ABB advanced power and control systems have been chosen for a giant self-elevating wind turbine installation vessel (WTIV) under construction for Japan’s Shimizu Corporation by shipbuilder Japan Marine United. According to Shimizu, the vessel represents an investment of 50 billion yen, about $477 million. It will have an overall width of 50 m, a length … Continue reading ABB picked for Japanese wind turbine installation jack-up
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ABB to deliver Triton Knoll transformers
ABB’s Power Grids business has been selected by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MHI Vestas) to deliver its WindSTAR transformers which will deployed at the Triton Knoll offshore wind farm. MHI Vestas has been tasked deliver 90 wind turbines for the wind farm and ABB’s WindSTAR transformers will be installed in each turbine. ABB’s high-performance WindSTAR … Continue reading ABB to deliver Triton Knoll transformers
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ABB wins contract to connect world’s largest offshore wind farm
ABB has been selected by energy companies SSE Renewables of the UK and Equinor of Norway to supply its HVDC converter systems to connect wind power farms to the UK transmission network. ABB has won a big contract to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farm to Britain’s electricity grid, the Swiss engineering company said … Continue reading ABB wins contract to connect world’s largest offshore wind farm
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ABB wins contract for DolWin5 offshore wind energy connection
Under the triple digit million-euro contract, ABB will provide high voltage direct current (HDVC) technology for the project, which will deliver 900MW of 100% clean electricity, enough to power nearly 1 million homes, generated from three offshore wind farms nearly 100km off of the German coast. DolWin5 is scheduled to come online in 2024. The … Continue reading ABB wins contract for DolWin5 offshore wind energy connection
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ABB wins $20 million order of ocean-based wind power transformers
ABB has won an order worth more than $20 million from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the delivery of innovative, energy efficient and compact WindSTAR transformers, specifically designed for wind turbine installation. Borssele III and IV constitute phase two of the Borssele wind farm. This phase consists of a 731 megawatts windmill (MW) wind farm … Continue reading ABB wins $20 million order of ocean-based wind power transformers
Continue readingABB Wins $20 Million Order for Innovative Offshore Wind Energy Transformers
High-performance WindSTAR transformers for the world’s most powerful commercial offshore wind turbines to enable phase two of the Borssele wind farm in the North Sea. ABB has won an order of more than $20 million from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind to supply reliable, energy-efficient and compact WindSTAR transformers, which are designed for installation in wind … Continue reading ABB Wins $20 Million Order for Innovative Offshore Wind Energy Transformers
Continue readingABB Brings Latest Technology Solutions to WindEnergy Hamburg 2018
ABB is presenting its latest solutions and innovations for generating, transmitting and distributing on- and off-shore wind power at the Global Wind Summit in Hamburg from September 25-28. ABB’s booth in the expo area (Hall B6, Booth 451) features a range of technology from the ABB Ability™-based portfolio, which offer a unified, full-spectrum approach from … Continue reading ABB Brings Latest Technology Solutions to WindEnergy Hamburg 2018
Continue readingABB wins $150 million order to grid-connect Hornsea Project Two
Key technologies and ABB Ability™ solutions will integrate wind energy from Hornsea Project Two to the UK grid, powering more than 1.3 million homes ABB has won orders worth over $150 million from Danish energy company, Ørsted (previously Dong Energy), to supply a range of technologies that will help integrate and transmit renewable wind energy … Continue reading ABB wins $150 million order to grid-connect Hornsea Project Two
Continue readingABB microgrid supports Jamaica’s transition to renewables
ABB will supply an ABB Ability™ enabled microgrid and storage system to help integrate renewable solar and wind energy into the large tropical island’s power supply, reducing the need for fossil fuels and lowering the carbon footprint. ABB is a pioneer in microgrids, which because of their size and power are ideal for remote locations … Continue reading ABB microgrid supports Jamaica’s transition to renewables
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Dubai to get Concentrated Solar Power Day and Night without subsidy at Lower Cost
ACWA Power awarded 700 MW CSP fourth phase of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park at a levelised tariff of US $7.30 cents per kilowatt hour; a cost level that competes with fossil fuel generated electricity without subsidy for reliable and dispatchable solar energy through the night. By far the largest single-site thermo-solar … Continue reading Dubai to get Concentrated Solar Power Day and Night without subsidy at Lower Cost
Continue readingABB to provide innovative energy storage solution for UK offshore wind energy
ABB has won an order from DONG Energy, the leading Denmark based sustainable energy group, to deliver a two megawatt (MW) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) to support the integration and transmission of power from the Burbo Bank offshore windfarm near Liverpool, UK. The 90 MW Burbo Bank offshore wind farm has been in operation … Continue reading ABB to provide innovative energy storage solution for UK offshore wind energy
Continue readingABB wins $30 million order to support integration of offshore wind energy in the UK
ABB has won a $30 million order from ScottishPower Renewables to supply two SVC Light® Static Compensators (STATCOMs) that will smooth out the voltage fluctuations that are an inherent feature of intermittent wind energy. They will increase power transfer capability, improve power quality and enhance grid stability, enabling more energy efficient and reliable power supplies … Continue reading ABB wins $30 million order to support integration of offshore wind energy in the UK
Continue readingABB’s microgrid to power Aruba and support transition to renewable energy
ABB will provide an advanced microgrid to WEB Aruba N.V., the main power utility serving the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. ABB’s software, automation and control technologies will help WEB Aruba integrate solar and wind energy, forecast and plan better and optimize operations in real-time, while meeting Aruba’s growing demand for electricity. The island is … Continue reading ABB’s microgrid to power Aruba and support transition to renewable energy
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India has installed capacity of 28 GW of wind energy
India’s wind energy sector is the fourth largest in the world. In an important milestone for India’s journey towards 24×7 power for all based on green energy, ABB India on Thursday said it has surpassed the 4.5GW mark with the delivery of over 2,000 wind power generators across the country. Currently, India has installed capacity … Continue reading India has installed capacity of 28 GW of wind energy
Continue readingTopaz and ABB renew longstanding vessel contract for wind farm support
Topaz Energy and Marine, a leading offshore support vessel company, announced the renewal of its long standing contract with ABB for the Topaz Installer, Topaz’s specialized cable laying vessel. Under the terms of the contract, the Topaz Installer will provide ABB with cable-laying services in support of wind farms in the North Sea for a … Continue reading Topaz and ABB renew longstanding vessel contract for wind farm support
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ABB to supply special transformers for the world’s most powerful wind turbines
ABB will deploy 40 special transformers to equip wind turbines for an offshore wind farm in the Irish Sea. The MHI Vestas Offshore Wind turbines are 195 m (640 ft) tall – around two-thirds the height of the Eiffel Tower – and weigh 1000 metric tons, approximately double a fully-loaded Airbus A380 plane. Its 80 … Continue reading ABB to supply special transformers for the world’s most powerful wind turbines
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ABB wins $80 million order to connect new offshore wind farm to the Belgian grid
ABB has won an order worth around $80 million from Rentel NV in Belgium to deliver an advanced cable system that will connect the offshore substation at the Rentel windfarm located off the Belgian coastline to the mainland close to Zeebrugge. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2016. ABB will design, manufacture … Continue reading ABB wins $80 million order to connect new offshore wind farm to the Belgian grid
Continue readingABB wins order of more than $250 million to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farm to UK grid
High-voltage cable system to enable renewable energy supply from Hornsea Project One Offshore Wind Farm to around one million households ABB has won an order worth more than $250 million from the Danish energy company DONG Energy to deliver a 220-kilovolt (kV) high-voltage cable system that will connect the Hornsea Project One Offshore Wind Farm … Continue reading ABB wins order of more than $250 million to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farm to UK grid
Continue readingABB’s energy storage system range showcased at Solar Energy UK 2015
One of the biggest challenges with solar energy is the fact it is unpredictable and its usage is not completely discretionary. By combining energy storage and load management capability with a traditional photovoltaic inverter, self-consumption and energy independence are significantly improved. On the residential side, ABB is unveiling its renewable energy accumulator and conversion technology … Continue reading ABB’s energy storage system range showcased at Solar Energy UK 2015
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ABB wins order to interconnect offshore wind power plants in France
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a contract worth around $25 million from the electrical transmission system operator RTE France to supply transformer products and services to create safe, reliable grid connections for ongoing offshore wind power projects that will help boost France’s renewable energy supply. The order was booked in … Continue reading ABB wins order to interconnect offshore wind power plants in France
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