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Medium Voltage products, solutions and services

ABB provides a full range of medium voltage solutions for the utility, industrial and commercial customers with safe, reliable and smart technologies for the distribution of electricity.

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Substation reconstruction in Montenegro ensures reliable power to key consumers

Montenegrin distribution system operator CEDIS chose ABB's medium-voltage solution to improve the reliability and quality of the power supply to end users in Podgorica.

Largest hospital area in Finland modernizes its power systems to ensure mission critical uptime

A comprehensive power distribution solution upgrade improves security, safety and sustainability for tech-savvy Hospital District of Helsinki and Uusimaa (HUS) at their Meilahti Hospital Area in Finland.

White paper: Real-life pilot of virtualized protection and control

Learn about a real-life substation pilot with virtualized P&C: the results, experiences and performance analysis.

REX640 takes another step to support the transition towards digital switchgear

ABB’s all-in-one protection relay for advanced power generation and distribution applications, REX640, releases new hardware for increased flexibility with more interface options.

Video: SSC600 and SSC600 SW configuration backups

Learn about the benefits of using SSC600/SSC600 SW for configuration backups

Virtualization: a key enabler of the future power grid

In this Mission Critical magazine article, Henry Niveri discusses the transition to virtualized protection and control as a key enabler in the battle to stabilize the electricity grid in the age of renewables.

The virtues of virtualization

To adapt to the rapidly changing power grid, substation operators must reduce costs, simplify equipment maintenance, and accommodate increasing numbers of distributed power sources. Learn how virtualization helps solve these challenges in this ABB Review article.

Get to know centralized and virtualized protection

Learn about centralized and virtualized protection and control: what is it, what’s driving the demand, and what are ABB’s solutions?

ABB powers up one of the world’s biggest battery energy storage systems

One of the largest-ever integrated grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support integration of renewable energy sources for UPSI (Universal Power Solutions Inc.)
Solution provides reliable power supply to the Philippines and supports the country’s ambitions to increasingly rely on renewable energy sources

Introducing ADAM – fleet management for protection and control devices

ABB’s new cloud-based offering ADAM enables fleet management of protection and control devices. With the easy-to-use, cybersecure end-to-end ABB solution, customers gain complete visibility and control of their fleet from one place.

Relion® REX610 expands to cover more application areas – introducing motor and arc protection

Designed to provide simplified yet optimal protection and control for basic power distribution applications, REX610 takes the next step in protecting people and processes.

Digital tech to illuminate major European cup final

As preparations continue for a major European cup final, to be held at the 75,000 capacity Atatürk Olympic Stadium on June 10, 2023, in Istanbul, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply for the televised event is a priority.

Virtualization and grid stability

Substations must continue to become smarter, more secure, and easier to manage. In this article in Modern Power Systems, Henry Niveri discusses virtualization of protection and control as a key part of this journey.

Innovative battery energy storage system for wooden skyscraper receives industry award nomination

ABB’s unique energy storage solution, which runs on renewable energy and provides back up power in the event of a blackout, has been shortlisted for the Power Project of the Year award at the Electrical Review and Data Centre Review Excellence Awards 2023.

New secure, scalable cloud solution CogniEN acts as the intelligence for electrical systems

A new cloud-based service for the e-mobility, utilities, data centers, and renewable energy sectors, currently being piloted in Europe and the US.

White paper: Virtualization of P&C - Evaluation and deployment considerations

Learn about the main system aspects and key technical requirements when implementing virtualized protection and control (P&C) systems; virtualization technology; and results from deployment.

Future of low carbon manufacturing showcased in ABB China’s factory in Xiamen

ABB’s production hub in Xiamen has become a flagship site for sustainable manufacturing and is paving the way to a clean energy future in China.

Virtualization – a key enabler of the future power grid

In this PEW feature article, Henry Niveri explores the transition to virtualized protection and control in the age of renewables.

The driving forces behind grid modernization

In this IoT Chat episode, ABB’s Jani Valtari joins Intel, VMware, and DELL to discuss innovations in grid modernization, including virtualization of protection and control.

REX640 introduces high-speed transfer to secure electrical supply for critical parts of the power system

Sustainable battery power solution reaches new safety heights in one of the world’s tallest wooden skyscrapers

ABB delivers innovative and intelligent energy storage solution for Sweden’s landmark culture center

ABB invests in artificial intelligence startup Viking Analytics

ABB’s Distribution Solutions division and Viking Analytics strengthen their strategic partnership to apply Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to asset management services.

ABB launches the world’s first virtualized protection and control solution

Smart Substation Control and Protection SSC600 SW enables customers to use the hardware of their choice and gain access to the same proven protection and control functionality as with ABB’s turnkey solution, SSC600.

Join our Virtualized protection and control webinar series

Join our webinar series in February for a comprehensive introduction to virtualized protection and control and our offering. Three webinars - join live on February 1, February 8 and February 15 or watch on-demand later.

Deutsche Bahn speeds ahead of the regulatory curve with ABB SF6-free switchgear technology

Germany’s largest railway operator Deutsche Bahn keeps one step ahead of impending F-gas regulation with Europe’s first SF6-free PrimeGear™ ZX0 switchgear.

135 years of electrical production in Brno, Czech Republic

As the ABB plant in Brno, Czech Republic, celebrates its 135th anniversary explore the journey which started with 15 employees to today’s almost 2,000 employees and more than 60,000 pieces produced annually.

ABB extends the life of LondonEnergy’s energy-from-waste plant

ABB has delivered a life extension and expansion project for LondonEnergy’s energy-from-waste (EfW) facility that will ensure continued production of sustainable energy and processing of waste for 1.9 million people in seven London boroughs.

Boost for Shanghai data center to help keep China’s billion+ internet users connected

- ABB power solutions support one of Shanghai’s largest data centers, used by Tencent and China Telecom
- Maximizing reliability, stability and uptime
- Improving energy efficiency and reducing maintenance costs

The machine stress-testing undersea power cables

Elektrisk Drivteknik (EDT) of Sweden builds specialized power generators that stress-test power cables with up to 1.5 million volts. EDT relies on ABB for their test equipment, including our Relion protection relays.

A breath of fresh air - Sasol Mining relies on Relion to ensure reliable power supply to new ventilation shaft

Sasol Mining chose in favor of the highly flexible ABB Relion protection relays for their new substation at the Syferfontein mine in South Africa.

Carbon neutral future on track as ABB helps electrify rail in Lithuania

ABB builds on its track-record in sustainable rail innovation with a new contract for a 25 kV power solution to electrify a 100 percent carbon neutral rail line1 for Lithuanian Railways.

Global Press Release: ABB unveils ‘tomorrow ready’ digital circuit breaker

As power systems around the world transform, ABB is continuing to lead their seamless digital transformation with the evolution of its respected VD4 medium voltage (MV) circuit breaker.

China Mobile International scales up new data center in Frankfurt with fast and flexible digital solution

-ABB’s digital solution cut overall installation and commissioning time by 60% while using 90% less copper
-Remote panels protect safety by enabling technicians to operate switchgear remotely
-Fully-remote factory acceptance testing (FAT) helped the project meet its tight deadlines during the height of the pandemic

Case study: Acciona Energia takes the next step in power system reliability and operational efficiency

A future-proof protection, control and monitoring solution delivered to Acciona Energia. A substation near the Anabaru wind farm in Karnataka, India is now effectively monitored and controlled and the home of the first Smart Substation Control and Protection SSC600 device in the segment in the country.

ABB switchgear supports PLN to ensure reliable power supply for ABB Formula E 2022 in Indonesia

A key element to success at the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Indonesia was the availability of reliable power supply. Our UniSec switchgear equipped with a Relion protection relay kept it steady for the entire race infrastructure.

Protection and control REX610 – all-in-one protection for any basic power distribution application

Futureproofed for an evolving grid, REX610 is ready to protect the power networks of today and tomorrow.

Relion® REX610 – now released and ready to protect any basic power distribution application

Packed with innovative simplicity, REX610 is designed to simplify protection and control as the power grid evolves.

Vietnamese students get smarter with new smart grid lab

Vietnam’s first Smart Grid Lab at the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City will help 350 students a year to understand the complexities of modern power networks

ABB supports PLN to keep the lights on at this year’s G20 in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

Our Relion protection relays have been supplied to Indonesian power company PLN for their Zero Downtime project – starting with a pilot at the Labuan Bajo resort, which will be hosting flagship events as par of the G20 summit in 2022.

ABB has the ticket to ‘powering a new era of sustainable transport’ at InnoTrans 2022

ABB showcases rail innovation for a sustainable and smarter transport future

Power system experts and utilities connect at CIGRE 2022 to accelerate a sustainable energy transition

ABB is attending CIGRE 2022, the leading global event for power system expertise, taking place in Paris from August 29 – September 2.

How to migrate to an SF6-free future ahead of impending F-gas regulations

New whitepaper shares expert advice on how to meet imminent regulatory changes

New centralized protection and control white paper

In this white paper you will learn about centralized protection and control to enhance reliability, availability, flexibility and improving operating cost-efficiency of distribution substations.

Virtualization is an important step in bringing clean electricity to the world

The grid will continue to change which means that the solutions enabling the grid must also continue to evolve. Virtualization will be a beneficial tool in making grids sustainable and resilient – a key step in bringing clean electricity to the world.

Northern Powergrid supports network decarbonization with eco-efficient switchgear

New sustainable electrical distribution manufacturing hub supports Asia Pacific’s economic growth

Enel to Provide Reliable and Sustainable Electricity across its Networks with world’s first 24kV SF6-free GIS Ring Main Units

The future of mining - Swedish mining company LKAB relies on digital communication for increased power system reliability

LKAB is one of the first mining companies in the world to upgrade their power system protection and control with IEC 61850 based digital communication and GOOSE. ABB's Relion REX640 protection relays play a key role.

Wind farm battery energy storage partnership ‘powers’ UK journey to Net Zero

ABB has announced a new grid scale battery project in partnership with Ecotricity.

From the Arctic to the Sahara, ABB’s MV switchgear testing goes extreme

ABB opens Europe’s first Climatic Test Chamber for testing energized Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear

Green Móvil expands e-mobility in Colombia with advanced digital electrical infrastructure

ABB has provided digital electrical infrastructure for Green Móvil’s electrical bus charging stations. A robust and smart solution with a zenon SCADA system and SafePlus Digital switchgear with Relion^® REX640 and 615 series protection relays.

Italian factory sets the benchmark for carbon reductions

ABB’s 45,000 m2 facility in Dalmine, Italy, is proving that green factories don’t necessarily have to be new build factories, as investments in energy efficient technology and digitalization enabled the historical Medium Voltage (MV) circuit breaker and switchgear manufacturing site to achieve Mission to Zero status.

ABB invests $1.1 million to meet record demand for Medium Voltage sensors

ABB has invested 1.1 million USD in a new, state-of-the-art sensor production line at its Brno Instrument Transformers and Sensors factory in the Czech Republic. At 15,000 sq. meters, Brno is already the world’s largest facility of its kind.

New Centralized Protection and Control white paper: SRP pilot

US utility SRP has piloted a Centralized Protection and Control solution with SSC600. In this white paper you will learn how advanced digital technology is helping to make the substation protection and control (PAC) more adaptable while improving the life cycle strategy of their PAC assets.

ABB celebrates 90 years of IEC medium-voltage fuses production

The ABB factory in Przasnysz, Poland, celebrates a key milestone in the production of medium voltage (MV) fuses

New e-business platform for protection devices: ABB Relays-Online

Explore. Build. Order. your digital substation product on new e-business platform

Benefits of SSC600 in arc flash protection

SSC600 application video series: Learn the benefits of our Smart substation control and protection SSC600 device in arc flash protection

Centralized Protection and Control white paper: Disturbance recorder application

Learn about Substation-wide disturbance, fault, and event recording for distribution networks with a centralized protection and control solution

ABB delivers the primary distribution solution and robotic technologies for Wärtsilä’s new Smart Technology Hub in Finland

ABB is delivering the power distribution solution to technology company Wärtsilä’s Smart Technology Hub research, product development and production center in the city of Vaasa.

Fast deployment of ABB digital solution ensures power availability to a Centrin Data Systems data center

ABB installs a digital solution in a large-scale data center in China. Key results: over 80% faster commissioning and reduced on-site wiring and 40% reduction in project delivery time.

Keeping gas insulated switchgear safe while reducing global warming impact

In my 26 years with ABB, working on the development of GIS, finding alternatives to SF6 has been the most challenging and interesting mission.

Visit ABB’s Distribution Solutions factory in Brno, Czech Republic, directly from your office or home

Take the new Virtual Factory Tour and explore the production halls of medium voltage (MV) air and gas insulated switchgear, low voltage (LV) switchgear, and the biggest MV IEC Instrument Transformers and Sensors factory in the world.

Wireless connectivity: The next frontier for energy systems

In this T&D World article, Petri Hovila explores topics of building a greener economy and a world driven by clean energy that is accessible and efficient, with the help of enabling technologies such as 5G.

The cleanest kilowatt is the one never used: saving energy with digital energy and asset management

Energy savings are closely connected to asset management. It is quite often the condition of the assets that affects energy distribution efficiency

Upgrade of SSC600 enables protection for even larger substations

A single SSC600 device can now handle the tasks of 30 protection relays, compared to the 20 devices previously

ABB energy efficient pumping solutions help Auckland tackle its worst-ever drought

ABB joins hands with more Chinese companies at CIIE 2021 to enable a low-carbon society

Leveraging connectivity for green transformation of energy systems

5G is an enabling technology in the green transformation of electrical distribution grids – and we also need new business models to support the change.

Benefits of using SSC600 in busbar differential protection

SSC600 application videos series: Learn the benefits of our smart substation control and protection SSC600 device in busbar protection.

World's largest wastewater treatment plant gears up with innovative ABB technology

The new Bahr El Bakar wastewater treatment plant in Egypt relies on a portfolio of ABB technology and integrated solutions. Facility to provide treated water for agriculture and industrial production, powered by renewable energy.

ABB’s Relion relays help streamline and automate power distribution operations for Enel

Enel in Peru has selected ABB’s Relion^® protection relays to minimize the frequency of interruptions and power supply downtime.

Benefits of using SSC600 as a disturbance recorder

SSC600 application videos series: Learn the benefits of our smart substation control and protection SSC600 device.

Podcast: ABB talks smart grids, substations, and security

In this insight.tech podcast episode you can listen to Jani Valtari discuss how modern substations can leverage digital innovation to provide more resilient, sustainable, and secure energy distribution - and make the transition smooth and reliable.

Systemic resilience and open collaboration: Building blocks for carbon-neutral energy systems

In this T&D World article, Petri Hovila and Jani Valtari explore the building blocks for the carbon-neutral energy systems of the future.

Release of The relay explorer RXplore version 1.2

We are pleased to announce the release of a new version of The relay explorer RXplore mobile application.

The ABB medium-voltage indoor products portfolio at your fingertips

Safe and reliable distribution network.
ABB portfolio for medium-voltage indoor applications.

ABB expands the Arctic product family

ABB has added ARM600SW to the Arctic family of wireless communication devices. The well-known ARM600 M2M gateway is now also available as a software-only product.

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport takes off with ABB technology

Chengdu, CHINA, JUNE 28, 2021 - To drive energy efficiency and performance, ABB installs intelligent building control systems at Chengdu’s new greenfield airport which will serve over 50 million people.

Finnish utility relies on ABB’s innovative all-in-one protection relay REX640

Savon Voima Verkko relies on our

Relion^®REX640 protection relays in their new substation. Watch the video to hear what their substation expert has to say about the REX640 and dealing with challenges such as reactive power and underground cabling.

ABB technology enables UK grid to integrate more renewable energy

A combination of innovative digital substation protection and control solutions from ABB and 5G technologies will enable UK Power Networks to accept growing levels of renewable energy.

Did you know that ABB developed the next-generation protection system for safe and smart substations?

Discover more about the smart substation control and protection SSC600 and centralized protection for distribution substations

ABB’s new all-in-one protection relay offers innovative simplicity

As the power grid evolves, REX610 is designed to simplify protection and control of basic power distribution applications.

Protection and control REX610 – packed with innovative simplicity

REX610 is a freely configurable all-in-one protection relay that covers the full range of basic power distribution applications, without forgoing simplicity

Estonian utility pilots ABB’s centralized control and protection solution

Elektrilevi reduces protection system complexity and effectively controls protection functionality with ABB’s SSC600 solution

Flick the switch on SF6

The electrification of our world is one of the defining characteristics of our times. By 2030, 21 percent of global energy consumption is expected to be electricity.

The future of resilient power grids is here

Taiwan Power Company selects centralized protection and control solution with ABB Ability™ smart substation control and protection for electrical systems SSC600

The carbon-neutral society of the future needs resilient electricity grids

Rapid electrification of our society is one key element when decarbonizing energy systems and fighting climate change. By necessity governmental targets for achieving carbon neutrality are ambitious, with some targets as soon as by 2035.

REX640 introduces cost-effective switchgear HMI for optimal visibility and operational safety

Capable of covering up to 20 REX640 relays, the new switchgear human-machine interface (SHMI) provides optimal visibility and reduces relay costs by up to 15 percent.

ABB receives certification for smart substation control and protection SSC600

DNV GL has granted the IEC 61850 level A certificate to SSC600 – the device has successfully passed all validation and testing procedures

ABB technology to power world’s largest seawater desalination project

ABB technology is being used to build the world’s largest desalination plant in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

ABB and Enel contribute to a greener grid with proven AirPlus switchgear solutions

ABB is proud to announce another step in its continued partnership with multinational energy company Enel towards sustainable electricity distribution grids technology.

ABB supports Egypt’s visionary project to turn desert into farmland with resilient electric power

ABB provided several key technical solutions to deliver electric power reliably and continuously to kickstart the development plan for Toshka’s new agricultural area in the South Valley.

ABB’s new medium-voltage circuit breaker boosts steel plant performance and equipment life

VD4-AF is an all-in-one compact device with synchronization, continuous monitoring and precise control of its own mechanical and electrical performances.

Creating a roadmap for your fleet’s electrified future

The fastest-growing contributor to climate change is the transport sector, accounting for 23 percent of global energy-related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, according to The Climate Group.

ABB upgrades the power supply to one of Norway’s largest industrial clusters

The project will upgrade the aging infrastructure and supply safe and smart electrification across the entire industrial park: ABB's UniGear ZS1 switchgear equipped with ABB Relion® 615 series protection and control relays.

How SF6-free technology supports a more sustainable future for utilities

Click. The light is on. Click. The TV, too. Click. Click. Now so is the sound system. It sounds so easy and simple, yet power has to travel a long way before it reaches our houses.

ABB supports the largest floating solar power complex in Southeast Asia

ABB supplied Secondary Skid Units to Gia Hoet Tam Bo floating solar complex, the largest floating solar complex in the region

ABB energy management solutions support Asia’s largest wastewater treatment plant

ABB successfully completes delivery of medium- and low-voltage digital solutions for the expansion of the Shanghai Bailonggang Wastewater Treatment Plant in China guaranteeing continuous and reliable power supply

ABB releases an eco-friendly switchgear for load break switch applications

Another breakthrough for ABB’s sustainable switchgear portfolio has been released to order: ABB has launched a ring main unit (RMU) with a groundbreaking load break switch (LBS) that uses sustainable alternative gases to SF6 for enhanced performance and reduced environmental impact.

ABB to ensure reliable power for the tallest building in Indonesia and the Southern Hemisphere

ABB is delivering UniGear ZS1 medium voltage switchgear to ensure the reliability of the electricity supply in what will become the highest building in Indonesia and the southern hemisphere.

Finnish utility selects ABB’s centralized control and protection solution to take their substation to the next level

Parikkalan Valo has selected ABB’s SSC600 to gain reliability and optimize their asset management.

ABB and cutting-edge startups to shape the future with innovations and drive sustainable growth

Fierce competition gives boost to startup community as three winners of the first ABB Electrification Virtual Startup Challenge 2020 will receive $30,000 investment each to work in close collaboration with ABB Electrification R&D teams.

ABB: a strategic partner for UK Power Networks’ digital future

A successful pilot paves the way for centralized protection in UK Power Networks’ infrastructure, which delivers power to nearly a third of the UK population

ABB releases smart and connected products, leading the way to digital transformation

2020 ABB Electrification Innovation Week will be held from 16 - 20 November in Xiamen with the theme of “Imagining Digital Innovation – Let’s Write the Future of Electrification”.

Upgrade of SSC600 enables cost-effective direct communication with control center

Introducing support for the remote communication protocol IEC 60870-5-104 reduces the number of components in the distribution network and the amount of engineering.

ABB’s RXplore mobile application ensures simplified and secure access to ABB devices

The RXplore mobile app gives users an easy and intuitive way to perform maintenance activity on Relion protection relays and offers connectivity to ABB monitoring and diagnostics devices

Introducing ABB’s new GIS: PrimeGear ZX0

ABB presents world’s first switchgear that allows customers to switch to a green insulation gas at any point.

Savon Voima Verkko selects ABB’s latest protection relay technology to renew substations in Eastern Finland

Finnish utility provider, Savon Voima Verkko, has selected power protection solutions from ABB to upgrade its Leppävirta substation.

ABB provides electrical reliability for Automated People Mover at Los Angeles International Airport

LAX selects ABB's Enviline ESS Energy Storage System to ensure reliable power to the new APM service - which is set to carry up to 87 million passengers per year

ABB expands UniGear Digital portfolio

UniGear Digital switchgear family expanded - now available with voltage rating of up to 36 kV

Coming soon. Our new primary gas insulated switchgear

Stay tuned to find out more!

Making the switch to digital switchgear leads to cost savings

Switching to digital allows you to collect, access, analyze and act on the data your equipment and infrastructure creates, helping you achieve cost savings of up to 30 percent.

Easy modernization of compact secondary substations with advanced fault location technology

RIO600 introduces new advanced fault passage indication (FPI) to allow easy and affordable modernization of compact secondary substations (CSSs) for faster fault location also in rural areas.

ABB's power distribution solutions help upgrade the urban lighting infrastructure

ABB has delivered a reliable power distribution solution with UniSec air-insulated switchgear for the urban lighting upgrading project in Tianjin in China.

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SF6-free switchgear technology since 2015

ABB reveals how digital switchgear can lead to major cost savings

The case for making the switch - the hidden costs of not going digital

ABB’s smart solutions safeguard power of new hospital in France

ABB has provided reliable and energy-efficient solutions to safeguard the distribution of power and ensure uptime at a new hospital under construction in Epinal in north-eastern France.

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Transforming your world, digitally

Sasol optimizes operations with ABB Ability™ digital switchgear solutions

Sasol adds ABB Ability™ digital low-voltage switchgear to the proven mobile substation concept. With MNS® Digital switchgear, customers gain access to real-time data and condition monitoring to optimize operations and deliver cost savings of up to 30 percent.

ABB provides SÜC Coburg the first primary switchgear combining AirPlus and digital features

The Bavarian power utility SÜC Coburg has made its electricity network greener and smarter by installing the first medium-voltage (MV) gas insulated switchgear (GIS) combining AirPlus™ with Relion® REX640 and sensor technology.

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Conformal coating – for an additional layer of protection

With AirPlus™ technology, Enel and ABB are building a greener future together

ABB is writing the future of sustainable energy distribution by extending its SF6-free medium-voltage (MV) switchgear portfolio. Having developed a new load break switch, ABB is partnering with multinational energy company Enel to bring technology to the market that is considerably better for the environment.

ABB solution buoys floating solar plant on Swiss Alpine lake

Located 1,810 meters above sea level on the artificial Lac des Toules in Switzerland, Romande Energie operates one of the world’s highest floating photovoltaic (PV) installations.

04/15/2020

ABB expands its UniGear medium-voltage switchgear portfolio

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ABB's UniGear ZS1 63 kA is an expansion to complete the UniGear switchgear family. For demanding applications in, for example, power stations and steel, oil&gas and chemical plants.

ABB solution connects large rooftop solar power system to MV network

South Hesse is home to one of the largest rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems in Germany. ABB plays a relevant role by connecting the solar system to the medium-voltage network.

04/04/2020

SSC600 introduces substation-wide busbar protection for distribution networks

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Centralizing all protection and control functionality on the substation level in a single IEC 61850-compliant device, SSC600 is now ready to protect and control the whole busbar with up to 20 bays.

03/12/2020

Upgrade of REX640 protection relay enhances communication security and flexibility in advanced power generation and distribution applications

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ABB’s pioneering flagship all-in-one protection relay within distribution protection and control – REX640 – addresses secure and flexible standardized communication, both within the substation and remote monitoring system, in its first functionality upgrade.

01/17/2020

ABB digital solutions to secure enhanced visibility to plant operations for Egyptian petroleum company

ABB’s sustainable digital switchgear solution will help the customer avoid operational failures and associated production losses for many years to come and reduce maintenance costs by up to 30 percent.

01/17/2020

REX640 – Applications: Petersen coil control

Learn the essentials about ABB’s Relion® all-in-one protection and control relay REX640 and its novel application-driven approach to the local human-machine interface (LHMI).

03/26/2020

ABB celebrates delivering its 500,000th Relion® 615 series relay to Formosa Plastics Group

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In 2008 ABB launched the world’s first IEC 61850-based relay: Feeder protection and control REF615. Today 615 is ABB's bestselling series with an extensive range of innovative protection and control functionality, representing a wide application coverage.

11/06/2019

ABB provides high efficiency power solutions to Telia for its next generation data center in Finland

ABB’s electrifciation infrastructure with digital functionality ensures reliable power distribution in Telia’s mission critical data center.

11/04/2019

New campaign portal - Advanced fault management for evolving power distribution systems

09/17/2019

ABB’s protection and control relay solves Sappi power challenges

ABB solution fulfills all customer requirements such as high-level reliability of protection in pulp and paper plant and compliance with grid code

09/17/2019

Grid automation improves safety and quality of power supply in urban networks – case JE-Siirto

Network reliability is a primary concern in our growing urban hubs. JE-Siirto has therefore partnered with ABB to build a more reliable and smarter city grid with ABB’s grid automation solutions.

09/10/2019

Turkish utility chose hands-on training for optimal network protection

Electric utility Dicle EDAS considers comprehensive training to be a primary criterion when selecting new medium-voltage power distribution protection products.

09/10/2019

REX640 – Ease of use: object control and alarm handling

Learn the essentials about ABB’s Relion® all-in-one protection and control relay REX640 and its novel application-driven approach to the local human-machine interface (LHMI).

New tool to find the best-fitting medium voltage switchgear for your application

Do you need guidance on finding the best suited medium voltage switchgear for your application? Click here to access our medium voltage switchgear selector tool.

08/23/2019

5G is coming ‒ and this is what we will get

What does 5G bring to industry or power grids?

ABB releases new vacuum VD4G-63 circuit breaker for generator applications

Full protection of your generator assets with small footprint for a cost-optimized solution.

Video - ABB showcases the future of electrification at CIRED

ABB showcases leading-edge digital grid technologies at CIRED in Madrid, the foremost bi-annual electric distribution conference and exhibition event.

ABB and Caruna to develop next-generation distribution grid protection technology in Finland

New technology will revolutionize the power grid’s supply security.

ABB to showcase future of safe, smart and sustainable electrification at CIRED 2019

New technologies enable electrification distribution networks to innovate and prepare for the future digital grid.

Italian power distribution system operator goes green with ABB's AirPlus technology

ENEL e-distribuzione, one of Italy’s biggest power distribution grid operators, selects 150 panels of ABB’s eco-efficient AirPlus™ technology

Relion® 615 series celebrating 500,000 sold relays – Reliable and innovative protection and control since 2008

In 2008, ABB introduced the world’s first, truly IEC 61850-based protection relay – Feeder protection and control REF615. Since then, 615 has developed into a whole series of relays, characterized by a wide application coverage and extensive range of state-of-the-art protection and control functionality.

Protection relay plays a role in cyber resilience solution in power distribution

Cybersecurity is a vital activity for utilities. And it’s a lot simpler to implement than you may think.

ABB powers progress at international space port

ABB’s UniSec switchgear safeguards power supply to essential infrastructure at the space port in French Guiana.

ABB introduces low-voltage digital switchgear condition monitoring

At Hannover Messe, ABB is showcasing its low-voltage MNS® innovations that enable safe, flexible and smart electrical distribution.

Stadtwerke Münster meets new requirements with ABB’s unique secondary switchgear solution

By combining the advanced technology of ABB’s newly released all-in-one protection relay REX640 with the medium-voltage SafePlus switchgear, Stadtwerke Münster is able to meet novel secondary distribution requirements.

ABB expands eco-efficient medium-voltage portfolio

ABB introduces UniSec with AirPlus™ - a compact and completely SF6-free medium-voltage switchgear.

ABB unveils an asset health solution optimizing switchgear efficiency

ABB improves switchgear efficiency and operational safety with ABB Ability™ Condition Monitoring for switchgear (SWICOM), reducing maintenance costs by as much as 30 percent.

ABB power supply system advances safety and reliability in Finnish sugar refinery

ABB has revamped the Porkkala sugar refinery’s power supply, upgrading its safety and operational reliability. The unique project was planned together with the Finnish customer to avoid production shutdowns.

NUCOR Steel selects ABB’s arc-furnace breaker, tailored to meet new high operational standard

Through customer-driven development, NUCOR and ABB have modernized power distribution for the steel industry.

02/12/2019

ABB improves personnel safety and secures production uptime at Finnish steel plant

The main switchgear and control gear of SSAB’s Pulkkila pipe plant in Northern Finland have been significantly enhanced with ABB’s arc protection and Ultra-Fast Earthing Switch (UFES).

02/05/2019

ABB to support the increasing digitalization of substations

ABB and Intel are collaborating on promoting next-generation distribution automation systems and products.

01/29/2019

ABB’s new groundbreaking distribution automation offering now available

ABB’s two pioneering DA products are ready to evolve alongside the grid: the all-in-one protection and control relay REX640 and the smart substation control and protection device SSC600.