ABB unveils new technologies at Solar Power International 2011

Date
10/23/2011

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ABB, the solar industry's leading power technology solutions provider, today announced several major technological developments from the floor at the Solar Power International 2011 conference. ABB was a "Megawatt" sponsor at this year's event. ABB provides solar power technology solutions and has a proven record of manufacturing high quality components for the solar industry worldwide. ABB's thorough understanding of both solar PV and thermal applications, and a renowned expertise in engineering innovation and research allows the company to fully integrate superior design, safety performance and reliability into its extensive portfolio of solar technologies. ABB is the leading global supplier to the solar power industry of electrical products and solutions. "This is an important period in the development of the North American Solar power market, and the market is looking for companies with global expertise like ABB to provide some leadership and stability," said Bob Stojanovic, ABB director of solar power in North America. "ABB believes in the long-term sustainability of this market. We will be demonstrating our commitment by introducing some new products and solutions that can improve efficiency, safety and performance of modern solar power systems." ABB will be demonstrating several breakthrough solar technologies in the Solar Power International exhibit hall at the ABB booth (#642), including: scalable and complete turnkey solar solutions for both PV and CSP solar power plants; environmentally-friendly BioTemp and Amorphous Core power transformers to connect solar power to the grid; air-insulated substations; and PROMOD IV, Velocity Suite and other advanced software packages from Ventyx, an ABB company. ABB, through its Low Voltage Products business, is also launching a new line of smart grid-enabled solar photovoltaic combiner boxes and re-combiner boxes for the North American solar industry, for residential up to large utility-scale applications. ABB will also host several brief in-booth presentations at the event. Topics include: Seven key issues ABB helps solar developers address; Smart Transformers: efficient, safe, reliable; Global capacity in utility scale solar power: Reducing project risk; Deliverability assessments: and Solar modeling for economics. "We're thrilled to participate in the Solar Power International experience. It's a wonderful opportunity for ABB to showcase our experience and commitment to the renewable energy market," said Stojanovic. "ABB is already known as the world's leading power transmission, distribution and smart grid solutions provider. But many people don't know that ABB is also an experienced global turnkey systems provider for the solar power industry." "We are increasing our efforts to bring innovative solutions to this market," Stojanovic continued. "ABB will continue to invest in solar electric power solutions in order to improve its viability and its long-term bankability at this pivotal time in the evolution of the North American market." ABB to build pilot solar power plants ABB recently announced that it will construct two solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants for Eskom, South Africa's national electricity provider, to facilitate solar power and support the push for renewable energy in that part of the world. The pilot plants, each of one hectare, will be the first of their kind ever built in the country. ABB has the components and financial stability necessary to support the emerging solar industry, and the technologies globally to significantly reduce customer risks. ABB is one of the few companies that have the financial strength, experience and products necessary to apply all their technologies as a complete system. This unique blend of global experience and technology allows ABB to add credibility and stability to the solar power market in order to reduce customer and investor risks. www.abb.com

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