Solutions in Sight
ABB Electrification has completed a £1.5 million installation of low voltage smart power solutions at a new centre for eye care, research and education being built in Camden, London, by contractor Bouygues UK.
Opening in 2027, the world-class centre is a joint initiative between Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, the University College London (UCL) Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity. The centre will bring the expertise of the partners under one roof, and will enable collaborative working between clinicians and researchers to speed up the delivery of the highest quality treatments and therapies for patients.
From an energy management perspective, healthcare centres are among the most complex modern structures. With energy-intensive equipment running 24/7, they require seamless connectivity to manage their critical operations, prevent blackouts due to grid issues and cyberattacks, and protect patients and staff from electrical hazards.
Older hospital infrastructure can often feature inflexible cabling setups with unstructured and dense wiring in cabinets and terminals. Electrical faults are difficult to isolate for repair, and potential fire hazards can go undetected. Within the new centre, ABB aims to exemplify how smart power management can transform healthcare facilities into resilient, safe and sustainable infrastructures.
