ABB Electrification Services: Powering a Sustainable Future

ABB Electrification Services: Powering a Sustainable Future

A Commitment to Efficiency

ABB Electrification Services is one of the leading solution providers in power infrastructure. ABB is committed to sustainability at its facility in Florence, South Carolina, and this commitment does not stop with meeting environmental regulations; it goes to the very core of its values, driving operational excellence and cost savings.

Unveiling Hidden Energy Costs with Ndustrial

This facility acts as a center that repairs and upgrades essential electrical equipment using advanced technologies to optimize energy consumption. By implementing the real-time monitoring software provided by Ndustrial, ABB was able to develop a new understanding of its patterns of energy consumption.

"One of the first things we noticed were peaks in power demand for the AC system," says Shawn Shockey, Manager of Manufacturing. "That caused us to investigate what was causing it and what could be done to improve it."

Data-driven insights from Ndustrial have already yielded some big wins:

  • Identifying and eliminating unnecessary air compressor usage during weekends.
  • Refining warehouse temperature control to minimize energy waste.

"Ndustrial is a powerful tool for understanding our energy intensity," says Shockey. "We are just beginning to scratch the surface of its capabilities."

Embracing Renewable Energy: A Solar-Powered Future

The current solar energy project in place at Florence is a major leap into the future of sustainability for the facility. With the installation of 1500 solar panels over three acres, this would yield 840kWac, possibly offsetting the facility's monthly electricity bill.

"Your investment in renewables is a long-term view," Shockey says. "It requires thorough research and careful selection of appropriate technologies if success is to be achieved long-term."

Equipped with a state-of-the-art Battery Energy Storage System to ensure continuity in the power supply every time, even when there is low generation from the solar plant.

A Model for the Industry

The ABB Electrification Services facility in Florence epitomizes how embracing sustainability positively affects both the bottom line and the environment. With emerging technologies and investments in renewable energy, ABB can do more than just reduce its carbon footprint; it enables the company to have an operation that is efficient and cost-effective. That sort of commitment to sustainability surely puts ABB into the leading group in this industry and will encourage others toward such changes.

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