GE to power airport’s Automated People Mover

General Electric (GE) wins a key contract by to power Tampa International Airport’s Automated People Mover (APM).

GE’s Power Conversion business will provide power equipment and be responsible for system integration, engineering expertise and installation of the traction power substation, which will provide around-the-clock delivery of power to the APM.

The APM was provided by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc. (MHIA), who was also the one to award the contract to GE.

GE’s technology will convert the incoming 13.2 kilovolts of power to the 750 volts DC that is required to operate the APM. The system enjoys high availability and efficiency in power conversion. By working with local partners and panel builders and leveraging in-depth local knowledge, GE’s advanced solutions remain compliant with the transit space regulations.

“We are delighted to partner with MHIA, which is one of the biggest players in this sector. GE is also open for local partnerships. The fact that we source locally and can provide a high level of local content also plays a key role in this project,” said Sascha Heinecke, global sales leader for rail applications, GE’s Power Conversion business. “By utilizing our global scale and in-depth local knowledge, we have the confidence to successfully deliver this project.”