ABB Introduces GridSync Smart Grid Solution

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced the debut of GridSync wireless sensors. GridSync combines sensors and wireless communications, allowing utilities to increase grid visibility and efficiency through VoltVar Optimization (VVO).

GridSync provides high accuracy current, voltage and frequency information in real time for Smart Grid applications, including Volt Var Control (VVC), Demand Response, and Load Monitoring. "GridSync will allow our utility customers to make their distribution networks more efficient, reduce their generation needs, and reduce their operating costs," said Jon Rennie, vice president and general manager for ABB's Power Products Medium Voltage instrument transformer factory in Pinetops, North Carolina. "ABB is leading the way in both Smart Grid solutions, as well as other energy efficiency initiatives, and we are proud to contribute to these activities."

GridSync utilizes the CVC-110ER extended-range combination current and voltage instrument transformer to obtain highly accurate current and voltage readings from distribution feeders. This real time data is fed into GridSync's remote terminal unit (RTU) and then sent wirelessly to the utility for analysis, action, and integration into their Distribution Management System (DMS).

This announcement was made at the ABB Automation & Power World 2010 conference, ABB's annual premier customer event held this year in Houston.

About ABB
ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 117,000 people. The company's North American operations, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, employ about 12,000 people in 20 manufacturing and other major facilities. For more information visit www.abb.com

SOURCE: ABB