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Does GE have a hybrid power plant in Berlin?

BERLIN-May 13, 2015-GE (NYSE: GE) is putting a new, highly efficient hybrid power plant into operation in Berlin. With this pioneering concept, which offers scalable capacity, GE and its project partners Kofler Energies and BELECTRIC are breaking new ground in the area of innovative, decentralized energy supply.

Who developed the rooftop solar power plant at GE's Marienfelde factory?

The rooftop solar power plant at GE’s Marienfelde factory was developed by BELECTRIC. The GE Hybrid Power Plant is a pilot project that comprises photovoltaic, combined heat and power (CHP), and energy storage technologies to produce and manage the power output.

What is the GE Hybrid Power Plant?

The GE Hybrid Power Plant is a pilot project that comprises photovoltaic, combined heat and power (CHP), and energy storage technologies to produce and manage the power output. The CHP produces the bulk of the power during winters, whereas the solar power system produces more power during summers.

What is the total capacity of solar power plants in Germany?

More than 1.7 million solar power plants, with a total capacity of more than 45 GWp, have been installed in Germany over the past 25 years. The majority are solar power plants with a capacity below 30 kWp installed on residential rooftops. Improved energy self-sufficiency in private households and commercial operations enjoys widespread acceptance.

Who manufactures GE solar power plants?

The rooftop solar power plant at GE’s Marienfelde factory was developed by BELECTRIC. The solar panels generate DC power, which is then converted into AC power by a central inverter made by GE. The CHP unit at the hybrid power plant includes a GE Jenbacher J312 gas engine.

How does Germany support the energy transition?

Germany supports the energy transition through widespread acceptance of its goals, particularly improved energy self-sufficiency in private households and commercial operations. More than 1.7 million solar power plants, with a total capacity of more than 45 GWp, have been installed in Germany over the past 25 years.