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Saft Li-ion battery technology provides the energy storage at the heart of ABB’s new SVC Light concept for the Smart Grid

12th May 2010

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Saft Li-ion (lithium-ion) battery technology is providing the energy storage at the heart of ABB’s new SVC Light concept that will be a key element in the creation of the Smart Grid essential to handle significantly increased levels of renewable generation. The SVC Light with Energy Storage adds a significant new dimension to ABB’s Smart Grid philosophy by combining energy storage capability with its well-established SVC Light technology. This approach will alleviate many of the concerns related to the addition of wind power and solar energy generation to existing grids by helping to level out intermittent production and support demand response.

ABB is targeting the SVC Light with Energy Storage concept at industrial, distribution and transmission level energy storage applications. It offers a fully integrated, cost effective and environmentally attractive solution for installations that require the continuous voltage control and frequency regulation essential for grid stability combined with short term power support to cover load or supply variations. “The SVC Light with Energy Storage provides a new dimension in developing smart grids and it will allow a significant increase in renewable generation, maximizing CO2 free generation. It will provide cost effective, environmentally attractive, and high quality services for our customers’ existing networks”, says Claes Rytoft, head of technology for ABB’s Power Systems division