ABB Motion is bolstering its presence in the renewable energy sector with a strategic investment in WindESCo, a pioneering analytics software provider dedicated to optimizing wind turbine performance. This venture marks a significant milestone as ABB extends its offerings beyond wind converters and services to provide end-to-end wind energy solutions. WindESCo's innovative software empowers ABB to strengthen its role in facilitating a low carbon society while delivering enhanced performance and reliability for wind turbines.
Headquartered in the United States, WindESCo's asset performance monitoring software, adaptable to various turbine manufacturers, identifies and corrects turbine anomalies, significantly improving their efficiency and output. Additionally, WindESCo's wake optimization solution harnesses data from wind plants to maximize their overall productivity. This partnership bridges the gap in ABB's wind portfolio, adding a digital dimension to its already digitally-enabled wind converters, ultimately delivering comprehensive solutions to customers.
Chris Poynter, President of ABB Motion's System Drives division, expressed the significance of this venture, stating, "This strategic venture capital investment allows us to strengthen our market position, supporting the energy transition and shifting our portfolio towards renewables and decarbonization. It will complement ABB’s wind portfolio with a robust digital offering by WindESCo, enabling both companies to leverage their strong presence in the growing wind market."
Mo Dua, CEO and founder of WindESCo, emphasized the partnership's unique potential, saying, "The equity investment by ABB and our technical collaboration will allow WindESCo to expand its offering to the wind turbine electrical system with the goal of being the leading comprehensive asset performance monitoring solution provider for the wind industry." This collaboration aligns with ABB's ongoing commitment to innovation, decarbonization, and energy efficiency, enhancing its position as a global technology leader.
Source: ABB