Power typically refers to the large-scale production of electricity by utility companies — entities that generate, transmit, and often distribute electricity to residential, commercial, and industrial users.

Traditionally power is generated at a central location, like coal, gas, hydro, nuclear or solar/wind farm, and transmitted via the grid. Modern trends are shifting toward decentralized and distributed energy systems as well as using the generated electricity for further conversions into other forms of energy or products.

 

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Thermal power

Coal, oil, and natural gas are burned to produce steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity.

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Nuclear energy

Nuclear fission heats water to create steam, which powers turbines.

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Waste to Energy (WtE)

The process of converting waste materials into usable energy, typically electricity or heat.

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Renewable energy

Includes solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal power, which harness natural forces to generate electricity.

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Power-to-X

Technologies that convert electrical power, typically from renewable sources, into other forms of energy or products. The "X" can be a range of outputs, including gases, liquids, or solids used for energy, industrial use, or transport.

 

 


Customer value

As a leading supplier to the power industry, ABB provides the measurement and analytical technology needed to operate power generation plants safely, productively, profitably, and in an environmentally friendly way.

With proven high accuracy and reliability, ABB’s measurement and analytical products combine high performance with the lowest cost of ownership, giving customers predictable and safe operation.

ABB’s global reach means it can provide equipment and expertise wherever it is needed. Customers anywhere in the world can rely on on-time delivery and expert support for their equipment and systems, enabling them to get their installation on-line as quickly as possible and to keep it running.

ABB and its heritage companies have been leaders in innovation and technology for more than 100 years.

 


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