GE Vernova to buy French AI software provider Alteia

GE Vernova has announced the acquisition of French software company Alteia, which offers AI-driven visual intelligence to enhance electric grid management.

In a statement issued on 21 July 2025, the power equipment maker stated that the deal will enhance its ability to provide utilities with visual data solutions, which offer situational intelligence and actionable insights.

Financial details of the deal remain undisclosed, with completion anticipated on 1 August 2025.

GE Vernova’s GridOS suite, part of its electrification software division, equips utilities to manage and maintain power grid stability amid disruptive events such as storms and wildfires.

The company already provides Alteia’s software via GridOS Visual Intelligence, which uses AI and visual data to help utilities monitor electric grids, assess damage and inspect assets across extensive power lines.

GE Vernova cites multiple benefits from purchasing Alteia, which uses AI, computer vision and machine learning to analyse visual data.

The deal enhances AI-powered visual data integration with operational systems, improving grid visibility, damage assessment and asset inspection to boost situational awareness, reduce risks and speed up grid restoration.

GE Vernova electrification software business CEO Scott Reese stated: “With this acquisition, we are excited to increase our investment in a critical element of our GridOS offering.

“Together with the Alteia team, whose expertise will help to advance our AI and data-centric vision for GridOS, GE Vernova will be able to solve for critical pain points that our utility customers face every day and help them use visual data and AI in an actionable way to prevent disruptions or restore power quickly.

“This acquisition aims to solidify further our position as a data and AI leader in grid orchestration software and pave the way for additional use cases that could enhance the visual precision needed for modern grid operations.”

Alteia CEO Michael de Lagarde stated: “We started Alteia with the mission to simplify visual data integration and analysis for utilities, a vision that aligns perfectly with GE Vernova’s GridOS portfolio. This acquisition is more than just a strategic step – it enhances our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions to our clients while accelerating our AI roadmap for smarter, more efficient infrastructure operations.”

In July 2025, GE Vernova was awarded a contract by TransnetBW to upgrade the Kühmoos substation in southern Germany.

The initiative aims to enhance frequency control, ensure voltage reliability and improve electrical power transfer between Germany, France and Switzerland.