ZURICH, Switzerland, Dec 22, 2025 – ABB has signed an agreement to acquire Netcontrol, a provider of electrical grid automation software for power utilities and infrastructure operators. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2026.
ABB said the acquisition will expand its grid automation and digital control capabilities as U.S. utilities modernize networks to manage higher demand, renewable generation, and reliability requirements. Electricity is projected to account for about 50% of global energy use by 2050, increasing pressure on grids to improve automation and operational control.
“The electrical grid is becoming the bottleneck of the energy transition. The expansion of electricity and grid upgrades are key to energy resilience and ensure that the world has enough power available for growing populations and industries. As we add renewable sources and new consumers, like electric vehicles and heat pumps, connecting everything reliably becomes more and more challenging. Utilities need digitalization and automation to keep the grid stable, resilient, and flexible,” said Adrian Guggisberg, division president, ABB distribution solutions. “Acquiring Netcontrol is a strong fit supporting our grid automation portfolio expansion and a useful step forward to help our customers outrun.”
Sami Kurunsaari, CEO of Netcontrol, said, “Joining ABB marks an exciting next stage in our company’s journey. Our customers rely on us for secure, reliable electrical grid automation solutions and close technical collaboration. Becoming part of ABB will give us the global scale, portfolio, and reach to bring our technology and expertise to many more utilities and industrial customers, while continuing to invest in the products and services our existing customers know and trust.”
Source: ABB
About ABB
ABB is a global technology company specializing in electrification and automation, with headquarters in Zürich, Switzerland, and Västerås, Sweden. Formed in 1988 through the merger of ASEA and Brown, Boveri & Cie, ABB operates in more than 100 countries and serves sectors such as utilities, transportation, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Its portfolio includes robotics, industrial automation systems, electrification products, and motion solutions. The company draws on engineering and digitalization expertise to help industries improve performance and operate efficiently. ABB has a history of more than 140 years and employs about 110,000 people worldwide.
About Netcontrol
Netcontrol is a technology company that develops automation and control systems for energy networks. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It provides software, hardware, and services for electricity distribution, transmission, and traction power systems. Its portfolio includes SCADA systems, substation and distribution automation, utility communication platforms, and energy monitoring tools. Netcontrol serves electric utilities, power producers, district heating operators, and energy-intensive industries. The company also provides engineering, lifecycle, and managed services that support network operation, maintenance, and cybersecurity. Netcontrol’s solutions are used to monitor, control, and manage energy infrastructure across Europe, the UK and South Africa. The company expanded its engineering capabilities in 2024 through the acquisition of Procuritas Partners, a Swedish Private Equity fund.