Innovation - News Archive

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    Global press release

    ABB has further extended its InSite smart energy and load management system, through new plug-in expansion modules, accessories, and software updates to improve energy efficiency in both sub and final distribution to enable additional use cases. The InSite energy management system gathers data from field devices through the compact SCU200 central control unit. Plug-in expansion modules can be

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    Press release

    ABB has extended its award-winning earth-fault protection portfolio with a new addition: touch voltage-based earth-fault current protection, also known as IFPTOC in IEC 61850 - the international standard that defines communication protocols for intelligent electronic devices in substations. In a world-first, customers operating compensated distribution networks can now benefit from this new

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    Blog

    Climate change is one of the major threats we are facing today on a global scale. Its impacts are already visible across various aspects of our daily lives. In the electricity distribution sector, tasks such as the need for building weatherproof networks, managing distributed electricity production, and preparing for the forecasted increase in electricity consumption are just a few examples. The

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    Trade release

    ABB Electrification continues to support the rapid roll-out and scaling of data centers with the launch of a next-generation three-phase power distribution unit (PDU). The TruFit™ is designed to meet fast-paced data center project timelines with a highly configurable, all-in-one power distribution solution. The TruFit PDU provides superior system-level configurability, reliability, and safety

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    Customer story

    ABB has partnered with car dealership group AMAG of Switzerland to develop an innovative electric vehicle charging solution that compensates for grid supply weaknesses. AMAG is installing ABB Terra 360 charging stations and energy management system at 13 locations across Switzerland. At some locations, the charging stations will be supplied with power via an innovative MegaFlex DPA UPS system that

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    Customer story

    As energy evolves to become more decentralized and sustainable, the need for reliable real-time data from across the grid is increasing. Digitalization of electricity grids has so far been limited to larger grid stations, but ABB is now working with utilities to help manage the energy transformation process with intelligent, scalable solutions for substations. With more households switching gas

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    Customer story

    As power grids evolve, transitioning away from fossil fuel sources to renewable energy, connecting battery energy storage systems ensures the grid remains stable. ABB’s new power supply device, the CP-S.1 24/20.0, provides the secure, energy efficient connection that battery storage systems require. Renewable generation is intermittent and battery storage systems are a good way to smooth out this

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