Hannover, Germany – May 2032 – Hannover Messe Park, Europe’s largest industrial technology park housing 250+ manufacturing and technology companies, has achieved a 35% reduction in energy costs and a 42% decrease in power-related production downtime after deploying the ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 distribution system. The upgrade, completed in Q1 2032, replaced the park’s outdated 20 kV industrial distribution network, which struggled with inefficient power delivery, poor load balancing, and limited integration with on-site renewable energy sources—leading to high energy costs and production disruptions for tenant companies.
The Challenge: Inefficient Distribution Increases Costs for Industrial Tenants
Hannover Messe Park spans 20 km² and houses companies specializing in automotive manufacturing, industrial automation, and precision engineering. The park’s legacy distribution system, installed in the 1990s, supplied power to 300+ industrial facilities with varying power demands (from 500 kVA to 10 MVA per facility). The outdated infrastructure presented significant operational challenges for both the park management and tenant companies:
- Inefficient Power Delivery Increases Energy Costs: The legacy system’s outdated transformers and power lines had high transmission losses (8-10%), leading to annual energy waste of 15 GWh. This translated to an average energy cost increase of 12% for tenant companies, totaling €5.2 million in additional annual expenses.
- Poor Load Balancing Triggers Overloads: The old system lacked intelligent load balancing capabilities, leading to localized overloads during peak production hours (7 AM-6 PM). This resulted in 12-15 power outage incidents annually, with an average downtime of 1.5 hours per incident—costing tenant companies €3.8 million in lost production revenue.
- Limited Renewable Energy Integration: The legacy infrastructure couldn’t integrate the park’s 200 MW of on-site solar panels and wind turbines effectively. This forced tenant companies to rely on grid power even when on-site renewable generation was available, increasing carbon footprints and energy costs.
- Slow Fault Response Disrupts Production: The old system lacked real-time fault monitoring, requiring manual fault localization that took 1-2 hours. This prolonged production downtime for tenant companies and increased maintenance costs for park management (€1.2 million annually).
“Energy efficiency and reliable power supply are critical for attracting and retaining industrial tenants,” said Frank Weber, Hannover Messe Park Managing Director. “Our legacy distribution system was too inefficient and unreliable, putting our tenant companies at a competitive disadvantage. We needed a smart distribution system that could reduce energy costs, balance loads effectively, integrate renewable energy, and minimize production disruptions.”
ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001: Smart Distribution for Industrial Parks
After evaluating solutions from Siemens and Eaton, Hannover Messe Park selected the ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 distribution system for its high energy efficiency, intelligent load balancing, renewable energy integration capabilities, and rapid fault response. Key features addressing the park’s pain points include:
- Low-Loss Power Delivery: The ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 features high-efficiency transformers (99.5% efficiency) and low-resistance conductors, reducing transmission losses to 2-3%—a 75% reduction compared to the legacy system. This eliminates energy waste and lowers energy costs for tenant companies.
- Intelligent Load Balancing: The system’s AI-powered load management platform monitors power demand across the park in real time, redistributing power to avoid localized overloads. It automatically adjusts power distribution during peak hours, ensuring stable power supply for all tenant facilities.
- Seamless Renewable Energy Integration: Equipped with a smart microgrid management system, the REX010 HESG324426R0001 optimizes the use of on-site renewable energy, storing excess generation in on-site batteries (50 MWh capacity) for use during peak demand. This reduces tenant companies’ reliance on grid power by 40%.
- Rapid Fault Detection & Response: The system integrates real-time sensors and IoT connectivity, enabling fault detection and localization within 10-15 minutes. This reduces fault response time by 85%, minimizing production downtime for tenant companies.
- Customizable Power Solutions for Tenants: The modular design of the REX010 HESG324426R0001 allows for customizable power supply solutions for each tenant, supporting varying power demands (from 500 kVA to 20 MVA). This flexibility enables tenant companies to scale their operations without power infrastructure constraints.
Results: Lower Costs, Reliable Power, Greener Operations
Six months after deploying the ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 distribution system, Hannover Messe Park and its tenant companies achieved significant operational improvements:
| Metric |
Before ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 |
After ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 |
Improvement |
| Annual Energy Costs for Tenants |
€43.3 Million |
€28.1 Million |
35% Reduction |
| Transmission Losses |
8-10% |
2-3% |
75% Reduction |
| Annual Power Outage Incidents |
12-15 |
2-3 |
83% Reduction |
| Average Outage Downtime |
1.5 Hours |
18 Minutes |
80% Reduction |
| Tenant Reliance on Grid Power |
90% |
54% |
40% Reduction |
“The ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 distribution system has been a game-changer for our industrial park,” Weber said. “Tenant companies have seen significant energy cost savings, and the reduction in power outages has improved their operational efficiency. The system’s renewable energy integration capabilities have also helped us position Hannover Messe Park as a sustainable industrial hub, attracting new tenants focused on green manufacturing.”
Markus Schmidt, ABB’s Global Industrial Park Solutions Manager, commented: “Industrial parks require distribution systems that balance reliability, efficiency, and flexibility to meet the diverse needs of tenant companies. The ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 is engineered to deliver these benefits, helping industrial park managers reduce costs, enhance tenant satisfaction, and support sustainable operations.”
Hannover Messe Park plans to expand the deployment of the ABB REX010 HESG324426R0001 distribution system to its second phase development (15 km²) by 2035, targeting a 35% reduction in energy costs for new tenants and 99.99% power availability across the entire park.
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