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Oct 14, 2020 17:48 JST
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Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids Wins $6.6 Million Projects to Digitalize High-Speed Rail in the UK
Hitachi ABB Power Grids wins $6.6 million projects to digitalize High-Speed rail in the UK
reliable railway in Europe and a model of more sustainable transport.
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Oct 14, 2020 - (JCN Newswire) - Hitachi ABB Power Grids, as part of its ongoing work with UK Power Networks Services to help manage existing traction power assets on High Speed 1 (HS1), has been awarded a contract worth around $6.6 million to upgrade the Static Var Compensator (SVC) Control systems and load balancer.
HS1 is the UK's first high-speed railway and forms an essential part of the country's infrastructure and its efforts to promote greener, more sustainable transport. UK Power Networks Services is responsible for all traction and non-traction power assets on this 109km rail line connecting the United Kingdom with mainland Europe.
This agreement includes three feeder stations equipped with Hitachi ABB Power Grids 33kV Static VAR Compensators (SVC), designed to specifically address UK Power Network Services unique needs. SVC solutions quickly adjusting line voltages. These solutions form part of efficient energy control of the HS1 line's power system. The contract scope also provides for a long-term service agreement to maintain and manage software upgrades for the control systems.
Ian Funnell, CEO of Hitachi ABB Power Grids in the UK and Ireland, said: "Our most recent work on HS1 with UK Power Networks Services comes on the back of our very successful consortium partnership for the safe and efficient delivery of 25kV traction power distribution substations on the Great Western Electrification Programme be- tween London and Cardiff. We are proud to be playing such a leading role in the UK railway decarbonisation agenda with power, automation and electrification of the UK rail sector delivering more sustainable mobility choices for UK passengers and freight."
In addition to this contract, UK Power Networks Services is also working with Hitachi ABB Power Grids to enhance the trackside data collection system and replace traction power SCADA systems on the HS1 line. The team relies on Hitachi ABB Power Grids' RTU500 platform, with MicroSCADA X for automation and control solution overlaid with Asset Performance Management (APM) to help simplify the interaction with the power network and provide operators, regardless of their location, with a fast, clear real-time overview of the network landscape. This fundamentally supports a predict and prevent strategy for maintenance and asset management.
David Mitchell, head of client delivery for UK Power Networks Services said, "Having the most reliable assets and understanding how those assets are performing is critical to us. Integrating proven technologies through trusted partners enables us to continue to invest in High Speed 1's electricity infrastructure and deliver a resilient power supply, maintaining cross-border train travel and ensuring a safe and reliable passenger ex- perience."
While overseeing HS1's power assets, UK Power Networks Services has achieved considerable efficiencies and outstanding rail network availability of over 99.99%. In addition to providing the British traveler with fast, reliable and sustainable options, UK Power Networks Services has also helped deliver significant economic benefits in the form of jobs to Kent and other local communities. Hitachi group delivered the high-speed Class 395 train fleet to HS1 and is also respon- sible for maintenance.
About Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centers. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values. It is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid.
https://www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com
Source: Hitachi, Ltd.
Sectors: Alternative Energy, Engineering
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