- ABB’s theme is ‘Smart Solutions Enabling a Resilient African Grid’
- The focus is on network visibility, operational efficiency and system resilience
- More flexible, resilient grids can adapt to changing energy demands
ABB South Africa will highlight its advanced electrification technologies designed to strengthen grid resilience across the continent at Enlit Africa 2026, taking place in Cape Town from 19 to 21 May. Visitors will be able to engage with ABB’s latest innovations at Stand E12, where the company will present solutions aligned to its theme, ‘Smart Solutions Enabling a Resilient African Grid’.
Enlit Africa is widely regarded as one of the continent’s leading gatherings for the power and energy sector, bringing together utilities, regulators, technology providers and industry stakeholders. The event serves as a platform to address critical challenges such as grid reliability, infrastructure modernisation and the integration of renewable energy, all of which are central to Africa’s evolving energy landscape.
At this year’s event, ABB will be represented by its Electrification Distribution Solutions (ELDS) division, with a focused showcase of technologies designed to improve network visibility, operational efficiency and system resilience. As utilities across Africa contend with ageing infrastructure and increasing demand, the need for intelligent, digitally enabled grid solutions has become more urgent.
Among the solutions on display will be ABB’s SCADA panel, which enables real-time monitoring and control of electrical networks, giving operators greater visibility and the ability to respond quickly to faults or disruptions. This is complemented by the UniGear portfolio and LeanGearABB’s medium-voltage switchgear engineered for reliability and reduced maintenance. UniGear offers adaptability to incorporate sensors and advanced analytics to support predictive maintenance strategies and enhance operational safety.
The company will also showcase its Compact Secondary Substation, a modular, space-efficient solution that integrates transformer, medium-voltage, and low-voltage components into a single unit. Designed for rapid deployment in urban environments and industrial applications, it delivers reliable performance in harsh environments and enables the integration of distributed energy resources, including renewables.
Together, these technologies reflect ABB’s broader approach to enabling more flexible and resilient grids, capable of adapting to changing energy demands while maintaining stability and performance. This is especially relevant in the African context, where expanding access to electricity must be balanced with the transition to cleaner energy systems.
“Across Africa, utilities are under increasing pressure to deliver reliable, flexible and sustainable power,” says Egon Worthmann, Electrification Commercial Leader & ELDS Division Manager ABB South Africa. “At Enlit Africa 2026, ABB will demonstrate how our smart electrification solutions enable a more resilient grid, one that can adapt to future energy demands while improving operational efficiency today.”
With utilities and industry stakeholders seeking practical, scalable solutions to complex energy challenges, ABB’s presence at Enlit Africa 2026 underscores its continued commitment to supporting the development of robust, future-ready power infrastructure across the continent.
