SF6
Supplied by Siemens, world’s first F-gas-free circuit-breaker panel goes into operation
- Nov 10, 2021
In cooperation with Siemens Smart Infrastructure, E.ON subsidiary Westnetz, one of Germany's largest distribution grid operators, has expanded its Bekond substation in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate with a fluorine gas-free NXPLUS C 24 circuit-breaker panel. It is Read more
Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Electric to jointly develop 245kV breaker with air insulation
- Jun 8, 2021
Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Electric have signed an MoU to conduct a feasibility study on the joint development of high-voltage switching solutions with zero global-warming potential (GWP) that substitute greenhouse gases with clean air for insulation. The MoU was Read more
Siemens Energy seals Europe’s largest order for SF6-free GIS
- Apr 27, 2021
Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract to deliver ten bays of 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 Read more
Global giants GE and Hitachi ABB Power Grids join hands towards SF6 mitigation
- Apr 21, 2021
GE Grid Solutions and Hitachi ABB Power Grids Ltd have announced a non-exclusive, cross-licensing agreement related to the use of an alternative gas to SF6 used in high-voltage equipment. This alternative, a fluoronitrile-based gas mixture, has a significantly reduced Read more
Siemens introduces fluorinated gas-free RMU for up to 24kV
- Apr 8, 2021
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has introduced the 8DJH 24 switchgear, a ring main unit (RMU) for line voltages up to 24kV, completely free of fluorinated gases. This medium-voltage switchgear for secondary electrical distribution has the same compact dimensions as the Read more
Hybrid switchgear is an interesting emerging trend: Eaton
- Mar 17, 2020
Eaton had on display SF6-free 11kV switchgear that is innovative in its design and was displayed at the forefront during ELECRAMA 2020. In this backdrop, T&D India caught up with Ripunjay Read more
Siemens to co-develop world’s first 170kV SF6-free GIS
- Sep 3, 2018
Siemens and Iljin Electric, a Korean manufacturer of electrical systems and gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), have signed an agreement to develop an SF6-free GIS for the 170kV voltage level. The technology has already been developed by Siemens for applications Read more
Siemens launches SF6-free MV switchgear
- Apr 21, 2018
Siemens has introduced a medium-voltage switchgear, the 8DAB 12, that does not require sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) as the insulating gas. The system uses clean air consisting only of the natural constituents of ambient air as the insulating gas. Read more