GE Vernova has opened a Centre of Excellence in Casablanca, Morocco, to support digital engineering and power transmission services for electricity networks across Africa.
The facility will assist the company’s service teams in monitoring and maintaining power transmission infrastructure, including transformers, switchgear and grid equipment, using digital tools and data analysis.
GE Vernova said the centre would help improve fault detection, maintenance planning and response times for customers operating electricity transmission systems.
The launch comes as African countries continue to invest in grid modernisation and electricity infrastructure to meet growing energy demand and improve reliability.
The Casablanca facility also incorporates the company’s Technical Institute of Casablanca, which will provide technical training and knowledge transfer for engineers and service teams working on digital power solutions.
According to the company, the institute will focus on hands-on training, commissioning procedures and operational support linked to digital transmission technologies.
In recent years, GE Vernova has been involved in a number of energy infrastructure projects across Africa, including transmission and control centre developments in Kenya, grid automation initiatives in Algeria, software support for the West African Power Pool, and power plant services in South Africa.
The new centre expands the company’s digital services presence in Morocco and is expected to support both regional operations and global service requirements.
Eric Chaussin, chief executive and vice-president of GE Vernova’s power transmission business, said: “Global electricity demand is growing, and power transmission services are increasingly important to help keep electricity reliable and available
“This COE strengthens our digital services capability and reflects our confidence in Morocco's local talent. By connecting this expertise with GE Vernova's global power transmission experience, we aim to deliver a more consistent and more data-driven service to customers.”
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