In addition to the technologies that are already in use, ABB's research and development teams are also working on pilot projects, helping to turn conceptual research into practical working applications that will take our power systems into the future. For more information about ABB's contribution to smart grid pilot projects, visit the links below.
Selected pilot projects
AuRA-NMS, autonomous regional area network management system, in collaboration with Scottish Power, EDF and seven UK universities
www.aura-nms.co.uk
EPSRC project summary
Wide-area monitoring projects, in collaboration with Statnett and Sintef Energy Research
ABB feature article: Combining forces to provide stability
ABB feature article: Taming the electric grid
SVC Light, dynamic energy storage, in collaboration with EDF Energy and coordinating with AuRA-NMS
Martham project press relase: dynamic energy storage
ADDRESS, active distribution networks, in collaboration with EDF, ENEL, Iberdrola and 21 other partners
Project details from the CORDIS, the Community Research and Development Information Service
Microgrids project, in collaboration with multiple partners
Microgrids project home page
Meregio, minimum emission region project in collaboration with EnBW, IBM and SAP
ABB news story: smart grids make sustainable cities