ABB won an order to supply its asset performance management software to support the modernization of Ameren Illinois' multi-million dollar energy delivery infrastructure across its substantial service territory in Illinois, U.S., the Swiss-Swedish multinational company said Tuesday.
The ABB Ability Ellipse Asset Performance Management (APM) software will be used for the smart maintenance of Ameren's grid assets.
A subsidiary of St. Louis-based Ameren Corporation, Ameren Illinois is a regulated electric and gas delivery company. With a service territory comprising about three-quarters of the state, it delivers electricity to 1.2 million customers. Its complex delivery system features 4,500 miles of transmission lines and 46,000 miles of distribution lines.
"The software solution will allow the energy company to better predict and prevent the failure of mission-critical equipment that delivers electricity to 1.2 million customers," a statement read.
According to the press release, the ABB Ability Ellipse APM solution offers a prescriptive approach to maintenance using sensors, data and advanced analytics to constantly assess the real-time condition of assets, determine when they might need repair or replacement and alert the stakeholders.
"This allows utilities to prioritize short- and long-term maintenance needs and drive productivity, safety and return on investment from critical grid assets," it said.
Massimo Danieli, head of ABB's Grid Automation business within the company's Power Grids division, said they were pleased to expand their long-standing relationship with Ameren Illinois to support their strategic maintenance transformation.
"ABB continues to strengthen its position as a partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid," he added.
Ron Pate, senior vice president of operations and technical services at Ameren Illinois, said they were investing significant resources to modernize the grid, improve reliability and deliver value for their customers.
"ABB Ability Ellipse APM will help ensure the long-term operation of our strategic grid assets," he added.
According to the statement, Ameren Illinois has deployed ABB hardware, software and service for more than three decades.
By Hale Turkes
Anadolu Agency
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