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  • ABB Launches High-Efficiency Power Conversion Solutions for Solar and Storage

    ABB Launches High-Efficiency Power Conversion Solutions for Solar and Storage

    As grid constraints and renewables expansion accelerate, ABB has launched its Proteus PV and battery energy storage systems (BESS) portfolio. With utility-scale renewable electricity generation expected to grow by 60 percent over the next four years, according to the International Energy Agency, the Proteus portfolio delivers high-efficiency power conversion solutions for utilities, power producers and renewable developers worldwide.

    ABB will present its new Proteus solar inverter at Intersolar 2026 (June 22–25, Munich, Germany) at stand B3.250.

    “The global energy transition requires proven, scalable and reliable power conversion solutions,” said Daniel Gerber, Business Line Manager, Renewable Power at ABB. “With over 120 GW of power conversion capacity installed to date, ABB combines its enhanced portfolio of PV, BESS and control systems technologies, global presence, engineering, manufacturing, and service capabilities, delivers high performance and consistent project execution worldwide.”

    PV is widely acknowledged as the most scalable and cost-competitive clean energy source that 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 reliable, high-efficiency power conversion and grid integration solutions.

    ABB’s enhanced Proteus portfolio can meet this demand. Inverters, stations and control systems deliver industry-leading efficiency up to 99.45 percent, maximizing energy yield. Ultra-clean power output with THDi below 0.7 percent, reducing equipment stress and extend system lifetime.

    Additionally, advanced hybrid liquid and air cooling supports long-term operational reliability, while compact system architecture lowers installation complexity, transport costs, and on-site assembly requirements. The new Proteus inverter features optimized airflow management and enhanced build quality, delivering 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 that bridge generation and consumption while ensuring grid stability, reliability and continuous power supply. ABB’s Proteus BESS solutions include bi-directional converter stations and advanced control systems. Advanced features, such as grid-forming and black-start operation, combined with its battery-agnostic design and ultra-low harmonic distortion, make it the optimal inverter for utility-scale BESS projects.

    ABB has installed over 120 GW of power conversion capacity to date and operates in more than 70 countries, supporting utilities, EPCs, and developers across every major region. With decades of expertise in power conversion and grid integration, ABB delivers proven solutions backed by local engineering and service capabilities that ensure technical support and reliable project execution. Designed for a 30-year service life, the portfolio is supported by comprehensive lifecycle services that consistently outperform industry benchmarks in reliability and operational availability.

  • ENGIE, European Energy Partner on 150 MW Green Hydrogen Project in Denmark

    ENGIE, European Energy Partner on 150 MW Green Hydrogen Project in Denmark

    ENGIE and European Energy have entered into a cooperation agreement to advance the development of a large-scale renewable hydrogen project in Denmark.

    The project is designed to support the emerging European hydrogen market and contribute to the development of cross-border hydrogen infrastructure connecting Denmark and Germany. Located in Aabenraa Municipality, it will be developed near Kassø, home to the world’s first industrial-scale e-methanol plant. This existing installation is owned by Mitsui & Co. Ltd. and European Energy. The new facility will have an electrolyser capacity of up to 150 MW and is intended to connect to the future Danish-German Hydrogen Backbone infrastructure. The hydrogen produced at the site is expected to supply industrial and mobility demand in Germany and support the decarbonisation of hard-to-abate sectors while building business resilience within EU.

    The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between the parties during the next stages of project development, including technical studies, work related to hydrogen transport. Under this agreement, ENGIE reserves the marketing right of more than 20.000 tons of renewable hydrogen per annum. The project reflects the continued maturation of the European hydrogen sector, in which renewable power production, hydrogen infrastructure, and industrial and mobility demand for green hydrogen are increasingly being developed in parallel. The project’s targeted commercial operation date is aligned with the expected commissioning of Denmark’s hydrogen backbone infrastructure around 2030.

    “We are enthusiastic about starting this collaboration with European Energy, as our two companies have strong complementarities, both geographically and across the electricity and hydrogen value chains. As a major midstreamer in Europe in both natural gas and electricity, ENGIE aims to support its clients in their decarbonization journey and to offer them renewable or low-carbon hydrogen at competitive prices. The Kassø project, developed by European Energy, a pioneering partner in the large-scale production of renewable hydrogen, will therefore enable ENGIE to strengthen its offering to its German clients from 2030 onwards,” said Henri Domenach, Managing Director of Energy Management at ENGIE.

    “We are excited to enter into cooperation with ENGIE on this next journey into making green hydrogen. This will play an important role in connecting renewable energy production with industrial decarbonisation across Europe. Through our experience with the existing Kassø facility and the production of green fuels, we believe that we are well-positioned to be able to make a great project. With ENGIE’s large expertise into connecting production and demand of renewable energy, a cooperation between ENGIE and European Energy will benefit both parties,” said Rene Alcaraz Frederiksen, EVP and Head of Power-to-X at European Energy.