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With the growth of cities, new substations are increasingly being built in urban areas, which means size, silence and aesthetic appearance are key considerations. ABB’s innovative technologies can shrink the size of an electrical substation by up to 70 percent. Accommodating equipment below ground frees valuable space for other uses. Lauttasaari substation A typical example of what ABB can achieve

Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) is a generic term for a group of technologies that dramatically increase the capacity of existing transmission networks. One of the latest projects is the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm, which will feature two STATCOM SVC Light® units. ABB pioneered FACTS technology in the 1950s and remains the market and technology leader. In the past 50 years ABB has

ABB will supply 100 transformers for the 950 megawatt (MW) wind farm. The compact transformers will be installed inside the turbine towers to step up the generated voltage to 66 kilovolt (kV) so that power can be carried ashore with minimal transmission losses. Located 22 kilometres off the coast of Scotland in the Moray Firth, the 295 square kilometre wind farm will be equipped with 100 MHI

With National Grid’s recently-published Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2019 report highlighting the challenge of reacting to renewable energy and electric vehicle adoption, Darren Jones, Technology Manager for ABB Power Grids, explains how an innovative combination of technology and economic models has potential to support grid stability. As the UK strives to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions and

Network operators are observing the roll-out of SP Energy Networks’ landmark Future Intelligent Network Substation (FITNESS) project with much anticipation. The award-winning project’s success could radically change the way in which substations in the UK and elsewhere in the world are maintained and built. Situated at the Wishaw 275 kilovolt (kV) substation near Glasgow, FITNESS is the first

ABB has been selected by energy companies SSE Renewables of the UK and Equinor of Norway to supply its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) Light® converter systems to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farms in the Dogger Bank region of the North Sea to the UK transmission network. In the first ever use of the HVDC technology in the UK’s offshore wind market, ABB will supply technology with

Ekip UP has modernized the electrification system of a British service vessel with a digital upgrade for safety and protection.

An ABB control system is increasing productivity, lowering waste and reducing energy costs for UK cable manufacturer

A newly accredited motor repair company enhances ABB’s UK coverage while providing OEMs, machine builders and end-users with greater access to products and expertise.

DC Wallbox, Terra High Power Charger and Jaguar I-PACE e-TROPHY car to be on stand at Cenex LCV (Low Carbon Vehicle), the UK’s premier low-carbon vehicle event