SF6
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Sustainability
Navigating the Transition to Sustainable MV Switchgear Amidst Decarbonization Initiatives
The push for decarbonization in Europe is reshaping the power sector. Stringent environmental regulations and ambitious renewable energy targets have necessitated the expansion and upgradation of the electricity distribution network. This is to accommodate the increased adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs) and electrification across sectors. These factors are expected to significantly drive the demand […]
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Press Releases
Siemens Energy seals largest order for SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear in Europe
April 27, 2021 — Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to deliver 10 bays of sulfur hexafluoride(SF6)-free gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) to Fingrid, Finland’s transmission system operator. It will be the first GIS in Finland that replaces SF6 as the most potent greenhouse gas in the world with “clean air”, a pure mixture of nitrogen […]
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Hitachi ABB Power Grids and GE sign landmark agreement to reduce environmental impact in the electrical transmission industry
An industry first, two global leaders in power technologies have entered into a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement that will allow them to expand their range of high-voltage equipment using a game-changing gas alternative to sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) SF6 an insulating and switching gas commonly used in high-voltage electrical equipment, is a potent greenhouse gas This historic […]
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Hitachi ABB Power Grids launches EconiQ™– exceptional solutions for the environment
The EconiQ™ portfolio of products, services and solutions contribute towards a carbon neutral-future and accelerate the green energy transition Zurich, 21 April 2021 – Hitachi ABB Power Grids today launched EconiQ™ – its portfolio of products, services and solutions that are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. With EconiQ, the global technology and market leader […]
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