Wind energy, a key pillar of the renewable mix, faces challenges in maximizing output amid variable weather conditions. ABB’s latest innovation, the ABB Ability™ Wind Power Advisor, is a cloud - based digital platform that addresses this by leveraging real - time data and predictive analytics.
Installed in over 20 wind farms across Europe and North America, the platform collects data from turbines—including wind speed, blade angle, and generator performance—to generate actionable insights. It can predict maintenance needs up to 30 days in advance, reducing unplanned downtime by up to 25%. In a 50 - turbine wind farm in Germany, the Wind Power Advisor increased annual energy production by 7% by optimizing turbine alignment based on wind patterns, equivalent to powering 3,000 additional homes.
For solar energy systems, ABB has launched the new PVS980 string inverter, designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of large - scale solar plants. The inverter features advanced grid support functions, enabling seamless integration with unstable power grids—a critical capability in regions with growing solar capacity.
In Australia’s largest solar farm, which spans 2,000 hectares, ABB’s PVS980 inverters have improved energy conversion efficiency to 99.2%, one of the highest in the industry. The farm now produces 15% more electricity than projected, thanks to the inverters’ ability to adapt to changing sunlight intensity. Additionally, ABB’s digital monitoring system allows operators to remotely manage the farm, reducing on - site visits by 40% and lowering operational costs.
Looking beyond electricity generation, ABB is supporting the rise of green hydrogen as a clean fuel source. The company’s high - efficiency rectifiers and automation systems are essential components in electrolyzers, which split water into hydrogen using renewable electricity.
In a landmark project in Norway, ABB is supplying key technology for Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant. The plant, powered by wind energy, will produce 20,000 tons of green hydrogen annually for use in heavy transport and industrial processes. ABB’s automation solutions ensure precise control of electrolysis conditions, maximizing hydrogen output while minimizing energy waste. “ABB’s technology is critical to making green hydrogen cost - competitive with fossil fuels,” said the project’s lead engineer.
By combining hardware innovation with digital intelligence, ABB is not only optimizing renewable energy operations but also accelerating the global shift to a low - carbon future. These solutions underscore the company’s role as a strategic partner for industries and governments committed to sustainability.
