GE awarded contract to power Tampa Aiport’s APM

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor
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A rendering of what the Automated People Mover will look like at the Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport

GE has been awarded a contract to power up the Tampa International Airport Automated People Mover (APM) in Florida. The company 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.

 

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.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America, Inc., (MHIA) is providing Tampa International Airport with the Automated People Mover.

“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.”

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