ABB has launched its Proteus PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) portfolio in response to the expansion in grid constraints and acceleration in the expansion of renewables deployment. Utility-scale renewable electricity generation is expected to grow by 60 % over the next four years, according to the International Energy Agency.
The Proteus portfolio is said to deliver high-efficiency power conversion solutions for utilities, power producers and renewable developers worldwide. Photovoltaic solar is widely acknowledged as the most scalable and cost-competitive clean energy source and is serving an essential role in achieving global net-zero targets, supporting further industrial electrification, and advancing the energy transition. The rapid growth of utility-scale solar projects in major markets such as China, India, and the USA is driving the demand from developers and producers for high-efficiency power conversion and grid integration solutions.
ABB believes its enhanced Proteus portfolio can meet this demand. Its inverters and control systems can deliver an efficiency up to 99.45 %, maximising energy yield. Ultra-clean power output with THDi (total harmonic distortion of current) below 0.7 %percent, reducing equipment stress and extending system lifetime.
Other properties of the system are said to include advanced hybrid liquid and air cooling which supports long-term operational reliability, and compact system architecture to lower installation complexity, transport costs, and on-site assembly requirements. The new inverter features optimised airflow management and enhanced build quality, to deliver greater long-term reliability and performance across a wide range of operating environments.
Variable renewable energy sources are increasing grid variability and driving unprecedented demand for BESS solutions. Proteus BESS solutions are said to meet the need for BESS features that enhance reliability and include grid forming capability – bi-directional converter stations, advanced control systems and advanced features such as black-start operation, combined with a battery-agnostic design and ultra-low harmonic distortion.
