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Hitachi Energy's EconiQ Technology Helps to Accelerate Sustainability Energy Goals in Denmark

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Hitachi Energy and Energinet have been collaborating since the successful installation of 420-kilovolt (kV) compact gas- insulated switchgear (GIS) for Revsing substation in 2013.

Key Points: 
  • Hitachi Energy and Energinet have been collaborating since the successful installation of 420-kilovolt (kV) compact gas- insulated switchgear (GIS) for Revsing substation in 2013.
  • In addition to the EconiQ solution, Hitachi Energy will also deliver its highly reliable 420 kV GIS, a technology pioneered by Hitachi Energy which can be installed in confined spaces and can operate in extreme environmental conditions.
  • Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
  • Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

15 CON EDISON RESEARCHERS WIN AWARDS FOR RELIABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

NEW YORK, April 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifteen Con Edison employees have won coveted industry awards for findings that will help energy companies maintain reliable service for customers and protect the environment.

Key Points: 
  • "Their projects reflect our company's goal of maintaining our industry-leading reliability while innovating to ensure a clean energy future."
  • The Con Edison researchers worked with EPRI on four projects.
  • The largest group of Con Edison winners invented a method to quickly seal leaks of sulfur hexafluoride, a greenhouse gas known as SF6.
  • In addition, four engineers won awards for a project that improves the security of substations.

GE Unveils World’s 1st 420 kV SF6-free g3 Circuit-Breaker for Gas-Insulated Substations

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

In a historical milestone for the power industry, GE Renewable Energys Grid Solutions (NYSE-GE) unveiled the worlds first 420 kV, 63 kA g gas-insulated substation (GIS) circuit-breaker prototype.

Key Points: 
  • In a historical milestone for the power industry, GE Renewable Energys Grid Solutions (NYSE-GE) unveiled the worlds first 420 kV, 63 kA g gas-insulated substation (GIS) circuit-breaker prototype.
  • GEs 420 kV fully g3 gas-insulated substation (GIS), which includes the g3 circuit-breaker, is expected to be commercially available in 2023.
  • The development of GEs 420 kV g3 circuit-breaker is a historical milestone for the power industry as it will allow utilities to accelerate the decarbonization of their electrical grids.
  • Until today, there was no viable alternative to SF6 for GIS at the 420 kV level, the highest voltage level in Europe.

Siemens Energy and National Grid Team Up to Eliminate SF6 Gases in Cutting-Edge Substation Upgrade

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

In line with shared commitments to decarbonize, National Grid and Siemens Energy are teaming up to undertake a cutting-edge upgrade of a National Grid substation using Siemens Energy designed fluorinated gas free Blue circuit breakers with clean air insulation and vacuum switching technology.

Key Points: 
  • In line with shared commitments to decarbonize, National Grid and Siemens Energy are teaming up to undertake a cutting-edge upgrade of a National Grid substation using Siemens Energy designed fluorinated gas free Blue circuit breakers with clean air insulation and vacuum switching technology.
  • It will be the first Siemens Energy Blue circuit breaker installation in National Grids U.S. electricity network.
  • A majority stake in the listed company Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies.
  • Siemens Energy employs around 91,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of 28.5 billion in fiscal year 2021. www.siemens-energy.com .

The Gas Insulated Transformer Market Will Grow to USD 3,054 Million by 2027, at a CAGR of 4.75% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 18, 2022

The "Gas Insulated Transformer Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Gas Insulated Transformer Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global gas insulated transformer market is valued at USD 2279 million in 2020, and it is anticipated to reach USD 3054 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 4.75% during 2022-2027.
  • During 2020, the demand for gas insulated transformers slightly falls due to the decrease in global electricity consumption.
  • Therefore, owing to the above points, the Asia-Pacific is expected to dominate the gas insulated transformer market during the forecast period.

Global Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) Market Research Report 2022: Growing Demand for Electronics Products and Subsequent Rise in Electronic Production Activities Enhances Need for SF6 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The "Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Growth in the global market is set to be driven by increased demand for SF6 as the dielectric medium for electronic and electrical appliances.
  • SF6 market is majorly propelled by SF6's increased usage in GIS or gas insulated substation equipment created to contain gas using sealed pressure systems.
  • This segment currently accounts for a 9.3% share of the global Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) market.

Schneider Electric Introduces Infrastructure of the Future

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Infrastructure of the Future is a powerful holistic approach to power tomorrow's businesses and economies while tackling the challenges of ongoing global urbanization and the causes and impacts of climate change.

Key Points: 
  • Infrastructure of the Future is a powerful holistic approach to power tomorrow's businesses and economies while tackling the challenges of ongoing global urbanization and the causes and impacts of climate change.
  • "In a time of climate change, intensifying natural disasters and rapid urbanization, infrastructure systems are under immense pressure to deliver resilient and reliable services.
  • The rising number of extreme weather events around the world is a leading cause of disruption to power, water and transport infrastructure.
  • Discover the newest perspectives shaping sustainability, electricity 4.0, and next generation automation on Schneider Electric Insights

Schneider Electric Introduces Infrastructure of the Future

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is introducing Infrastructure of the Future, an integrated solutions suite tailored to creating smart, green infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Infrastructure of the Future is a powerful holistic approach to power tomorrow's businesses and economies while tackling the challenges of ongoing global urbanization and the causes and impacts of climate change.
  • "In a time of climate change, intensifying natural disasters and rapid urbanization, infrastructure systems are under immense pressure to deliver resilient and reliable services.
  • The rising number of extreme weather events around the world is a leading cause of disruption to power, water and transport infrastructure.
  • ETAP Train Power Simulation - eTraX:validated, user-friendly and flexible software tools for designing, analyzing and managing AC and DC railway infrastructure by ETAP (part of Schneider agnostic software portfolio).

Schneider Electric Introduces Infrastructure of the Future

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, Jan. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is introducing Infrastructure of the Future, an integrated solutions suite tailored to creating smart, green infrastructure.

Key Points: 
  • Infrastructure of the Future is a powerful holistic approach to power tomorrow's businesses and economies while tackling the challenges of ongoing global urbanization and the causes and impacts of climate change.
  • "In a time of climate change, intensifying natural disasters and rapid urbanization, infrastructure systems are under immense pressure to deliver resilient and reliable services.
  • The rising number of extreme weather events around the world is a leading cause of disruption to power, water and transport infrastructure.
  • ETAP Train Power Simulation - eTraX:validated, user-friendly and flexible software tools for designing, analyzing and managing AC and DC railway infrastructure by ETAP (part of Schneider agnostic software portfolio).

Hitachi Energy Partners with National Grid on World's First Replacement of SF6 in Existing High-voltage Equipment

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Friday, December 10, 2021

In this pioneering project, National Grid has replaced SF6 from 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated lines installed in 2016, eliminating 755 kilograms of SF6.

Key Points: 
  • In this pioneering project, National Grid has replaced SF6 from 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated lines installed in 2016, eliminating 755 kilograms of SF6.
  • Hitachi Energy is continuously reducing the use of SF6, improving its lifecycle management, and accelerating the development of eco- efficient products.
  • "We have a responsibility to help our customers like National Grid to accelerate the energy transition," said Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of High Voltage Products business in Hitachi Energy.
  • Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.