Digital Substations | ABB Electrification U.S.

Powering the future, today

Unlock the power of Digital Substations

ABB's Digital Substation solution revolutionizes grid management by offering superior control and efficiency. It minimizes maintenance needs, reduces switchyard space, and eliminates miles of cabling with a significant reduction in material transportation. This leads to shorter installation times and increases reliability, helping prevent outages. ABB’s Digital Systems Center builds on these advancements by integrating cutting-edge electrical technology with centralized protection and control, merging units, digital sensors, cloud computing for AI capabilities and digital control houses. This empowers grid operators with real-time, insightful data for informed decision-making, while predictive algorithms optimize maintenance and asset management.

A major leap forward in grid management

ABB is shifting power systems from an analog to a digital ecosystem, enabling a safer work environment with significant savings in time and costs when digitizing your electrical substations.

Grid flexibility and resiliency

Enable rapid integration of renewable and distributed energy sources through digital controls, improving grid adaptability to supply and demand changes. Leverage advanced communication capabilities for future smart grid initiatives.

Reduced lead time and cost

Digital substations reduce installation time by up to 50% and project costs by 10-15% thanks to a simpler design, reduced wiring (up to 80%), fewer components, enhanced testing procedures and space savings.

Enhanced reliability and efficiency

Digital substations leverage digital communication and advanced technologies to monitor equipment in real time, predict maintenance needs, and quickly detect faults. This helps prevent failures and contributes to keeping the power grid running smoothly.