ABB Review 2010 №01

Smart electricity. Efficient power for a sustainable world
The next level of evolution. Smart grid technologies are key to supplying the world with high-quality, clean, reliable and sustainable power.
The power to change. Stabilizing grids and enabling renewable power generation with PCS 6000 STATCOM.
Sustainable links. HVDC is a key player in the evolution of a smarter grid.
Storage for stability. The next FACTS generation
Smartness in control. New integrated SCADA/DMS innovations put more analysis and control functions in the hands of grid operators.
Connected. The nervous system of the smart grid
Closing the loop. Smart distribution management systems are helping to provide more efficient and reliable services.
Smart teamwork. Collaborations with recognized research institutes are helping ABB meet the challenges of the future electric grid.
Securing power. Mitigation of voltage collapses in large urban grids by means of SVC.
Breaking ahead of expectations. The PT1 pole sets new standards in vacuum breaker technology.
Fit at
50. Keeping aging transformers healthy for longer with ABB TrafoAsset Management^TM – Proactive Services
Hidden treasure. Drive data are a treasure trove of hidden information that can help industries solve problems before they even happen.
Smart metering. The meter cabinet as the metering and communication center
The colors of intuition. Innovative building- and room-control solutions win prestigious red-dot award.