ABB reinvents the circuit breaker

A technological breakthrough by ABB – solid-state circuit breaker – will enhance performance of renewable energy solutions, industrial battery storage solutions and so-called edge grids.

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ABB has developed a revolutionary solid-state circuit breaker concept, which meets the highest demands of next-generation power applications as they enter the digital age. The ground-breaking low voltage circuit breaker concept will be revealed to the public for the first time at the Hannover Messe in Germany. The product will be available from 2020.

The ABB solid-state circuit breaker concept will make electrical distribution systems more reliable and efficient and will drive down maintenance costs while meeting the durability demands of next-generation electrical grids. The ABB solid-state circuit breaker will help customers to address the main challenges of future energy requirement with ABB innovation and quality, thanks to:


Unlimited protection to satisfy new emerging applications such as renewable.

Grid edge ready to lead the next generation of electrical grid

Simple and safe solution to fit the customers need, easy to integrate in any kind of system.
 

Solid-state circuit breaker in numbers

$200 000


Savings  up to $200,000 in a cargo or passenger ferry over a ten-year period
 

$1 Million

Savings up to $1 million in a cruise liner over a ten-year period

 

$100 000

Prevents losses of up to $100,000 per plant from missed energy delivery and system recovery after a fault in battery energy storage systems

Product performances

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100x faster

Near zero breaking time compared to fastest traditional protection technology, maximizing service continuity. 

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-70% losses

Maximize energy efficiency thanks to new switching technology with lowest power losses in its category.

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>100x endurance

Outstanding electrical life to match future demanding needs of microgrids.

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Near 0 arc energy exposure

No energy release during current interruption, enabling true arc flash mitigation for people and things.

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