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First “Green GIS” on ISTS grid to come up for discussion
- Oct 17, 2024
The proposal of building what could be India’s first “Green GIS” switching station on the ISTS network will be deliberated by the National Committee on Transmission (NCT) in its next meeting. This plan has been under discussion at various Read more
GE Vernova launches “GRiDEA” at CIGRE
- Aug 27, 2024
Grid Solutions, a GE Vernova business, has introduced the GRiDEA portfolio, which aims to decarbonize power transmission. In a release, GE Vernova announced the launch of Grid Solutions’ GRiDEA portfolio, a comprehensive suite of innovative solutions aimed at decarbonizing Read more
We are well positioned to go completely SF6-free: Siemens
- Jun 13, 2023
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas is a very popular insulating medium and has been the bedrock of gas insulated switchgear (GIS) for over four decades. Today, the world is getting increasingly conscious of the high global warming potential (GWP) Read more
London Power Tunnels: National Grid and Linxon breaks ground on a new substation
- Apr 26, 2023
A major milestone has been reached in the construction of a new 400kV electricity substation in Bengeworth Road, Lambeth with teams from National Grid and Linxon making a start on the construction of the substation. The new substation in Read more
Siemens launches F-gas free GIS at 40.5kV level
- Apr 14, 2023
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has expanded its sustainable blue GIS portfolio with the “8DAB 40”. This switchgear for primary distribution networks up to 40.5kV uses clean air as an insulating medium With a Global Warming Potential (GWP) of less than Read more
Online monitoring of SF6 is highly recommended: WIKA
- Jun 21, 2022
Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) is the most popular insulating medium used in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). SF6, however, has been regarded as a “greenhouse” gas and can cause potential ecological damage. Due to Read more
We believe that F-gases will be completely phased out: Siemens Energy
- Mar 1, 2022
As the world moves towards zero CO2 emissions, it has become imperative to consider alternatives to SF6 – the most popular gas insulating medium used in high-voltage electrical equipment, which unfortunately Read more
World’s first collaboration to replace SF6 from existing HV equipment
- Dec 17, 2021
National Grid, a leading grid operator in UK and USA, has partnered with Hitachi Energy in a pilot project to replace SF6 with a greener alternative. The pilot project will be conducted at the Richborough substation in Kent. This Read more
Siemens Energy plans new facility for vacuum interrupters at Berlin
- Nov 23, 2021
Siemens Energy is investing over 60 million Euros in a new production facility in its plant at Berlin, the capital city of Germany. In the future, vacuum interrupters will be manufactured in the company’s switchgear plant in 6,200 sqm Read more
Global power T&D leaders issue joint statement on climate-neutral power grids
- Nov 12, 2021
Leading power T&D equipment makers including Siemens, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric, among others, have issued a joint statement on moving towards power T&D equipment that is free of fluorinated gases, with the ultimate aim of achieving sustainable, climate-neutral power Read more