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FACTS

FACTS (Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems) technologies provide more power and control in existing AC as well as green-field networks and have minimal environmental impact.
With a complete portfolio and in-house manufacturing of key components, ABB is a reliable partner in shaping the grid of the future.

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11/08/2018

ABB to improve power supply and reliability in Brazil

Press release

FACTS solution to boost transmission capacity and improve power quality for electricity consumers in Brazil

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09/17/2018

ABB presents the digital grid of the future at CEPSI 2018 in Kuala Lumpur

Press release

ABB will showcase its innovative FACTS solutions like STATCOM, and its latest power quality solutions and software solutions that enhance energy efficiency and enable grid code compliance across the power value chain.

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September 18-21, 2018

Visit ABB booth at InnoTrans

Berlin, Germany

“The Future of mobility ” is the theme of this year’s InnoTrans. As an innovative technology leader, ABB will once again be showcasing its wide range of pioneering products and solutions for the rail industry.

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09/03/2018

Rise of renewables leads to synchronous condenser revival

Article

Synchronous condensers, verging on the obsolete, are being used to stabilize the intermittent and variable power from renewables.

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08/28/2018

ABB demonstrates digital future of power grid design and planning

Press release

Innovative application on display at CIGRE 2018 uses Virtual Reality based technology to enable customers to “walk through” projects

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08/27/2018

ABB takes power grids into the digital future at CIGRE 2018 in Paris

Press release

ABB Ability based technologies provide innovative solutions across the power value chain

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07/26/2018

ABB technology to support integration of renewables in Mexico

Article

ABB supplies first Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM) technology in Mexico, to enable reliable and sustainable power from renewable sources and ensure compliance with the new Mexican Grid Code.

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07/12/2018

ABB FIA Formula E highlights ABB’s ability to make the US grid smarter and greener

Article

ABB technology is poised to help the US grid become more digitalized and environmentally friendly

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07/11/2018

ABB wins $150 million order to grid-connect world’s largest offshore wind farm

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Key technologies and ABB AbilityTM solutions will integrate wind energy from Hornsea Project Two to the UK grid, powering more than 1.3 million homes.

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06/13/2018

Poor power quality? Avada Kedavra!

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Good power quality is a key building block of a stronger, smarter and greener grid. It means reliability and availability of the supply network.

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07/06/2018

ABB technology to enable more power through existing lines

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ABB will replace a 44-year-old series compensation system in Sweden to strengthen the power grid and allow more clean power to flow within the country and to the rest of Europe.

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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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05/17/2018

ABB technology revs up German grid

Article

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

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04/23/2018

ABB showcases latest power grid technology at Hanover Fair

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ABB brings power grids into the digital future, launching world’s first Digital Power Transformer and slate of new digitally enabled products and services

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04/17/2018

ABB technology will increase renewable usage and grid stability

Article

ABB is collaborating with leading utility and academic partners to develop a technology that will allow more renewable energy into transmission grids without jeopardizing grid stability or power quality

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02/26/2018

ABB to improve reliability of power grid in South Korea

Press release

ABB FACTS technology to boost transmission capability and improve power stability for electricity consumers in Seoul area

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01/18/2018

ABB power technologies to support expansion of Swiss rail network

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Innovative Static Frequency Converters will ensure reliable supply of quality power to support capacity expansion

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08/03/2017

ABB wins $30 million order to support integration of renewables in Germany

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ABB will deliver a hybrid Static Compensator (STATCOM) to be installed at the Borken substation in Hessen,Central Germany. It will support the grid with flexible reactive power compensation and dynamic voltage support,to reduce the risk of voltage collapse and power outages.

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07/19/2017

ABB wins $30 million order to support integration of offshore wind energy in the UK

Press release

ABB’s Static Compensation SVC Light® technology to enable voltage stabilization and enhanced power quality for East Anglia ONE windfarm

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07/17/2017

ABB to provide innovative traction power solution for UK railway network

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ABB has won a $20 million contract from Network Rail to provide a trackside power electronics solution for new high-speed electric trains

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07/13/2017

ABB supports Norwegian gas plant expansion to deliver more energy to UK homes

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FACTS technology to support major expansion project at Norway’s Nyhamna gas plant supplying power to up to 22 million UK homes

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ABB's FACTS technology to enhance availability of renewable power in Canada

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ABB technology powers rail expansion in northeastern Australia

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09/22/2016

ABB launches power converter diagnostic tool to ensure higher uptime

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SVC Light® – For electrical transmission grids

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An introduction to SVC - Static Var Compensator

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Highlights

ABB to improve power supply and reliability in Brazil

ABB presents the digital grid of the future at CEPSI 2018 in Kuala Lumpur

Visit ABB booth at InnoTrans

Rise of renewables leads to synchronous condenser revival

ABB demonstrates digital future of power grid design and planning

ABB takes power grids into the digital future at CIGRE 2018 in Paris

ABB technology to support integration of renewables in Mexico

ABB FIA Formula E highlights ABB’s ability to make the US grid smarter and greener

ABB wins $150 million order to grid-connect world’s largest offshore wind farm

Poor power quality? Avada Kedavra!

ABB technology to enable more power through existing lines

Even the Swiss need timekeepers

ABB technology revs up German grid

ABB showcases latest power grid technology at Hanover Fair

ABB technology will increase renewable usage and grid stability

ABB to improve reliability of power grid in South Korea

ABB power technologies to support expansion of Swiss rail network

ABB wins $30 million order to support integration of renewables in Germany

ABB wins $30 million order to support integration of offshore wind energy in the UK

ABB to provide innovative traction power solution for UK railway network

ABB supports Norwegian gas plant expansion to deliver more energy to UK homes

ABB's FACTS technology to enhance availability of renewable power in Canada

ABB technology powers rail expansion in northeastern Australia

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