DRIVES & MOTORS


Images provided by Fervo Energy MAXIMISING GEOTHERMAL PRODUCTION


ABB’s expertise in electrification and motor control solutions is being used to maximise production from Cape Station, one of the world’s most


innovative geothermal projects C


ape Station in Southwest Utah, USA, is expected to become the world’s largest next-generation


geothermal development by installed capacity and represents a major step forward in sustainable energy generation. It will deliver first power to the grid by late 2026, with plans to add approximately 100 MW by early 2027 and 400 MW thereafter, together providing 500 MW – enough to power approximately 355,000 US homes annually. For the project, ABB has signed an agreement


with Fervo Energy, a Texas-based leader in enhanced geothermal systems, to supply advanced motor control solutions.


THE TECHNOLOGY At Cape Station, Fervo Energy will utilise advanced


techniques to drill horizontal wells in geothermal reservoirs, allowing multiple wells from a single well pad. This approach reduces surface footprint, minimises drilling risks, and unlocks previously inaccessible geothermal resources. To meet the requirements, ABB will deliver a


comprehensive package of medium voltage motor control equipment, including more than 80 drives that will efficiently manage a significant amount of horsepower of critical equipment. The company’s scope of supply also includes medium voltage motors, generators, low voltage motor control centres, and medium voltage switchgear to support multiple aspects of the project, as


well as prefabricated eHouses designed to house the well pad drive systems and associated electrical infrastructure. “ABB is recognised globally for delivering


reliable, high-performance electrification and motor control solutions for critical energy projects,” said Tim Latimer, CEO and co- founder, Fervo Energy. “Their proven track record, and ability to advise, develop and execute at scale, made ABB the clear choice again for Cape Station project.” Adding to this, Brandon Spencer, president, ABB Motion, said: “Our strategic partnerships


with innovative clean energy producers like Fervo Energy reinforce our commitment to expand the potential of reliable, renewable energy sources with our proven electrification technologies available today. We are excited by Fervo Energy’s work and in particular the potential of Cape Station to contribute to a sustainable energy future.” Together, ABB and Fervo Energy are combining advanced technology and proven expertise to strengthen grid resilience and support the growing demand for stable domestic energy sources.


ABB www.abb.com


ENERGY EFFICIENT IE5+ PERMANENT MAGNET MOTORS RELEASED


Available from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS, its latest IE5+ permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) are designed to reduce energy and resource consumption in industry. The motors are now available in three sizes and cover a wide range


of applications with their extended power range from 0.35 kW to 11 kW and continuous torque from 1.6 Nm to 43.9 Nm. These offer efficiency of up to 95% over a wide torque range,


achieving an optimum energy consumption performance in partial load and speed ranges. Furthermore, the high overload capacity, large adjustment range and the constant torque over a wide speed range of up to 2.400rpm enable variant reduction in the respective application, significantly streamlining administrative effort as well as manufacturing, logistics, storage and service processes. “The efficiencies of our IE5+ motors significantly exceed the highest defined energy efficiency class, which considerably reduces their energy


consumption and CO2e emissions,” explained Jörg Niermann, head of marketing at NORD. “In addition, the holistic concept of our new


motor technology combines energy and material efficiency, thus scoring twice in terms of sustainability.” The permanent magnet synchronous motors feature eight poles in an innovative IPM design. This allowed a reduction in the size of active motor parts, resulting in material savings in the sheet metal package and with regard to the magnets. The stator can also be manufactured with the so-called single-tooth winding, which reduces the use of copper in the winding head.


NORD DRIVESYSTEMS www.nord.com


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