Italy, June 30 -- GE Vernova announced the completion of the modernization of its high-voltage research and development (R&D) laboratory at its Noventa di Piave site, near Venice, Italy. The lab tests equipment that helps electricity move safely from where it is produced to where it is needed. The project is part of a broader four-year investment of approximately $7.2 million to strengthen the site's role in developing technologies for more reliable, flexible and resilient power grids.As electricity demand grows and more renewable energy connects to the grid, utilities need modern equipment that can perform under more demanding conditions. The upgraded laboratory will help GE Vernova test critical equipment, including transformers and disco...