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Transforming industry with energy-efficient motors and reliable power generators


Welcome to ABB's Motors and Generators, your ultimate destination for high-efficiency motors and dependable power generators. With an unwavering commitment to sustainability and efficiency, we offer a comprehensive range of solutions designed to energize the transformation of industries, enabling a more productive, sustainable future.


  • Comprehensive Range: Our wide range of electric motors and industrial generators meets the diverse needs of businesses across industries.
  • Energy Efficiency: Our energy-efficient motors are designed to lower operational costs and reduce environmental impact.
  • High Performance: Experience the reliability and performance of our ABB motors and ABB generators.
  • Tailored Solutions: We offer motors and generators that cater to specific industrial needs, from synchronous to asynchronous motors, and more.
  • Unmatched After-sales Service: Benefit from our excellent motor service and maintenance that ensures the longevity of your investment.
Contact our sales team to find the perfect solution for your needs



Product portfolio




Industries served

Cement
Food and beverage
HVAC
Marine
Metals
Mining
Oil, gas and petrochemical
Power
Pulp and paper
Water and wastewater
Wind



Highlights

Ivor Vidjen
12/13/2024

At ABB, we pride ourselves on being the premium one-stop-shop for motor-drive solutions

There are more than 300 million industrial electric motors in operation worldwide. Every year, they turn almost half of all electricity generated into torque in a variety of applications and industries.
Stefan Floeck discussing progress in India
12/11/2024

Boosting India’s energy efficiency with ABB's IEC LV motors

The consistent expansion of India’s economy has pushed the government and the private sector to simultaneously cut costs and reduce carbon emissions across various industries.
WIPO Nomination
11/19/2024

United Nations World Intellectual Property Organization featured ABB's IE5 SynRM motor

One-third of all electricity is converted into motion by electric motors and their number is expected to double by 2040, which is the equivalent of adding an electricity market the size of China to global power demand.
ABB Faridabad factory
11/12/2024

ABB India revamps Faridabad facility, boosting sustainability and efficiency

ABB India’s IEC LV motors business is expanding and transforming the company’s long-established manufacturing facility in the country. Started in 1951, it now boasts of an expanded modern workplace facility with upgraded shopfloors.
Sapio research infographic
10/21/2024

ABB research shows energy efficiency has become a decisive factor

Independent survey commissioned by ABB highlights the critical role that energy efficiency now plays in the sustainability agenda for global businesses with 91 percent saying this influences their choice of electric motors

Asia's Energy transition
10/07/2024

Energy efficiency: Accelerating Asia's shift to net zero

Asia embarks on a transformative energy shift, energy efficiency stands out as a game-changer.

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09/25/2024

ABB's next-generation motor concept represents a "significant step towards productivity in a low carbon world"

Article

MV Titanium, the world’s first MV, speed controlled, industrial motor concept is featured in the new edition of Compressor Tech2 magazine.

ABB SynRM Liquid-cooled motors
09/18/2024

How premium motors can transform industrial operations

There is huge potential for electric motors to boost energy efficiency, since motor-driven systems such as pumps and fans, and a wide variety of other applications, represent 65% of industrial electricity use.
09/04/2024

How far can motor energy efficiency go?

Article

In the industrial sector, the greatest potential for reducing electricity use and emissions lies in improving the efficiency of electric motors and devices like pumps and fans. 
08/29/2024

ABB IE5 SynRM motors and drives help GSK vaccine plant reach net zero

Customer success

ABB has supplied ultra-premium efficient IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance) motor and drive packages to modernize pumping applications
08/23/2024

South Korea island turns to ABB technology to stabilize its power grid in the transition to renewables

Press release

KEPCO is installing ABB’s high-inertia flywheel synchronous condenser to help maintain a stable grid frequency as the use of renewable energy increase.
08/23/2024

From factory floors to ferry decks: witnessing ABB’s commitment to energy efficiency in action

Article

To highlight how ABB can support customers' ambitions towards energy efficiency and circularity, customers from Lithuania were invited to visit ABB’s Large Motors and Generators factories in Jüri, Estonia, and Helsinki, Finland.

08/23/2024

Unlocking energy efficiency for the water industry

Article

Innovative solutions like IE5 SynRM motors & drives are making a difference by ensuring reliable and cost-effective water supply management

07/23/2024

ABB’s HV rib cooled motors bring IE4 efficiency to Dalrymple Bay Terminal’s conveyors

Article

ABB high voltage motors, compliant with the new IEC standard, are helping DBT cut energy consumption and carbon footprint.

07/23/2024

Transforming industrial operations with premium motors

Article

David Hawley explains, technologies like energy efficiency and increased electrification can deliver over 80% of the needed emissions reductions.

07/08/2024

Leading the Low-Carbon Future with MV Titanium: Reuters Impact Studio Interview

Video

Heikki Vepsäläinen, President of Large Motors and Generators at ABB, joins Liam Dowd, the Sustainability Lead at Reuters, for an insightful conversation regarding MV Titanium.

07/08/2024

Sustainability gains targeted for chocolate processing with liquid-cooled motors

Article

Chocolate production and packaging segments can boost energy efficiency by deploying the new liquid-cooled IE5 synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor that offers up to 40 percent lower energy losses than commonly used IE3 motors. 

07/02/2024

ABB’s new Modular Synchronous Generator delivers flexible backup for the energy transition

Press Release

ABB has developed the new Modular 20-megawatt (MW) class synchronous generator as a flexible, scalable approach to balance power grids.

07/02/2024

Ensuring transparent sustainability in industrial motors

Article

Transparency in sustainability is crucial for fostering trust between businesses and stakeholders. Consumers, investors and regulatory bodies are demanding more detailed disclosure of information about the environmental impact of products and practices.

06/27/2024

IE6 hyper-efficiency motors are ready to roll

Article

Robert Chin, Global R&D Manager IEC LV Motors at ABB, explains that while IE5 is regarded as the current state-of-the-art in energy efficiency, motors that meet the anticipated IE6 “hyper-efficiency” level are already commercially available in the form of synchronous reluctance (SynRM) technology.

06/21/2024

ABB India’s IEC LV Motors save over 500 GWh energy across Indian industries

Article

ABB India's IEC low voltage (LV) motors business has achieved a significant milestone in energy conservation. Its installed base over the last 5 years has contributed to annual energy savings of over 500 gigawatt hours (GWh) for Indian industries

06/18/2024

ABB India and Witt India partner to enhance safety and operational efficiency in key infrastructure projects

Article

ABB India in collaboration with Witt India - a premier manufacturer specializing in tunnel ventilation systems, is setting new benchmarks in tunnel ventilation technology.

06/17/2024

Lifting energy efficiency to new levels in sewage treatment with ABB drives and motors

Article

The central sewage treatment plant in Kulmbach Germany upgraded its inlet lifting pump station for enhanced energy efficiency and optimal operation. Replacing the older variable speed drive (VSD) with an ABB ACQ580 water and wastewater drive, paired with an ABB IE5 synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motor, promises significant energy savings.

06/13/2024

Achieving Hyper-efficiency with magnet-free motors

Article

Stefan Floeck, Division President of IEC Low Voltage Motors at ABB Motion, introduces a groundbreaking innovation: magnet-free synchronous reluctance motor (SynRM) technology has now achieved the anticipated IE6 Hyper-efficiency level.

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06/11/2024

ABB creates world’s first medium voltage, speed-controlled motor concept

Press Release

ABB’s MV Titanium concept is the world’s first medium-voltage (MV), speed controlled, industrial motor, in the 1-to-5-megawatt (MW) range that brings connectivity and control features in an easy to specify and install package.

06/10/2024

ABB EcoSolutions for IE5 SynRM motors

Video

ABB EcoSolutions QR-code provides full transparency to environmental impacts across the entire product lifecycle. Products within the portfolio comply with a set of key performance indicators defined in ABB's circularity framework and carry an external, third-party verified environmental product declaration (ISO 14025).

06/05/2024

ABB's integrated technology will stabilize the power grid as Spanish islands transition to green energy

Press Release

ABB's integrated technology will provide the inertia and short-circuit current needed to maintain power supply on the islands as they absorb increasing levels of renewable energy
06/03/2024

ABB is first to reach anticipated IE6 hyper-efficiency with magnet-free motors

Article

ABB has achieved another world first for its IE5 SynRM (synchronous reluctance motor) series with the launch of a new version that combines the benefits of ultra-premium energy efficiency with highly effective liquid cooling. The new design sets a new benchmark for high power output and reliability in a compact footprint.

04/25/2024

Introducing the next evolution of our Synchronous Generators

Info Page

Energy efficient, Grid-compliant, and Modular to fit your needs. The next evolution of ABB's Synchronous Generators

04/15/2024

Pushing the performance envelope with ABB’s premium low voltage motors

Article

Dive into this insightful piece by Reuters Events Sustainable Business, where Stefan Floeck, President of IEC LV Motors, shares how our Premium motor portfolio is the culmination of 140 years of expertise.

04/11/2024

Motors and Generators Fireside Chat: Guy Nicholson, Statkraft UK

Video

Heikki Vepsäläinen, President ABB Large Motors and Generators is joined by Guy Nicholson, Head of Grid Integration, Statkraft UK, for an in-person fireside chat.
04/09/2024

Walking the talk: How ABB IEC Low Voltage Motors is adopting low carbon initiatives in its own operations

Article

As a leader in high-efficiency electric motors, ABB IEC Low Voltage (LV) Motors offers reliable energy-efficient motors for various industries including metals, chemicals, cement and mining, food and beverage.

03/25/2024

Switching to IE5 SynRM Increased Safety motors delivers higher energy efficiency while ensuring safety in hazardous areas.

Article

Motors are at the beating heart of chemical production, where they power critical applications from pumps and fans to compressors.

03/07/2024

ABB to deliver third synchronous condenser to help the Faroe Islands continue its transition to green energy

Press Release

Synchronous condenser technology is helping SEV, the main electricity supplier, to restore spinning inertia vital to keep the Faroe Islands power grid in balance as the drive towards renewable energy resources increases

03/06/2024

New IEC standard defines efficiency classes for high voltage AC induction motors up to 2000 kW

News

The IEC has published the first global standard to classify energy efficiency for high voltage Induction motors

02/29/2024

Crafting Excellence: ABB's Design Milestone in High-Efficiency Motors

Web Story

Guided by a team of dedicated professionals, we recently surpassed customer expectations, achieving our second-best recorded design efficiency.

02/07/2024

ABB achieves world first with liquid-cooled IE5 SynRM motor

Press release

The new design sets a new benchmark for high power output and reliability in a compact footprint.

02/05/2024

Building Large Electric Motors Into the Circular Economy

Article

David Bjerhag, Global Business Line Manager for Large Motors and Generators, ABB, explains how a circular approach has significantly reduced the CO2 impact of its large motors and generators, and how it can be further extended in the future.

01/16/2024

Leading the change in reshaping the future of electric motors

Article

We are reshaping the future of electric motors by using innovative circular design and sustainable materials

11/27/2023

Ormat uses highly efficient ABB generators to produce clean geothermal power

Article

For a new geothermal project in Indonesia, Ormat has chosen a generator designed according to ABB’s Top Industrial Efficiency (TIE) option for optimized efficiency and built from Greenforge® steel.

11/15/2023

Business Reporter: Scoping out Net Zero: Electric motors paving the way for industry

Article

Heikki Vepsäläinen, Large motors and Generators Division President, ABB is featured in a new Business Reporter article, where he explains how focusing on energy efficiency and circularity puts carbon emissions for industrial motors into perspective.

10/25/2023

Investing in energy efficiency has significant business benefits for industry

Article

Energy efficiency – achieving the same outcome using less electricity – is broadly understood as an essential contributor to reaching Net Zero.

10/16/2023

Next-generation of high efficiency motors now available for potentially explosive environments

Article

Petteri Hyytiäinen, Chemicals Global Industry Segment Manager, ABB, explains how the chemical industry can ensure safety and boost energy efficiency by deploying motors that offer up to 40% lower energy losses compared to commonly used IE3 motors.

10/06/2023

NESTRO dedusters take energy efficiency to the next level with ABB SynRM motors and drives

Customer case

New-generation mobile dedusters from German company NESTRO are the first in the world to offer IE5 SynRM motors as standard. Users can save up to 22 per cent in energy costs compared to conventional equipment.

10/04/2023

Motors and Generators Fireside Chat: Tim Schulten, Sulzer Services

Interview

In the most recent of our ABB Large Motors and Generators Fireside Chats, Heikki Vepsäläinen, President, Large Motors and Generators, ABB is joined by Tim Schulten, President, Sulzer Services

09/22/2023

Smurfit Kappa Parenco boosts sustainability with high efficiency motors from ABB

Customer case

Dutch paper manufacturer Smurfit Kappa Parenco puts sustainability at the forefront of every decision it makes. When ABB launched a campaign to promote Super Premium Efficiency IE4 motors, it quickly opted to take part.

09/11/2023

How high-efficiency SynRM motors enable long-term savings

Article

Industrial businesses realize the critical importance of energy efficiency. It is an immediate step that facilities can take to improve their sustainability, contribute to reaching net zero, and boost profitability.

08/30/2023

ABB is first in world to deliver IE5 ultra-premium motor efficiency in explosive environments

Press release

In a world-first, customers operating in hazardous area industries can now ensure safety and boost their energy efficiency by deploying motors that offer up to 40 percent lower energy losses compared to commonly used IE3 motors.

08/30/2023

Watania Steel chooses ABB’s High Dynamic Performance motors for new wire rod mill

Success case

Saudi Arabia-based steelmaker Watania has selected ABB High Dynamic Performance (HDP) motors for critical applications in its new wire rod mill.

08/15/2023

Energy-efficiency solutions are vital to Malaysia’s sustainable future

Article

Energy efficiency is regarded by the International Energy Agency (IEA) as the “first fuel”, because making the best possible use of energy that has already been produced is the smart and cost-effective way to simultaneously meet energy affordability, security and climate goals

08/07/2023

High power density motors create new possibilities for rubber manufacturers

Article

From mixing to extrusion, calendering, cutting and more, electric motors are critical at almost every step of rubber manufacturing. Therefore, investing in equipment that maximizes throughput and increases product consistency is the best way to deliver high-quality products at affordable prices.

07/25/2023

The Naval Architect: Permanent Magnet Shaft Generators: Enabling More Efficient, Cost-Effective and Sustainable Vessels

Article

In the recent edition of The Naval Architect, Juha-Pekka Kivioja, Global Product Manager for ABB's Large Motors and Generators explains how ABB's solutions that use permanent magnets (PMs) are smaller, lighter, simpler to install and – most importantly – more efficient, helping the shipping industry meet these IMO regulations.

07/24/2023

Helping businesses play their part in the global journey to net zero: Energy Efficient Motors

Article

We talk to North America Outlook magazine about the combination of many technologies and approaches that are available for businesses to act on today to bring us significantly closer to net zero. Whilst introducing the latest generation AMI 5800 True NEMA motor.

07/24/2023

To Reach Net-Zero Emissions, a Diverse Energy Technology Portfolio Is Needed

Article

Heikki Vepsäläinen, Division President of Large Motors and Generators, discusses renewable power in this article covered by Wired Magazine.

07/06/2023

Ecodesign Regulation, phase 2: Energy efficiency as a requirement

Article

The second phase of the EU’s Ecodesign Regulation raises the bar for electric motor energy efficiency – and the rest of the world is sure to follow, says Daniel Eberli, Head of Product Management and Marketing IEC LV Motors Division, ABB.

07/06/2023

ABB helps USG Industrial Utilities to save energy that equals the yearly power consumption of 130 homes

Web story

The ABB application-specific energy appraisal has supported USG Industrial Utilities in increasing energy savings of pump application by 360 MWh per year through the upgrade of their condensate pump stations with nine high-efficiency variable speed drives and IE4 motors.

07/06/2023

Runtech vacuum solutions with ABB technology enable major energy savings in paper machine applications

Web story

Runtech EP Series Turbo Blowers utilize purpose-designed motors and drives from ABB. The blowers are used in vacuum solutions that can realize energy savings up to 70% compared to conventional pump-based systems.

06/14/2023

Swissmill chooses ABB to supply customized motors for roller mills

Web story

Roller mills are at the heart of Swissmill's production process. When the company decided to replace all its roller mills and the motors that power them, it selected ABB to supply the new motors. 

06/07/2023

Ensuring the safety of large flywheels used to stabilize electrical networks

White Paper

This White Paper provides recommendations for improved flywheel design practices and therefore complements the ISO standard.

06/01/2023

Geothermal Energy: Clean Energy From Deep Inside the Earth

White Paper

Geothermal energy is a sustainable, renewable resource that can play a useful role in the transition from fossil fuels to a low or zero carbon future. We share our knowledge in this new White Paper.

05/30/2023

Energy efficiency is still an under-exploited opportunity

Article

The world's energy systems are changing, with the security of supply no longer assured and costs rising globally. While the transition to renewables is, of course, vital to decarbonization, there is a question that is still largely overlooked—why aren’t we trying harder to make better use of the energy we already have?

05/19/2023

Kuhmo pioneers energy-efficient timber production with ABB SynRM motors and drives

Success case

Finnish sawmill operator Kuhmo was the first company in the world to use ABB IE5 SynRM motors in a timber drying process. Its latest plant upgrade could produce six-figure energy savings in just a couple of years with highly efficient ABB motors and regenerative drives.

05/04/2023

Ecodesign: The next steps towards raising electric motor efficiency

Article

Reducing CO2 emissions and planning a more sustainable future are global priorities. Not only do we need to decarbonise generation, but we also need to make the most efficient use of the energy we produce right now.

04/27/2023

Cutting carbon and costs in the water sector: the case for energy efficient motors

Article

Many water and wastewater facilities still use old, inefficient electric motors. Modernizing motor systems is the key to cutting costs, meeting rising demand, and reducing emissions.

03/28/2023

Sponsored text: Keep it cool: efficient and cost-effective refrigeration with motors and drives

Article

The global food and beverage sector consumes approximately 30 percent of the world’s energy. It is also responsible for 20 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. As consumers and governments call on all industries to limit their emissions, the food and beverage sector must find ways to operate as efficiently as possible.

03/23/2023

Industrial Machine Builders See New Opportunities from New High Power Density Motors

Article

The latest generation of motors create new opportunities for machine builders – with higher power density, excellent dynamic response, and a broader scope for machinery applications.

03/28/2023

Save enough electricity to power a whole country

Article

On July 1st, 2023, the second step of the EU Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 comes into force, setting additional requirements for certain electric motors. The regulation’s first step, which was implemented in 2021, intends to make electric motors and drives more efficient with the aim of saving 110 Terawatt hours per year in the EU by 2030.

03/28/2023

ABB’s synchronous condensers go live in Liverpool to stabilize the UK’s power grid

Press Release

ABB has completed a major turnkey project for Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable power generator, to help restore the missing system inertia vital for the stable operation of the UK power grid. This is essential as the country switches from fossil fuels to use more renewable energy such as wind and solar.

03/15/2023

Synchronous condensers and battery energy storage form a powerful combination for grid support

Article

Synchronous condenser (SC) technology and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) complement each other in a hybrid configuration. Christian Payerl, Synchronous Condensers Expert, ABB explains

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