Achieve business outcomes that matter
Measure, manage, and operationalize your sustainability goals – including decarbonization, energy resources management, and reduced WAGES.
Achieve operations visibility and AI-based optimization, linking plant-floor actions to your enterprise sustainability initiatives.
A system of record to automate accurate GHG data collection, provide valuable insights, and identify ways to reduce carbon emissions
One modular solution to connect, see, control, and optimize DERs from a technical and an economic standpoint
Reduced operational costs and risks using Digital Twins, machine learning and predictive models
Increased network reliability
Advanced analytics to predict future asset and process performance for reduced variability and improved operations
Optimized asset performance to reduce risk and improve safety, reliability, compliance, and efficiency
Optimize assets and processes – from plant-level operations to the enterprise – with self-service process analytics software.
Minimized potential impact of anomalies
Comprehensive visibility of asset health for rapid situational adjustments with quality information
Streamlined mechanical integrity solution to reduce risk, maintain compliance and optimize resources
Develop, implement, maintain, and optimize asset strategies to effectively balance cost and risk
Operational visibility and analysis to reduce asset failures, control costs and increase availability
Performance Intelligence with APM Reliability is your partner in meeting your plant and fleet performance goals.
Predictive analytics software, helps prevent equipment downtime by detecting, diagnosing, forecasting & preventing emerging failures.
The AI-powered product automatically explores the space of operation of gas turbines, builds a machine learning model, and continuously finds the optimal flame temperatures and fuel splits to minimize emissions
BoilerOpt works within existing plant technology to improve boiler productivity and air-fuel ratios in a closed-loop system
Pre-built templates for equipment health monitoring, asset strategies, and process workflows
Operator rounds efficiency and operational impact
Secure and scalable data connectivity, analytics, and application services
End-to-end digital solutions reducing costs, empowering crews, and improving the passenger experience
Addressing fuel usage, carbon emissions, airspace efficiency, predictive maintenance, and more
Increased fuel efficiency and reduced waste
Early detection of aircraft and component degradation
Reduced costs related to disruptions
Visualizations and analytics to help airline decision makers identify waste in an airspace
Fuel efficiency reports, helping airlines operate at peak safety and efficiency while reducing their carbon footprint
Operational excellence and improved safety
Outcomes that move your business forward in fuel, safety, and predictive maintenance
Analysis of multiple flights, routes, and assets across years
Reduced environmental footprint
Services and solutions to reduce vulnerability and identify, detect, prevent and protect
Turnkey solutions to reduce vulnerability and identify, detect, prevent and protect assets and systems
A globally recognized benchmark for procurement of OT secure products.
Strengthened device security across the development lifecycle
Informed decision making with data and insights from across the enterprise
Native cloud service for a data historian.
Safe and secure management and orchestration of the distribution grid
Network-level optimization with high-performing distribution power applications
Overcome foreseeable load variations
Minimized disruption of service even in extreme weather conditions
Effective management and orchestration to unlock the power of renewables and DERs
AI/ML energy market recommendations to improve profit for renewables and thermal generation assets
Increased output and energy production at times of highest demand
A common network view to ensure electrical integrity, network validity and infrastructure management
Accurately model your asset network, support traceability, help assure data completeness, & support integrity management
End-to-end network connectivity modeling and data workflow management
Software designed to help grid operators orchestrate the grid
Increased efficiency and reduced costs
Secure-by-design connectivity and certification management, and faster operator response
Faster operator response and increased efficiency
Centralized visualization and configuration, digitized processes and intelligence
Full visualization and control seamlessly across devices, including phones, tablets and desktops
Best practices and proven deployment learnings
In-depth understanding of how GE Digital software can help your operations
Holistic performance management for today’s connected enterprise
Management of fast-moving processes as well as slower moving, labor-intensive jobs
Cost savings with improved manufacturing overall equipment effectiveness
Batch automation, regardless of the underlying equipment
Data analysis for quick identification of defects and better optimization of processes
Unified manufacturing data from disparate systems to better meet changing consumer demands
Procedures managed in an electronic format for consistency and predictability
Optimized production with better planning
Improved throughput with greater efficiency and lower costs
Materials to help you better understand GE Digital software and its robust functionality
Integrated solutions for improved efficiency and sustainability while supporting business growth
Energy management for the zero carbon grid
Reliable mobilization of network assets to ensure maximum transmission of energy from multiple sources
Integrated solutions suite for energy market management
Decentralized data collection, data volume handling, and remote management
Getting the most benefit out of digitization and industrial IoT
Services that deliver best-in-class results
Rapid digital transformation wins based on industry-proven value cases and ROI
Best practices for your industrial processes to help build and maintain operational resilience
GE Digital’s expert service and support teams create value and deliver on business objectives
Expert service and support teams to maximize the benefits from your IIoT software
Improved efficiencies, optimized production and quality and reduced unplanned downtime
Increased reliability and availability, minimized costs, and reduced operational risks
Increased value from your equipment, process data, and business models
Facilitate documentation between airlines and lessors
Reduced costs related to disruptions with real-time visibility
The cornerstone of your journey to operational excellence
Operational excellence including improved reliability, reduced costs and managed risk
GridOS, the first grid software portfolio designed for grid orchestration
Reduced operational costs and risks using predictive models
Enhanced overall situational awareness
Field-connected operations and management
One modular solution that enables grid operators to connect, see, control, and optimize DERs from a technical and an economic standpoint
Operational efficiency and reduction in build costs while meeting regulatory regulations
Reduced operational and new build costs and improved field inspection productivity
A holistic picture of the grid, reducing cost and complexity from traditional inspection approaches
Optimized operations to best meet changing consumer needs
Reduced variability and improved operations.
In-depth understanding of our software and its functionality
A clear a path to operational transformation
Maintain consistent quality and reduce cost per ton
Optimized costs and improved reliability while reducing risk to keep your teams and communities safe
Streamlined end-to-end operations driving high-volume, high-quality production
GE Digital software is the backbone of modern plant operations
Improved reliability, increased availability, and reduced O&M costs
AI/ML to make your gas turbine's fuel and air controls smarter
Increase energy production at times of highest demand without costly maintenance adders or adversely impacting the maintenance interval
Inclusive outsourcing services that deliver best-in-class results
Achieve digital transformation
Expert service teams to maximize the benefits from your IIoT software
Reduced costs, lower risk, and faster response times
Analytics to predict future asset and process performance for reduced variability & improved operations
A common network view to ensure integrity, network validity and infrastructure management
Mission critical software to better operate, optimize and analyze your work to deliver results
Locate the best partners to meet your needs
Digital transformation acceleration
Technical and domain expertise that complements GE Digital’s industry leading applications
Assistance to accelerate your digital transformation and put your industrial data to work
Deep domain knowledge and technical expertise
Product training, industry education, and rigorous certification programs
More efficient and secure electric grid, greater sustainability and waste reduction
Solutions for today, scale for tomorrow
Increased reliability and reduced reactive maintenance leading to higher efficiency and reduced costs
Using Digital Twin blueprints, GE's Industrial Managed Services team monitors 7,000+ global assets
Understanding of the latest thought leadership that can be applied to your operations
Understand how our software and services help our customers solve today's toughest challenges
Experienced team dedicated to customer success
Success stories and product updates from the world of Electrification Software
Analyst and third-party expert opinions of Electrification Software and our software and services
White papers, product overviews, and other content to help you put your industrial data to work
Experience in leading edge software development and business working with best-in-class leaders
Understand how Electrification software and services helps our customers solve today's toughest challenges
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As power generators address the accelerating energy transition, Steve Deskevich, Vice President Product Management & Strategy, Power Generation and Oil & Gas at GE Digital speaks with Abhijit Sunil, Sustainability and Digital Transformation Analyst at Forrester, about the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition. Watch now to see how your enterprise can become future-safe with orchestration software across the energy ecosystem.
Q: Where are the investment areas and actions, we see industries undertake for decarbonization?
Investments by organizations for decarbonization efforts fall into five major areas:
1. Procurement
Procurement of energy, water, and sustainable raw materials is the first pillar of the sustainability journey, and a low hanging fruit for many organizations. There are many important initiatives and investments possible here including contracts with utility firms, investments into green energy projects, exploring as-a- service models for hardware procurement and others.
2. Operations
Optimizing infrastructure and operations to be sustainable can be complex but also presents the most opportunity among initiatives that organizations undertake. These opportunities will vary significantly with each geography and industry. However, scale plays an important role in the changes and investments organizations make. Data center and IT infrastructure optimization leveraging digital solutions, forms a major part of operational initiatives companies undertake. Technology also plays a critical role in end user (or demand side) electrification efforts.
3. End of lifecycle
An effective circular economy strategy closes the loop on the sustainability journey of an organization by optimizing for energy usage, operations, and recycling. To complete this circle requires more than just attention to recycling and waste management efforts — an organization will need a deliberate strategy throughout the procurement and design phases of your business, infrastructure, and operations.
4. Measurement and assessment
Measurement is often the first step and spans all facets of procurement, operations, and end of lifecycle. With new regulations across the globe, putting into place right measurement parameters and KPIs along with the required processes and tools are all crucial. Many environmental software tools help in data gathering, analytics and dashboards creation, including creating recommendations for carbon footprint reduction.
5. Communication
Communication and reporting are crucial for organizations both internally as well as externally. Internally, employees tend to rate their workplace higher if they see a clear internal sustainability strategy. Externally for being compliant, organizations not only have to report into various reporting frameworks such as the TCFD or GRI, but also into government regulatory authorities. Many vendors also need to adhere to supplier codes of conduct to continue partnerships with suppliers.
Q: What levels of maturity exist in the market in addressing environmental sustainability?
Different industries are at different levels of maturity in addressing environmental sustainability. Even within the same industry, the focus of each organization varies dramatically.
As organizations proceed higher up on the maturity, they are able to make sustainability sustainable within their organizations, evolve their internal teams to be more focused, and have more influence on policies. We see 5 levels of maturity currently in the industry: Compliance, Commitment and roadmap, Operational Excellence, Disruptive innovation and Future Generation safe.
Q: How can we accelerate the energy transition with emerging technologies?
Emerging technologies such as blockchain, digital twins, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), edge and IoT, augmented reality/virtual reality(AR/VR), and automation have a critical role to play in the energy transition since they enable many efforts needed for the net-zero transition. These technologies will aid in the observability of new data and predictive modeling; increase efficiencies in facilities management and manufacturing; and, in some cases, help reduce carbon emissions directly. A range of sustainability-related services and solutions have emerged, leveraging these technologies in a variety of carbon emission reduction or climate action arenas. For instance, Forrester predicted that in 2022, edge and IoT will drive new solutions for scope 3 emission reduction. High-demand use cases driven by edge and IoT will include environmental monitoring, resource management, and supply chain processes.
For heavy industries and manufacturing, some of the challenges include the measurement and reduction of scope 3 emissions, high temperature heat requirements that necessitate energy storage solutions, waste reduction, sustainable procurement and reduction of manufacturing process related emissions. Emerging technologies play a major role in all of these areas.
Q: Are there risks of the inherent carbon footprint of new emerging technologies?
Many emerging technologies themselves are not always sustainable in all applications. AI/ML and blockchain, among others, are computationally intensive. The International Energy Agency (IEA)reported that bitcoin alone consumes more than 100 TWh (terawatt-hour) per year, which is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of the Netherlands. As a specific example, edge and IoT devices distribute the carbon footprint of computing to the edges of the network. They also contribute to e-waste generation.
In general, the risks posed by emerging digital technologies include
Hence, use cases and scale will dictate the balance of how beneficial or risky these technologies can be.
Q: What are some practical applications of digital technologies in energy transition available today?
Digital technologies including advancements in green software is already playing a major role in the energy transition. From scope 1, 2 and 3 emission reduction to education, the future of sustainability is in many ways, digital. Below is a table of illustrative use cases in 5 areas:
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Vice President Digital Product Management, Power Generation and Oil & Gas GE Digital
Steve has over 37 years’ experience in the industrial sector, including 28 years at a major utility in the US, several years as a software product management leader and five years within GE Digital. He has served in roles spanning reliability engineering, technology strategy development/execution and technology product management in asset, operations and reliability management.
The global energy landscape will change more in the next 10 years than in the previous hundred. As the world’s energy sector moves away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy sources, industrial companies are challenged with addressing this transition in transformative ways.
Digitization will be key to making power-generating assets more efficient, the electric grid more secure and resilient, the aviation industry more sustainable, and helping manufacturers reduce waste.