Today the vast majority of locomotives, trains including metros and tramways feature electric propulsion.

In today’s power grids a greater degree of sophistication is required to ensure that stable, reliable power is delivered on demand despite the intermittent nature of the renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, wave and tidal power.

From pumps and fans in the metal and paper industry, roller tables in steel mills, hoists and winches in harbor cranes or propulsion of ships, ABB’s reliable and efficient semiconductors play a critical role.

Power semiconductors are a key element in an increasing number of ABB products and systems taking a lead role in almost all electrical applications.