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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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29/10/2019

ABB installs the largest Voltage Source Converter in North America

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SVC Light® technology provides stable, reliable power to three million homes in the Northeastern US

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Rapid response to customers with augmented reality
04/08/2019

Meeting customers in The Matrix

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Engineers working in the grid integration unit of ABB’s Power Grids vision are now using a virtual reality (or VR) platform to model and review designs in collaboration with their customers.  

11/08/2018

ABB to improve power supply and reliability in Brazil

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

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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

07/11/2018

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

Press release

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.

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.

07/06/2018

ABB technology to enable more power through existing lines

Article

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.

SVC Light® – For electrical transmission grids
An introduction to SVC - Static Var Compensator
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Cerro Navia, Chile

FACTS for grid voltage stabilization and increased power transmission capability in Chile.

Outukumpu Stainless Oy

An SVC Light‚ has been installed in the melt shop of Outokumpu Stainless Oy in northern Finland, based on a very large Electric Arc Furnace (EAF).

Des Hêtres, Canada

Series Capacitor for increased hydro power transmission over a 230 kV grid.

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