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• Power electronics: the hidden technology that makes the modern world run

  The systems and machines of the modern world increasingly depend on power electronics to run efficiently and sustainably. Without this technology, electric motors would always run at full speed and renewables, such as solar and wind power, could not be fed into the electricity grid.

• If cars can do it, trains can do it too!

  Recycling the braking energy of a moving train is no more a matter of luxury. Rail transit authorities are challenged to increase energy efficiency of rail transportation and reduce its environmental impact. ABB’s ENVILINE energy management solutions offer up to 30 percent energy savings for direct current (DC) rail transportation. This innovative and holistic technology is presented at the 60^thUITP event in Geneva

• ABB provides a green solution to Pipavav shipyard

  ABB have provided a leading-edge solution consisting of four 250 kVA PCS100 SFCs (Static Frequency Converters) to the first and only “green shipyard” in India at Pipavav Shipyard Limited (PSL). Whilst providing a “green” solution (by reducing emissions, pollution and noise level), cost saving is also being achieved by using grid power instead of diesel generator (DG) power.

• Turn-key delivery of high power rectifiers to Tung Ho Steel, Taiwan

  What started as an inquiry for a single rectifier transformer replacement ended as an order for three complete rectifier systems to the full satisfaction of the customer.

• Powerful support

  Global leader in lifecycle power solutions provider Wärtsilä has collaborated with ABB to stay one step ahead of cross-border electricity transmission regulations using cutting-edge products to support a transmission system operator for the first time in Estonia.

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