ABB introduces new HVDC Light technology

ABB introduces a step change in footprint and performance to mark 20 years of its HVDC Light® technology

ABB today announced the latest development in high voltage direct current (HVDC) Light, a breakthrough technology it pioneered 20 years ago, making it possible to reliably transmit large amounts of electricity over ever greater distances, economically and efficiently. ABB’s Power Grids division is the partner of choice for utilities around the world as they build or upgrade their power infrastructure. ABB is now pushing the boundaries of this technology further. The next level of ABB’s HVDC Light will enable more than doubling the power capacity to 3,000 megawatts (MW). System design enhancements will bring a step change in compactness, with a potential... ... More: Official Press Release ABB

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ABB, HVDC, smart grids, converter