Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches first-of-its-kind high-voltage hybrid switchgear
Switzerland, Zurich: The latest hybrid switchgear will support China's first 66 kV offshore wind farm in reducing carbon emissions.
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Switzerland, Zurich: The latest hybrid switchgear will support China’s first 66 kV offshore wind farm in reducing carbon emissions.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ latest high-voltage hybrid switchgear for offshore wind application is the first-of-its-kind to enable the collection grid between the wind towers to operate at a higher voltage level. Offshore wind turbines typically operate at up to 5 MW generation capacity and 33 kV. However, the growing demand for renewable energy has led to the increase of generation capabilities currently at 14 MW and is expected to reach 20 MW, by 2030. Hitachi ABB Power Grids has introduced a 72.5 kV high-voltage hybrid switchgear, Plug and Switch System (PASS) M00 – Wind.
This innovative solution will be installed at China’s first 66 kV offshore wind farm, Huadian Yuhuan Phase 1 to optimize the energy landscape in the Yangtze River Delta. Hitachi ABB Power Grids will supply 22 units of PASS M00 – Wind to Dongfang Electric Wind Power Co. Ltd., a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China.
“Our technology is contributing to the integration of renewable energy and reducing carbon footprint,” said Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business in Hitachi ABB Power Grids. “We are committed to the future of sustainable energy and are well-positioned to support the energy transition by enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid”.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids introduced the PASS technology over 20 years ago and continues to drive innovations in this space. The product platform offers voltage ratings from 72.5 to 420 kV with a global installed base of more than 9,000 bays. It is designed to protect electrical networks in various environmental conditions with built-in digital capabilities for monitoring and diagnostics.
Source: Hitachi ABB Power Grids