's sustainability strategy. The company advanced small modular reactor (SMR) technology through the start of construction on the BWRX-300 project in Ontario, which is expected to become the first operating commercial SMR in the Western world.

After pouring foundations, preparing steel and fabricating equipment, construction of the BWRX-300 will be completed. This will result in the first operating SMR in the Western world with each SMR providing 300 MW of electricity.

Small modular reactors represent a significant evolution in nuclear technology. Their smaller size and modular design could enable more flexible deployment compared to traditional large scale nuclear facilities. This approach may reduce construction timelines and capital requirements whilst maintaining the carbon free generation benefits of nuclear power.

Construction began on the Net Zero Teesside Power project in the United Kingdom. A direct air capture pilot system became operational in New York. Once the NZT facility is constructed, it is expected to be the world's first commercial scale gas power plant equipped with both carbon capture and storage, generating more than 740 MW.

"The story of GE Vernova is one of an unrelenting focus on delivering the technologies the world needs not just today, but importantly for the decades ahead," says Roger Martella, CCO and CSO.

"I have never been more optimistic about our ability to help meet not only the needs of today, but of the generations that follow."

GE Vernova expanded its capabilities in hydrogen and ammonia fuel technologies. These developments support lower carbon power generation pathways through alternative fuel options. The exploration of alternative fuels represents an important diversification strategy, enabling existing infrastructure to operate with reduced carbon intensity whilst new zero carbon technologies continue to mature.

Data centre power systems

Data centres are a key driver of growth in global power demand. As AI and technology accelerate, GE Vernova is providing customers with a diversified energy portfolio.

According to GE Vernova, data centres require a stable power system capable of withstanding large, rapidly shifting demand profiles. The company strengthens these systems through advanced power conversion and stabilisation technologies.

The portfolio includes integrated expertise across planning, generation, grid infrastructure, power conversion, energy storage and digital orchestration. This technical approach supports plans to decarbonise data centres and use AI sustainably.

"At GE Vernova Wind, we're helping close that gap by delivering reliable, affordable, lower-carbon power through ~59,000 turbines, which generated more than 120GW globally in 2025," says Vic Abate, CEO of Wind at GE Vernova, in the report.

"We also drove greater operational discipline by scaling Lean manufacturing and reducing waste to help lower our emissions. Scope 1 and 2 emissions remain a priority, with a 25% reduction in 2025 driven by electrification, efficiency and increased use of renewable energy."

Circular economy principles continued to gain momentum. 53% of GE Vernova's top products are now covered by its 4R circularity framework (Rethink, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle) up from 38% in 2024. By 2030, GE Vernova aims to have 90% of its top products covered by its 4R circularity framework.

The circularity framework represents a systematic approach to product lifecycle management. By designing products with end of life considerations from the outset, manufacturers can reduce waste, recover valuable materials and minimise environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.

Manufacturing technology deployment

GE Vernova brought 26 GW of new generating capacity online during 2025. Major projects such as the GE Vernova Hitachi BWRX-300 Small modular reactor (SMR) in Canada and the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) facility in the UK demonstrate how sustainability considerations are being embedded in large scale construction from the outset.

"Within GE Vernova Power, sustainability is central to how we operate and how we help our customers," says Eric Gray, CEO of Power at GE Vernova, in the report.

"We're focused on managing our own carbon footprint while simultaneously advancing technologies that provide more efficient, reliable and lower-carbon power generation solutions across nuclear and hydroelectric power and pioneering alternative fuels, Direct Air Capture and carbon capture technologies.

"In 2025, we increased efficiency at our facilities, improved how we manage waste and continued to expand Lean manufacturing to meet demand while minimising new construction and environmental impact."

These projects are designed to expand energy capacity and support lower carbon electricity generation. By integrating sustainability into infrastructure planning and delivery, the company is creating energy systems capable of meeting future demand.

It is predicted that by 2030, 30 million jobs will be created by the energy industry.

This workforce expansion demonstrates how technology deployment in the energy sector is creating employment opportunities across multiple regions.

The scale of job creation reflects the magnitude of the energy transition underway, with opportunities spanning manufacturing, construction, operations and maintenance across diverse technology platforms.