ABB in Vietnam on May 23 launched ABB AbilityTM Smart Substation Control and Protection for electrical systems SSC600, an innovative, centralised approach to protection and control in distribution networks for the market of Viet Nam.

Although representing a new way of thinking, SSC600 builds on ABB’s solid and proven technological foundation manifested in the renowned Relion® protection and control relay family.

SSC600 offers extensive application coverage with a single device for convenient station-wide visibility, minimal engineering, easy and cost-efficient process management, and advanced life cycle management for digital substations. Combining SSC600 with merging units, which provide the measurements and physical interface between the primary equipment in the switchgear and SSC600, creates a unique, IEC 61850-compliant, centralised protection and control solution.

Centralising all protection and control functionality in a single, IEC 61850-compliant device on the substation level, SSC600 helps reduce network complexity and supports optimal, lifelong asset management for the digital substation.

SSC600 offers extensive application coverage with a single device for convenient station-wide visibility, minimal engineering, easy and cost-efficient process management, and advanced life cycle management for digital substations.

“Viet Nam is experiencing accelerating urbanisation and trends such as renewables, data centres because of digitalisation and the surge in digital data demand, and also E-mobility which evolves growing demand for improved reliability and availability of power supply and greater adaption to the changing network protection requirements,” said Doan Van Hien, President, Electrification Distribution Solutions, ABB Vietnam.

“The introduction of ABB’s SSC600 in Viet Nam comes at a vital time to meet the market’s needs for greater efficiency, flexibility and scalability. It represents a modern and cost-effective way to detect, locate and isolate faults for the benefit of our customers," Hien said.

In Viet Nam, ABB has a solid history of partnering with customers in utilities and across industries to ensure 24/7 power supply, enhance energy efficiency and optimise operations. Projects include diverse 500/220/100kV substations that feed the national power network, substations supplying prioritised loads for the government’s important buildings and infrastructure, Nui Phao Mining, Tan Thang Cement, Heineken breweries and other numerous reputable companies across economic sectors. — VNS