ABB wins Quebec order for grid upgrade to integrate renewables

ABB has won orders worth over $85M from Hydro-Québec to upgrade its 800kV air-insulated switchgear substations and transmission grid, a move driven by rising power demand and need to integrate new renewable energy sources.

ABB 800kV HVDC transformer
ABB 800kV HVDC transformer
Published 22 September 2016, 16:52Updated 22 September 2016, 16:52
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