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ABB to strengthen power infrastructure in substations installed in Iraq


ABB has won orders from the Ministry


of Electricity in Iraq to deliver five fixed and 15 mobile 132 kilovolt substations that will help strengthen the power grid and provide electricity in central Iraq. The government of Iraq is rebuilding the


4 MW platform’s flexibility secures 72 MW order in Sweden from long-term customer Stena


Renewable AB Stena Renewable AB has placed a 72 MW order for two projects in southern Sweden. Utilising the 4 MW platform’s flexibility, Vestas will deliver 16 V136-3.45 MW turbines with 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode specifically increased to 3.8 MW for the Kronoberget wind power project, and 3 V136-3.45 MW turbines in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for the Fjällberget wind project. The V136-3.45 MW’s different


power modes and the full use of per- mitted total heights ensure a high capacity factor and maximise energy production at both sites based on the specific wind conditions. Today’s order adds to the V136-3.45 MW tur- bine’s strong start in Sweden’s low wind market where orders for more than 740 MW to date make Sweden the V136-3.45 MW’s largest market globally.


Transformer station


completed by STX The STX France shipyard has now


completed the transformer station designed for the Arkona offshore wind farm. The project partners E.ON, Statoil and 50Hertz recognized this progress in St. Nazaire together with STX France in the form of a ship blessing ceremony with international guests. With a weight of more than 5,000 metric tons and a height of more than 100 metres from sea ground, the transformer station will now form the heart of the Arkona offshore wind farm.


country and investing in its grid as part of its ambitious plan to develop its power infrastructure to meet electricity needs. The substation projects are supported by Swedish government financing. As part of the projects ABB will also


deliver key products like gas- and air- insulated switchgear, power transformers and capacitor banks to improve power quality and advanced IEC 61850-based automation, protection and telecommu- nication systems for control and monitoring of substation assets. The 15 mobile substations will enable fast electrification in some of the most needy areas.


“The substations will help to improve the electricity supply by expanding capacity and strengthening Iraq’s power infrastructure”, said Patrick Fragman, head of ABB’s Grid Integration business, a part of the company’s Power Grids division. “These projects add to our extensive installed base in the region and support our focus on growing markets, reinforcing ABB’s position as a partner of choice in enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. Fragman concludes: ”ABB is the world’s


leading supplier of air-insulated, gas- insulated and hybrid substations with voltage levels up to 1,100 kV. These sub- stations enable the efficient and reliable transmission and distribution of electric- ity with minimum environmental impact, serving utility, industry and commercial customers as well as sectors like railways, urban transportation and renewables.”


Gatwick Airport signs new three-year deal with Haven Power


Gatwick Airport has agreed a three-


year deal with Haven Power to continue to supply it with 100% renewable electricity. Following a period of rapid growth,


Gatwick, which is the UK’s second largest airport and aims to be the most sustainable, was amongst the world’s first to achieve 100% carbon neutrality last year. Its decision to purchase renewable


electricity for the last five years from Haven Power was important in achieving this. Paul Sheffield, Chief Operating Officer


at Haven Power, said: “Our partnership with Gatwick clearly demonstrates that sustainability isn’t out of reach for businesses – it is a shining example of


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what can be achieved. The use of renewable energy by UK businesses is increasing as companies become more ambitious in terms of reducing their carbon footprint, but also because of the potential cost benefits of using renewables and embracing energy- efficiency programmes.”


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