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ABB announces a technology partnership with Ferrari Hypersail that brings ABB’s electrification expertise to the world’s most ambitious offshore challenge. As Electrification Partner, ABB will support the challenge with expertise across marine power, Direct Current (DC) technology and advanced electrical systems.

Ferrari Hypersail is a groundbreaking 100-foot oceanic full-foiling monohull yacht powered by renewable energy. The vessel is designed to push the boundaries of sustainable marine performance, bringing together speed, resilience and safety with onboard energy generation and management in one of the most technically demanding environments.

ABB brings more than 25 years of experience in DC technology to the partnership, backed by a portfolio of more than 700 patents in the field. As Electrification Partner, ABB will support Ferrari Hypersail with expertise across energy management, marine electrical systems, and energy storage.

Ferrari Hypersail provides ABB with a high-performance environment to demonstrate how advanced electrification, DC architectures and intelligent energy management can improve resilience and efficiency under extreme offshore conditions. These demands – balancing renewable generation, storage, and power distribution in real time – are critical to the development of next-generation industrial microgrids.

“Ferrari Hypersail gives ABB a unique platform to demonstrate how we are collaborating with partners to push the limits of Direct Current technology,” said Giampiero Frisio, President of ABB’s Electrification business area. “Ferrari Hypersail is designed to operate in conditions that are as demanding as anything our systems face in industry. ABB’s role showcases how electrification and automation technologies help industries outrun and achieve record-breaking performance. The lessons from a challenge like this can help us advance the resilient, efficient power systems our customers need across sectors from marine and renewables to data centers and industrial microgrids.”

For Enrico Voltolini, Project Leader of Ferrari Hypersail, the partnership delivers the technical foundation required to execute the mission. “Hypersail runs entirely on renewable energy,” Voltolini said. “It has to be self-sufficient for weeks at a time in the most hostile ocean environments on earth. Having ABB’s electrification expertise connected to the project is a valuable operational advantage.”

Ferrari Hypersail’s DC architecture will function as a high-performance, self-sufficient microgrid with systems operating at 48V and 800 VDC. It will generate, store, and manage power for critical navigation, foil controls, safety systems and propulsion while operating in conditions of extreme cold, salt spray, pressure and motion.

ABB’s team will support Ferrari Hypersail with expertise in DC system integration, intelligent power distribution and resilience at sea. Insights from the project will help inform the development of advanced power systems for industries including shipping, data centers and renewable energy infrastructure.

Runaya, a Vedanta company specialising in advanced technological solutions for the circular economy and critical metal recovery, achieved 55 percent women representation, marking a step in fostering diversity and inclusion across the organisation. Women are already playing a pivotal role across Runaya, leading several important functions including Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Commercial, ESG and Corporate Communications.

This representation marks a step towards advancing women into leadership and decision-making roles in manufacturing by creating pathways for growth across functions. With NITI Aayog highlighting the scope to further extend women’s participation in this sector and other non-traditional sectors, Runaya recognises diversity as a catalyst for business transformation; strengthening an inclusive ecosystem through initiatives such as the Spouse Hiring Initiative, talent mobility and workplace support. Equal Shift Access, including night shifts, along with dedicated safety and transport arrangements, welfare support and accommodation at Vedanta townships, help create an enabling environment for women to build and sustain long-term careers.

At Runaya, several first-generation professionals have progressed into leadership roles, backed by cross-functional moves, greater responsibility and continuous learning. From employees pursuing higher education alongside their careers to a Graduate Engineer Trainee who has risen to Head of Commercial for Runaya’s Recycling business, these journeys demonstrate how the company turns opportunity into capability.

Naivedya Agarwal, Managing Director, Runaya, said, “Manufacturing has recognised the need for inclusion for years, but meaningful change requires creating equal access to opportunity and leadership. Our 60 percent representation target is deliberate and reflects our belief that diversity strengthens not just the workforce, but the quality of work we deliver. As the manufacturing and critical metals sector grows phenomenally, diverse perspectives are enriching how we solve problems, innovate, and respond to a rapidly evolving industry. By building equal pathways to leadership, we are creating a workforce that is more agile, capable, and ready to shape India’s next phase of industrial growth.”

Runaya, a Vedanta company specialising in advanced technological solutions for the circular economy and critical metal recovery, achieved 55 percent women representation, marking a step in fostering diversity and inclusion across the organisation. Women are already playing a pivotal role across Runaya, leading several important functions including Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Commercial, ESG and Corporate Communications.

This representation marks a step towards advancing women into leadership and decision-making roles in manufacturing by creating pathways for growth across functions. With NITI Aayog highlighting the scope to further extend women’s participation in this sector and other non-traditional sectors, Runaya recognises diversity as a catalyst for business transformation; strengthening an inclusive ecosystem through initiatives such as the Spouse Hiring Initiative, talent mobility and workplace support. Equal Shift Access, including night shifts, along with dedicated safety and transport arrangements, welfare support and accommodation at Vedanta townships, help create an enabling environment for women to build and sustain long-term careers.

At Runaya, several first-generation professionals have progressed into leadership roles, backed by cross-functional moves, greater responsibility and continuous learning. From employees pursuing higher education alongside their careers to a Graduate Engineer Trainee who has risen to Head of Commercial for Runaya’s Recycling business, these journeys demonstrate how the company turns opportunity into capability.

Naivedya Agarwal, Managing Director, Runaya, said, “Manufacturing has recognised the need for inclusion for years, but meaningful change requires creating equal access to opportunity and leadership. Our 60 percent representation target is deliberate and reflects our belief that diversity strengthens not just the workforce, but the quality of work we deliver. As the manufacturing and critical metals sector grows phenomenally, diverse perspectives are enriching how we solve problems, innovate, and respond to a rapidly evolving industry. By building equal pathways to leadership, we are creating a workforce that is more agile, capable, and ready to shape India’s next phase of industrial growth.”

Runaya, a Vedanta company specialising in advanced technological solutions for the circular economy and critical metal recovery, achieved 55 percent women representation, marking a step in fostering diversity and inclusion across the organisation. Women are already playing a pivotal role across Runaya, leading several important functions including Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Commercial, ESG and Corporate Communications.

This representation marks a step towards advancing women into leadership and decision-making roles in manufacturing by creating pathways for growth across functions. With NITI Aayog highlighting the scope to further extend women’s participation in this sector and other non-traditional sectors, Runaya recognises diversity as a catalyst for business transformation; strengthening an inclusive ecosystem through initiatives such as the Spouse Hiring Initiative, talent mobility and workplace support. Equal Shift Access, including night shifts, along with dedicated safety and transport arrangements, welfare support and accommodation at Vedanta townships, help create an enabling environment for women to build and sustain long-term careers.

At Runaya, several first-generation professionals have progressed into leadership roles, backed by cross-functional moves, greater responsibility and continuous learning. From employees pursuing higher education alongside their careers to a Graduate Engineer Trainee who has risen to Head of Commercial for Runaya’s Recycling business, these journeys demonstrate how the company turns opportunity into capability.

Naivedya Agarwal, Managing Director, Runaya, said, “Manufacturing has recognised the need for inclusion for years, but meaningful change requires creating equal access to opportunity and leadership. Our 60 percent representation target is deliberate and reflects our belief that diversity strengthens not just the workforce, but the quality of work we deliver. As the manufacturing and critical metals sector grows phenomenally, diverse perspectives are enriching how we solve problems, innovate, and respond to a rapidly evolving industry. By building equal pathways to leadership, we are creating a workforce that is more agile, capable, and ready to shape India’s next phase of industrial growth.”

Trina Storage, Trinasolar’s utility energy storage business, has been selected to supply the battery energy storage system (BESS) for Stage One of Frontier Energy’s Waroona Renewable Energy Project in Western Australia.

Located 120 kilometres south of Perth, Waroona Stage One comprises a 132MW solar facility paired with an 81.5MW / 6.9-hour BESS and is one of the largest solar and battery hybrid projects on Western Australia’s main electricity grid. First generation is scheduled from 2028.

Trina Storage will supply its Elementa utility-scale DC solution, comprising lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells produced at Trina’s Changzhou battery plant. Trina’s Elementa range of products incorporate intelligent liquid cooling and multiple layers of safety protection, including heat, gas and smoke detection and active fire protection systems.  

Trina Storage draws on Trina Group’s expertise across high-power PV modules and tracker systems, supporting a deeper understanding of solar plant design and system interfaces. The project will use a DC-coupled architecture, adding complexity to the design of the solar and storage system.

Warrick Stapleton, Head of Sales (APAC) for Trina Storage, said close collaboration was increasingly important as utility-scale storage projects became more sophisticated.

“We’re pleased that Frontier Energy selected Trina Storage for this project. Our team worked closely with Frontier throughout the procurement process to understand the project requirements and demonstrate how our technology could support their objectives,” said Mr. Stapleton.

“As Western Australia continues its energy transition, projects such as Waroona will play an increasingly important role in providing reliable, dispatchable capacity to the South West Interconnected System. We look forward to supporting Frontier through delivery and long-term operation of the asset.”

Trina Storage’s agreement for Stage One includes a 20-year warranty and performance guarantees, underpinning long-term asset performance and supporting the project’s financing requirements.

“Western Australia is undergoing an energy transition, and Waroona Energy Park has the potential to support it through our integrated solar and battery strategy,” said Adam Kiley, Chief Executive Officer of Frontier Energy. “Stage One is the foundation of our broader plans and is designed to support a more reliable and flexible electricity system.”

Stage One forms part of Frontier Energy’s longer-term plans for Waroona, with future stages expected to reach around 1,000MW of generation capacity and up to 660MW of battery capacity.

Trina Storage, Trinasolar’s utility energy storage business, has been selected to supply the battery energy storage system (BESS) for Stage One of Frontier Energy’s Waroona Renewable Energy Project in Western Australia.

Located 120 kilometres south of Perth, Waroona Stage One comprises a 132MW solar facility paired with an 81.5MW / 6.9-hour BESS and is one of the largest solar and battery hybrid projects on Western Australia’s main electricity grid. First generation is scheduled from 2028.

Trina Storage will supply its Elementa utility-scale DC solution, comprising lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells produced at Trina’s Changzhou battery plant. Trina’s Elementa range of products incorporate intelligent liquid cooling and multiple layers of safety protection, including heat, gas and smoke detection and active fire protection systems.  

Trina Storage draws on Trina Group’s expertise across high-power PV modules and tracker systems, supporting a deeper understanding of solar plant design and system interfaces. The project will use a DC-coupled architecture, adding complexity to the design of the solar and storage system.

Warrick Stapleton, Head of Sales (APAC) for Trina Storage, said close collaboration was increasingly important as utility-scale storage projects became more sophisticated.

“We’re pleased that Frontier Energy selected Trina Storage for this project. Our team worked closely with Frontier throughout the procurement process to understand the project requirements and demonstrate how our technology could support their objectives,” said Mr. Stapleton.

“As Western Australia continues its energy transition, projects such as Waroona will play an increasingly important role in providing reliable, dispatchable capacity to the South West Interconnected System. We look forward to supporting Frontier through delivery and long-term operation of the asset.”

Trina Storage’s agreement for Stage One includes a 20-year warranty and performance guarantees, underpinning long-term asset performance and supporting the project’s financing requirements.

“Western Australia is undergoing an energy transition, and Waroona Energy Park has the potential to support it through our integrated solar and battery strategy,” said Adam Kiley, Chief Executive Officer of Frontier Energy. “Stage One is the foundation of our broader plans and is designed to support a more reliable and flexible electricity system.”

Stage One forms part of Frontier Energy’s longer-term plans for Waroona, with future stages expected to reach around 1,000MW of generation capacity and up to 660MW of battery capacity.

Trina Storage, Trinasolar’s utility energy storage business, has been selected to supply the battery energy storage system (BESS) for Stage One of Frontier Energy’s Waroona Renewable Energy Project in Western Australia.

Located 120 kilometres south of Perth, Waroona Stage One comprises a 132MW solar facility paired with an 81.5MW / 6.9-hour BESS and is one of the largest solar and battery hybrid projects on Western Australia’s main electricity grid. First generation is scheduled from 2028.

Trina Storage will supply its Elementa utility-scale DC solution, comprising lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells produced at Trina’s Changzhou battery plant. Trina’s Elementa range of products incorporate intelligent liquid cooling and multiple layers of safety protection, including heat, gas and smoke detection and active fire protection systems.  

Trina Storage draws on Trina Group’s expertise across high-power PV modules and tracker systems, supporting a deeper understanding of solar plant design and system interfaces. The project will use a DC-coupled architecture, adding complexity to the design of the solar and storage system.

Warrick Stapleton, Head of Sales (APAC) for Trina Storage, said close collaboration was increasingly important as utility-scale storage projects became more sophisticated.

“We’re pleased that Frontier Energy selected Trina Storage for this project. Our team worked closely with Frontier throughout the procurement process to understand the project requirements and demonstrate how our technology could support their objectives,” said Mr. Stapleton.

“As Western Australia continues its energy transition, projects such as Waroona will play an increasingly important role in providing reliable, dispatchable capacity to the South West Interconnected System. We look forward to supporting Frontier through delivery and long-term operation of the asset.”

Trina Storage’s agreement for Stage One includes a 20-year warranty and performance guarantees, underpinning long-term asset performance and supporting the project’s financing requirements.

“Western Australia is undergoing an energy transition, and Waroona Energy Park has the potential to support it through our integrated solar and battery strategy,” said Adam Kiley, Chief Executive Officer of Frontier Energy. “Stage One is the foundation of our broader plans and is designed to support a more reliable and flexible electricity system.”

Stage One forms part of Frontier Energy’s longer-term plans for Waroona, with future stages expected to reach around 1,000MW of generation capacity and up to 660MW of battery capacity.