48V & 800 VDC
<p>Dual-voltage DC microgrid architecture powering hydraulics, flight control, and electronics</p>25+
<p>Years of DC technology leadership</p>700+
<p>Patents behind ABB DC technology</p>ABB and Ferrari Hypersail: Exploring what's possible
FERRARI HYPERSAIL'S ENERGY SYSTEM
An energy system engineered for complete self-sufficiency, powered by renewable energy. Ferrari Hypersail is an innovative 100-foot oceanic full-foiling monohull Yacht, designed to push the boundaries of sustainable marine performance, bringing together record-setting speed, onboard energy generation and intelligent power management. The vessel must remain self-sufficient for weeks at a time in the most hostile ocean environments on earth, with the electrical system ensuring the ideal balance between efficiency and performance.
A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DRIVING FUTURE ELECTRIFICATION
ABB and Ferrari Hypersail have announced a partnership that brings together a global leader in electrification with the world's most ambitious offshore sailing challenge. As Electrification Partner, ABB contributes more than 25 years of technology leadership and 700 patents in Direct Current technology – supporting the development of advanced 800 VDC power systems built to perform in the most demanding conditions on Earth. Ferrari Hypersail provides ABB with a high-performance environment to demonstrate how advanced electrification, DC architectures and intelligent energy management can improve resilience and efficiency under extreme offshore conditions. These demands – balancing renewable generation, storage, monitoring and power distribution in real time – are critical to the development of next-generation industrial microgrids. ABB's team will support Ferrari Hypersail with expertise across DC system integration, energy management, real-time monitoring, intelligent power distribution and marine electrical systems. The lessons learned will help ABB engineers advance the resilient, efficient power systems needed in every industrial sector we serve, from marine and shipping to data centers and renewable energy infrastructure.
HIGH PERFORMANCE DIRECT CURRENT
<p>The Ferrari Hypersail runs on a high-performance direct current power system, functioning as a self-sufficient microgrid with systems operating at 48 and 800 VDC. The DC architecture delivers energy directly to where it's needed – generating, storing and managing power for critical navigation, foil controls, safety systems and propulsion. With no power conversion steps, systems are more resilient and run more efficiently, even in conditions of extreme cold, salt spray, pressure and motion.</p> <p>ABB teams will ensure the DC systems onboard perform to the Ferrari Hypersail's uncompromising standards. As a global technology leader in direct current systems, ABB brings expertise spanning:</p>
Next-generation AI power infrastructure
Delivering high-density, low-loss DC power solutions engineered to meet the extreme demands of modern data centers.
Marine applications
Decarbonizing maritime transport through energy-efficient DC distribution and hybrid propulsion solutions.
Renewable energy generation
Maximizing performance from solar and wind infrastructure through intelligent DC architecture that powers resilient microgrids and enables cleaner, more reliable power.
SUSTAINABLE MARINE EXPERTISE
<p>ABB is at the forefront of sustainable shipping's evolution. Electrical propulsion, data-driven decision support and integrated solutions for ship and shore from ABB is making a zero-emission marine industry possible. ABB's system integration experts engineer solutions tailored for each vessel's individual operational needs and power requirements, helping partners design, build and operate more efficiently.</p>
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