GE Vernova unveils TM2500 DLE, the first mobile gas turbine operating without water

GE Vernova announced its next generation of mobile aeroderivative gas turbines, “power plants on wheels” delivering reliable and efficient power anywhere, whether on or off the grid. The new TM2500 Dry Low Emissions (DLE) is GE Vernova’s waterless, mobile 34MW power plant that offers higher-efficiency performance, up to 39 percent efficiency, with reduced NOx emissions and waste.

The mobile power solutions trend is being driven by a variety of factors. The global energy access gap worsens as population growth outpaces new connections: 76 million people are living without electricity access. The vast majority of that growth will happen in areas where the power grid is either very weak or does not exist at all. Another major driver is the need for emergency power for utilities, municipalities, datacenters and other industries. These industries rely on a stable power supply to grow and evolve. Finally, in an increasing number of countries, utilities are investing in rapid, highly mobile technology that can quickly bridge the power gap during blackouts, energy shortages or even natural disasters.

With this new solution we are committed to offering customers across the world greater fuel and operational flexibility, coupled with increased sustainability,” said Clive Nickolay, CEO of GE Vernova’s Gas Power Aeroderivative business line. “The TM2500 DLE offers the same reliability of earlier models, but it is the first to operate without water and without any aftertreatment in emissions, as it produces lower nitric oxide (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM) emissions –compared to the previous mobile solutions and almost no methane slip.

The modular TM2500 DLE’s is more compact and easier to ship. It is on a two-trailer frame that offers on-site flexibility and boasts a 30-day lead time from contract to commissioning. Once installed, the TM2500 DLE has a five-minute fast start cycle, ideal for rapid response to sudden changes in power demand or grid stability. The unit’s mobility and speedy start up cycle allow the unit to meet a variety of needs in multiple locations – well-suited to grid-firming, construction, or the sudden shifting demands of emergency and natural disaster response.

GE Vernova’s TM2500 DLE builds on the proven reliability of earlier generations of mobile gas turbines which have been proving their versatility and reliability for 140 million accumulated hours of operation. The unit is fuel flexible, running on gas, liquid fuel, or hydrogen blend, to help operators to generate reliable power, despite possible fuel supply challenges or fluctuating costs.

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