ABB has a broad portfolio of technologies that can significantly improve the reliability of electrical systems.
Wide area monitoring systems (
WAMS) keep track on critical system parameters on a very large scale to prevent the development of dangerous instability.
Supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA) analyse the real-time conditions in a grid, providing data for fast adjustments of the energy flow in the grid.
Flexible alternating current transmission systems (FACTS) stabilize the energy flow and keep fluctuations at a manageable level.
High voltage direct current (HVDC) connections can stabilize large grids and connect grids with different frequencies.
Automated substations can immediately react to failures and provide a fast restoration of stability.