Ghe

Ghe is a term that can function as an acronym for several distinct concepts, depending on the field, and as a nonstandard lowercase string it has no single universal meaning in English. When encountered, its intended referent is typically clarified by surrounding context such as the industry, organization, or technical documentation.

Ground Heat Exchanger

In energy engineering and geothermal heating and cooling, GHE commonly stands for Ground Heat Exchanger. A GHE is a component of a geothermal heat pump system that transfers heat between the building and the earth. It can be configured as horizontal trenches or vertical boreholes and uses closed-loop or open-loop arrangements. Ground heat exchangers exploit the relatively stable underground temperatures to provide efficient thermal exchange for space heating in winter and cooling in summer, often improving energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.

GitHub Enterprise

In information technology and software development, GHE is frequently used to denote GitHub Enterprise, specifically the on-premises or enterprise-class deployment of GitHub. GitHub Enterprise Server (and related enterprise offerings) provides repository hosting, version control, and collaboration features with centralized administration, security controls, compliance tooling, and integration with enterprise IT infrastructure. It is designed for organizations that require private repositories, restricted access, and audit capabilities within their own networks.

Other uses

Beyond these, GHE can appear as an acronym in various organizational names or technical terms, but such meanings are highly context-dependent. Because GHE is not tied to a single universally recognized definition, readers should rely on accompanying explanations to determine the intended meaning in any given document.