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Group press release
ABB completes acquisition of power electronics business of Gamesa Electric
ABB announced today the completion of its acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics business in Spain from Siemens Gamesa, originally announced on December 18, 2024. Financial terms were not disclosed. The business reported annual revenues of approximately €145 million for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2025. The acquired portfolio includes power conversion products such as wind
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Press release | 2025-09-17
ABB opens Center of Excellence for wind generators and stator production line in Estonia
• ABB showcases next-generation technology and digital solutions to extend turbine lifetime and boost performance. • Generator replacements in just 5–10 business days help wind park operators avoid up to EUR 1.2 million in losses per turbine. • The new production line increases ABB’s stator manufacturing capacity, enabling faster, more scalable support for industrial sector. As
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Press release
ABB launches new circuit breaker solution for next-generation wind turbines
ABB is introducing a complete switchgear solution for wind turbines to support the deployment of larger wind turbines with higher yields. The solution offers the industry’s highest power rating for a complete switchgear solution, integrating a 7200A Emax 2 air circuit breaker and a 3200A AF Contactor, to provide outstanding reliability and switching efficiency. To achieve better grid stability and
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Group press release
Aker Solutions awards ABB contract for major UK floating offshore wind project
Aker Solutions has awarded ABB a front-end engineering and design (FEED) contract for the 560 MW Green Volt floating offshore wind project in the UK, led by Vårgrønn and Flotation Energy. Green Volt, located 80km off the coast of Peterhead in northeast Scotland, aims to become the first commercial-scale floating wind farm in Europe and will contribute to the decarbonization of the UK energy
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Feature Article
How developments in electrical system design are helping to tackle the challenges of wind
As a clean and renewable power source, wind offers massive potential for alleviating some of the growing challenges that countries worldwide are looking to address through the development of new forms of energy generation. At ABB, we look at how developments in electrical system design are helping to turn wind into a major source of electricity generation.
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Generations
The man from ATLANTIS: driving the offshore wind power transformation
Dr. Andry Maykol Pinto is on a mission to make offshore wind power truly sustainable. He is the Project Coordinator for the EU funded ATLANTIS initiative, which is testing technology with the ability to transform wind farm operation and maintenance – cutting costs, extending operational windows, and safeguarding human life.
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Press release
ABB to deliver power converters for the world’s largest offshore wind farm
In its largest order to date for medium voltage converters for wind turbines, ABB will deliver 95 units to GE Renewable Energy. The converters will be installed in the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbines at the UK’s Dogger Bank Wind Farm, which will play a key role in helping the country achieve its net zero ambition.
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Web story
Azipod® propulsion: delivering efficiency to offshore energy
Today, as the ocean energy industry shifts to sustainable mode, demand for Azipod® propulsion offshore continues, driven by performance from 360-degree rotating podded propulsors, high reliability and reduced fuel consumption, and future-proof capabilities that allow owners to invest today in anticipation of tomorrow’s power systems.
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Web story
Gas, wind and solar generators running more often
In the U.S., over the past several years, average net capacity factors (CF) for natural gas combined-cycle (NGCC) plants, utility-scale solar photovoltaics and wind farms have been increasing. Driven by increased gas supply and attractive prices, NGCC power plants are running on average around 50% CF – up from around 40% CF at the beginning of the decade. During the same period, steam generators,
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Web story
ABB delivers Relion® protection relays to Grassridge Wind Farm project
Distribution automation products are used in many different segments and in a wide range of applications. You can now explore a success case story from South Africa to learn how our customers have benefited from implementing an efficient, high-performance ABB gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) solution. Customer challengeTo ensure the highest level of operational efficiency and lowest level of risk,
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