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World’s first energy self-sufficient multifamily house

ABB technology makes pioneering smarter home project a reality for Swiss residents.Zurich, Switzerland, March 7, 2018 - ABB, working with partner Umwelt Arena Spreintenbach, have created the world’s first off-grid multi-occupancy building without compromising on comfort. Built in the northern lowlands of Switzerland and home to nine families, this revolutionary building sources all of the energy that residents need for living from the sun. The roof and the entire facade are clad with solar panels and 26 ABB solar inverters, which convert DC power from the solar panels to AC power,

New ABB string inverter reduces OPEX and CAPEX costs for solar installations

ABB expands its solar inverter portfolio with the PVS-100/120 inverterABB’s PVS-100/120 range of cloud connected, three-phase string inverter solutions for cost efficient decentralized photovoltaic systems is available from today. As the solar market shifts towards new cost-effective platforms offering extreme high-power string inverters from 1,000 VDC up to 1,500 VDC, ABB PVS-100/120 platform maximizes the ROI and aims to reduce CAPEX and OPEX costs for installers and developers. Suitable for both large-scale commercial and industrial ground mounted and rooftop applications, the PVS-

ABB delivers solar solutions in the Atacama Desert

Zurich, 4th October 2017 - Leading technology provider ABB has partnered with Spanish independent power producer ACCIONA to supply an all-in-one inverter solution for the 246 MWp El Romero Solar Plant in the Chilean desert.The solar plant is situated in the harsh environment of the Atacama Desert in Chile, 645 km north of the country’s capital Santiago. One of the driest places in the world, the Atacama spans 1,000km and experiences extreme temperatures from 40 °C in the day to -5 °C and below at night. Leading Spanish independent power producer ACCIONA, selected ABB to deliver an all-in-

ABB drives the expansion of e-mobility fast charging infrastructure in Germany

Zurich, Switzerland, 20 September 2017 - Major order from energy supplier EnBW for a further 117 charging stations in 2017ABB has received another major order from energy supplier EnBW for the expansion of the charging column network on German motorways. By the end of 2017, ABB will have delivered an additional 117 rapid-charging columns at the locations of service station operator Tank & Rast. The latest generation of charging columns is connected to the Internet via a cloud solution, enabling cashless payments, among other things. Last year, EnBW awarded an order to ABB for 68 such

ABB to install solar inverters at 750 railway stations in India

Zurich, September 1, 2017 -  ABB will provide solar inverters to 750 railway stations in north India to reduce dependence on traditional sources of energy. Indian Railways, which runs one of the largest railway networks in the world, carries more than 8 billion passengers annually.The 750 stations are located in the busy northern Indian part of the network, one of the most used railway corridors in the world. ABB recently reached a milestone of 5 GW of solar inverters installed, supplying some 40 percent of India's solar power at approximately 13 GW.ABB solar inverters for this project –

ABB is keeping the power on at Safe Host’s data center in Switzerland

Zurich, Switzerland, 30 June 2017 -  The pioneering technology leader ABB has provided a reliable and energyefficient power distribution solution, based on medium-voltage UniSec switchgear, to safeguard the distribution of power and ensure uptime at the largest data center in Switzerland. The readily adaptable and innovative solution takes full advantage of ABB’s sensor technology to maximize uptime and bring considerable energy savings.The Swiss company Safe Host has built a new data center in Gland and it is the country’s largest carrier-neutral colocation facility with 14,400 m2 capacity.

ABB extends its groundbreaking eco-efficient switchgear portfolio

he pioneering technology leader ABB continues to extend its innovative AirPlus™ product range for medium-voltage gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), with the launch of the ZX2 AirPlus for primary power distribution.The new ZX2 with AirPlus insulation gas is leading the way in eco-efficient switchgear technology as ABB builds on its ground-breaking portfolio. This latest addition to the AirPlus series is designed for primary power distribution to ensure grid reliability, efficiency and safety. It shares the same compact dimensions and advantages of the established ZX2 switchgear, but boasts a

ABB opens comprehensive UPS test center

Quartino, Switzerland, June 12 2017 -  With a well-attended official opening on June 8, 2017, ABB opened its brand-new test facility for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems at the UPS factory in Switzerland. With this new facility, ABB has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its position in the global power protection market.On June 8, 2017, Remo Lütolf, Managing Director of ABB Switzerland, welcomed international guests from the data center and critical power industry to ABB’s UPS factory in Quartino, Switzerland for the official opening of a state-of-the-art UPS test

ABB’s new UNO-DM-PLUS Series; optimizing the performance of residential PV

The latest addition to ABB’s single-phase inverter family delivers an easier and more efficient solution for domestic solar installations.The new UNO-DM-PLUS series represents the optimal solution for residential PV installations. Available in six power ratings, from 1.2 to 5.0 kW, the inverter has a compact design and shares the same overall volume. It delivers a higher performance with excellent power density. Further efficiencies are gained, with installation times greatly reduced due to the presence of Plug and Play connectors that remove the need to open the inverter cover, allowing

YuMi® robots join human co-workers to make ABB’s newest electrical socket

Ede, The Netherlands, June 8, 2017 -  ABB, the pioneering technology leader, today announced the installation of three YuMi robots on a new production line at its electrification products plant in Ede, the Netherlands.Designed for use in small parts assembly, the three YuMi robots will assemble a new cavity wall socket dubbed HW52-F. Thanks to its inherently safe design, the collaborative dual arm robot solution will ensure the safety of those around it and elevate the nature of work at the plant by performing repetitive tasks to perfection. "Digitalization and automation have a big

Optimizing solar energy usage with ABB’s innovative REACT inverter

ABB’s unique residential energy storage system facilitates efficient energy usage whenever it is neededABB has taken a significant step forward in optimizing solar energy usage in the home, with the launch of its Renewable Accumulator and Conversion Technology (REACT), which features a built-in, high performance 2 kWh battery that stores unused energy. Available as a 4.6kW or 3.6kW single phase inverter, the lithium-ion battery is integrated within the same product enclosure. It enables homeowners and landlords to store excess energy produced by their PV installation during peak times

ABB’s new microgrid technology lights up rural communities and businesses

ABB is bringing affordable, safe and reliable electricity to remote communities thanks to its new integrated microgrid solution, MGS100, that enables solar power and battery energy storageThe MGS100 has been built to perform in extreme environments, and has the ability to transform lives and businesses for the better in places that struggle to access affordable and reliable electricity. The scalable system can be connected to multiple power sources to provide electricity for remote places that are not connected to the main grid, or reliable back-up power for small commercial and

ABB launches new TRIO string inverter

TRIO-TM offers market leading return on investment for large photovoltaic systemsABB’s latest addition to the TRIO family, the TRIO-TM is a three-phase string solution with power ratings up to 60kW, for cost efficient large decentralized photovoltaic systems.   Suitable for both commercial and utility applications, and for both rooftop and ground-mounted installations, the TRIO-TM has been designed with flexibility in mind. Nowhere is that more evident than in its landscape modular design. The TRIO-TM comes with separate and configurable AC and DC compartments, which can remain

World’s largest floating photovoltaic power plant test-bed features ABB technology

ABB drives the energy revolution with newly emerging use of solar power in SingaporeLand scarcity has severely limited Singapore’s adoption of solar power. Floating solar panels may be a viable alternative for the city-state surrounded by water. Floating panels could be eleven percent more efficient than solar panels placed on precious land. Pioneering technology leader ABB is providing critical components on a landmark one megawatt floating solar photovoltaic test-bed. It measures 1 hectare or 1.5 football fields. The energy generated will be fed into the national energy grid, providing

ABB showcases investment in solar technology

ABB affirms commitment to sustainable power with innovative new solar solutions at Intersolar 2017As part of its commitment to support the generation of safe, clean and sustainable power, ABB will unveil new solutions resulting from its continued investment in developing innovative solar power conversion technology.  A number of the innovations are part of the ABB Ability™ portfolio of connected and software-enabled solutions that enable customers to do more and do better. ABB will be showcasing its very latest products of inverter solutions for grid-connected and microgrid applications

ABB showcases investment in solar technology

ABB affirms commitment to sustainable power with innovative new solar solutions at Intersolar 2017As part of its commitment to support the generation of safe, clean and sustainable power, ABB will unveil new solutions resulting from its continued investment in developing innovative solar power conversion technology. A number of the innovations are part of the ABB Ability™ portfolio of connected and software-enabled solutions that enable customers to do more and do better. ABB will be showcasing its very latest products of inverter solutions for grid-connected and microgrid applications

ABB showcases investment in solar technology

ABB affirms commitment to sustainable power with innovative new solar solutions at Intersolar 2017As part of its commitment to support the generation of safe, clean and sustainable power, ABB will unveil new solutions resulting from its continued investment in developing innovative solar power conversion technology. A number of the innovations are part of the ABB Ability™ portfolio of connected and software-enabled solutions that enable customers to do more and do better. ABB will be showcasing its very latest products of inverter solutions for grid-connected and microgrid applications

ABB showcases investment in solar technology

ABB affirms commitment to sustainable power with innovative new solar solutions at Intersolar 2017As part of its commitment to support the generation of safe, clean and sustainable power, ABB will unveil new solutions resulting from its continued investment in developing innovative solar power conversion technology.  A number of the innovations are part of the ABB Ability™ portfolio of connected and software-enabled solutions that enable customers to do more and do better. ABB will be showcasing its very latest products of inverter solutions for grid-connected and microgrid applications

ABB reduces operational costs of Italian water company with energy management solution by 30 percent

ABB has successfully completed a pilot of the ABB Ability™ Electrical Distribution Control System with Italian public water company, Consorzio di Bonifica Veronese (CBV), significantly reducing plant maintenance time and lowering operational costs. Part of the ABB Ability digital offering, the Electrical Distribution Control System connects power installations to the cloud, giving customers real-time information and historical trends to improve their complete electrical system’s performance. ABB digital devices, equipment and solutions and digital-enabling services enable a quantum leap

ABB reduces operational costs of Italian water company with energy management solution by 30 percent

ABB has successfully completed a pilot of the ABB Ability™ Electrical Distribution Control System with Italian public water company, Consorzio di Bonifica Veronese (CBV), significantly reducing plant maintenance time and lowering operational costs. Part of the ABB Ability digital offering, the Electrical Distribution Control System connects power installations to the cloud, giving customers real-time information and historical trends to improve their complete electrical system’s performance. ABB digital devices, equipment and solutions and digital-enabling services enable a quantum leap

ABB reduces operational costs of Italian water company with energy management solution by 30 percent

ABB has successfully completed a pilot of the ABB Ability™ Electrical Distribution Control System with Italian public water company, Consorzio di Bonifica Veronese (CBV), significantly reducing plant maintenance time and lowering operational costs. Part of the ABB Ability digital offering, the Electrical Distribution Control System connects power installations to the cloud, giving customers real-time information and historical trends to improve their complete electrical system’s performance. ABB digital devices, equipment and solutions and digital-enabling services enable a quantum leap

EVgo and ABB to Deploy Nation’s First High-Power Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Station

National leader in fast charging, EVgo, commissions High-Power EV fast charging station for the next generation of electric vehiclesLos Angeles, California and Cary, North Carolina– February 27, 2017 – EVgo, the nation’s largest network of public electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations, and electrification technology leader ABB, are pleased to announce that they will deploy the nation’s first High-Power fast charging station in Fremont, Calif, capable of delivering incredibly fast charging speeds. The High-Power fast charging system, manufactured by ABB, features a maximum charging

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