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New educational facility, ABB Energy Centre, connects education and industry with the latest low carbon technology and methods
(30/11/2011)

City College Plymouth built a new facility aimed at encouraging the uptake of energy efficient, sustainable technologies in industrial, commercial and residential projects in the UK. The hi-tech facility, supported by ABB, named the ABB Energy Centre, is the centrepiece of a pioneering new initiative being led by the College to connect education and industry with the latest low carbon technology and methods. Working with its local partner, We... [more]

ABB provides a complete modular packaged substation to Total Lindsey Oil Refinery
(16/08/2011)

Total Lindsey Oil Refinery (LOR) was established in the 1960s on a site five miles from the Humber River estuary and was the first UK refinery to process North Sea Oil. It is currently the country’s third largest oil refinery, processing 10 millions tons of crude per year. LOR has embarked on a long-term replacement programme for its existing 11 kV and 3.3 kV switchgear. ABB is providing a complete modular packaged substation, including 26 pa... [more]

ABB purchases a controlling interest in Validus DC Systems
(09/08/2011)

DC technology is substantially more energy efficient than traditional alternating current (AC) technology for electrical distribution. DC systems are also less complex, requiring less space and equipment, resulting in considerable additional savings in real estate and capital expenditure. Founded in 2002, Validus DC Systems is a pioneer in delivering enterprise class medium voltage direct current power infrastructure equipment. ABB has now pu... [more]

ABB's HVDC Light supports the interconnection of the Norwegian and Danish power grids
(23/02/2011)

A new underwater link will boost transmission capacity between the mainly hydroelectric-based Norwegian system and the wind and thermal power-based Danish system. It will enable both networks to add more renewable energy to their energy mix, and to use electricity more efficiently. ABB has won an order worth about $180 million from utilities Statnett of Norway and Energinet.dk of Denmark to supply an HVDC Light® (high-voltage direct current) c... [more]

ABB launches transformer emergency hotline
(07/04/2010)

ABB has launched a new 24/7 transformer emergency hotline number - 0800 083 3211. Any customer who has a transformer problem – no matter who the original manufacturer was - can call this helpline any time of day or night to get immediate support and advice from an ABB transformer expert. If a site visit is required, then ABB promises to have an expert on site, anywhere in the UK, with 24 hours from the first call. The transformer emergency ho... [more]

RS Components becomes ABB strategic partner
(02/02/2010)

RS Components has signed a new global agreement with ABB, the supplier with over 3000 stocked lines spanning electrical, interconnect, power and control products. Under the new agreement, RS will become a strategic partner for ABB, with a central role in their new product introduction process. RS will extend its stock profile internationally to become a vital part of ABB’s strategy to build market access for new technologies. According to Ada... [more]

ABB low voltage equipment installed at the redevelopment of Highbury Stadium
(28/08/2009)

ABB’s low voltage technology is helping to offer improved facilities and enhanced flexibility for the new residents of ‘The Stadium - Highbury Square’ – a collection of contemporary studios, one, two and three bedroom apartments set within the Art Deco surroundings of Arsenal Football Club’s old stadium - Highbury. The former football stadium, currently being transformed into 711 high-specification studios, will be protected by ABB’s Housemast... [more]

New Concept BS range enables contractors to mix and match different switch types
(24/08/2009)

ABB’s new Concept BS range of switches and switch accessories is presenting contractors, consultants and interior designers with a wealth of possibilities for achieving stylish, contemporary wiring solutions at a significantly reduced price. The new range of ABB switches provides an easy to install, modular design that helps complement the overall look and feel of a build including hotels, offices or residential properties. With costs becoming... [more]

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Latest news for ABB

New educational facility, ABB Energy Centre, connects education and industry with the latest low carbon technology and methods(30/11/2011)

ABB provides a complete modular packaged substation to Total Lindsey Oil Refinery(16/08/2011)

ABB purchases a controlling interest in Validus DC Systems(09/08/2011)

ABB's HVDC Light supports the interconnection of the Norwegian and Danish power grids(23/02/2011)

ABB launches transformer emergency hotline(07/04/2010)

RS Components becomes ABB strategic partner(02/02/2010)

ABB low voltage equipment installed at the redevelopment of Highbury Stadium(28/08/2009)

New Concept BS range enables contractors to mix and match different switch types(24/08/2009)

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