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Substations and electrification

The competitive energy market requires innovative and reliable solutions for effective integration of power from conventional and renewable generation plants, and efficient transmission and distribution to residential, commercial and industrial consumers.

Comprehensive domain knowledge, global experience and continuous innovation enable us to provide optimized turnkey solutions and engineered equipment packages. Our worldwide presence ensures customer support throughout the lifecycle of the substation. From ultra-high voltage transmission substations to industrial electrification projects, ABB is a partner you can rely on.

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06/08/2018

Switzerland has pioneered more than just chocolate and watches

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ABB’s many pioneering innovations have helped shape Switzerland’s technology heritage and will continue to drive advancements in the future

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06/08/2018

Even the Swiss need timekeepers

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ABB technology keeps the trains, planes, trams and buses running like clockwork in Switzerland

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06/05/2018

ABB to upgrade landmark substation in Helsinki

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ABB Ability™ to support digitalization of Fingrid and improve power reliability for 800,000 customers

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06/05/2018

ABB, a pioneer in e-mobility, welcomes the ABB FIA Formula E Championship to Zurich

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ABB today is the global technology leader in fast-charging products and systems that are transforming transportation in sustainable ways.

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06/04/2018

ABB to strengthen power infrastructure in Iraq

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ABB has won orders from the Ministry of Electricity in Iraq to deliver five fixed and 15 mobile 132 kilovolt substations that will help strengthen the power grid and provide electricity in central Iraq.

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05/23/2018

Powering Heineken’s new brewery in Vietnam

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Milestone order to provide critical power infrastructure further strengthens business partnership between ABB and Heineken.

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05/17/2018

ABB technology revs up German grid

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Pedal to the metal: ABB innovations strengthen and optimize Germany’s rapidly changing power infrastructure

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05/09/2018

ABB to support new mass transit line in Thailand

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Autotransformer switching stations will increase the reliability of an elevated commuter railway designed to ease congestion and pollution in Bangkok

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04/27/2018

ABB technology helps smooth the ride for commuters in France

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ABB technology helps power sustainable mobility and urban transport, from the lush vineyards of the Loire Valley to the bustling quarters of Paris

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04/18/2018

ABB technology enables clean wind power in Pakistan

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The Zephyr Wind Farm, 60 km south of Karachi, will help address growing demand in the region and lower carbon footprint

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04/10/2018

Powering Africa with ABB Ability

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A huge opportunity for achieving economic and social development with greater access to electricity and reliable energy supply

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04/10/2018

ABB technology helps bring power to the people of Africa

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Innovative ABB solutions continue to empower, connect and “enlighten” remote communities and growing cities on the continent

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04/03/2018

ABB technologies to enable expansion of solar park in Dubai

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Substation at Mohammed Bin Rashid solar park will strengthen Dubai’s power grid and lower carbon footprint

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02/13/2018

ABB wins $45 million order to strengthen German power grid

Press release

Upgrade of substation to help integrate more renewables and enhance grid reliability

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02/07/2018

ABB will enable first digital substation in Latin America

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ABB Ability™ based digital solutions reduce installation and commissioning times, enhance safety and improve efficiency and reliability

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02/07/2018

ABB technology enables Dubai to develop smart solar strategy

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ABB Ability™ electrical distribution control system delivers key data to maximize solar energy production

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02/06/2018

ABB technology brightens up Thai Resort Mall

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ABB supplies the Blúport Hua Hin Resort Mall in Hua Hin with an ABB Ability™ based digitally enabled compact substation, providing access to reliable power

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01/30/2018

ABB substation to support cross-border power exchange between Nepal and India

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Substation to enhance transmission capacity of Nepal and facilitate the exchange of electricity between the two countries.

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Substations and electrification

Highlights

Switzerland has pioneered more than just chocolate and watches

Even the Swiss need timekeepers

ABB to upgrade landmark substation in Helsinki

ABB, a pioneer in e-mobility, welcomes the ABB FIA Formula E Championship to Zurich

ABB to strengthen power infrastructure in Iraq

Powering Heineken’s new brewery in Vietnam

ABB technology revs up German grid

ABB to support new mass transit line in Thailand

ABB technology helps smooth the ride for commuters in France

ABB technology enables clean wind power in Pakistan

Powering Africa with ABB Ability

ABB technology helps bring power to the people of Africa

ABB technologies to enable expansion of solar park in Dubai

ABB wins $45 million order to strengthen German power grid

ABB will enable first digital substation in Latin America

ABB technology enables Dubai to develop smart solar strategy

ABB technology brightens up Thai Resort Mall

ABB substation to support cross-border power exchange between Nepal and India

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