F-gas phase-out has been decided and is approaching fast

Credit to Author: Frederic Godemel| Date: Thu, 05 Oct 2023 12:31:35 +0000

The EU institutions have reached a compromise on the new policy proposal covering fluorinated greenhouse gases like SF6. What does it mean? The new regulation dictates a detailed timeline and conditions to move the electricity industry away from the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases like…

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3 ways eliminating F-gases, improving efficiency, and increasing DER integration can cut MV power grids’ carbon footprint

Credit to Author: Frederic Godemel| Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 13:07:27 +0000

The electricity industry is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. Here’s why going SF6-free is part of the solution. Around the globe both countries and companies are racing to decarbonize to reach urgent climate goals. While all industries must take a role in limiting…

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6 reasons smart grids need green, digital and more secure ring main units (RMU)

Credit to Author: Guest Blogger| Date: Thu, 19 May 2022 09:09:08 +0000

The original article was published on UtilityDive.com Globally, every industry is accelerating decarbonization initiatives. Buildings and factories are becoming more electrified by replacing fossil-fuel-based heating and processes. As more renewable… Read more »

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For Green Energy, it’s Time to Leave F-Gases Behind Us – and Fast

Credit to Author: Frederic Godemel| Date: Thu, 07 Apr 2022 03:17:55 +0000

The EU Commission announced its new policy proposal on fluorinated greenhouse gases like SF6. What’s it say? A new package from Brussels includes a proposal to move the electricity industry… Read more »

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Fighting the Climate Emergency with SF6-Free Medium Voltage Technology

Credit to Author: Frederic Godemel| Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:11:15 +0000

Imagine if we removed 100 million cars from the road. Eliminating those 10% of passenger vehicles would reduce CO2 emissions by a whopping 350 megatons per year. No doubt that… Read more »

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Break the Myth: Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6) in Medium Voltage Gas-Insulated Switchgear

Credit to Author: Shirley Xiao| Date: Fri, 11 May 2018 12:37:38 +0000

Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is a synthetic gas that is both recyclable and reusable. It was first produced in the early 20th century in a laboratory in Paris, and first patented… Read more »

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