High-voltage switchgear 8VN1 Blue GIS

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In the battle against climate change, renewable energy sources alone will not be enough to enable the energy industry to reach net zero. It’s essential that we achieve Zero Global Warming Potential (GWP) in the transmission of power as well as in its generation. That means the elimination of climate-hostile fluorinated gases (F-gases) from electrical switchgear – especially SF6. Recent EU legislation has restricted the use of these gases and allows only GWP < 1 solutions if available. More environmentally-friendly products are the way forward, and with this in mind, Siemens Energy has developed the Blue portfolio: innovative solutions which use Zero greenhouse gases of any kind, and which have Zero harmful impact on the environment. Solutions such as our 8VN1 Blue GIS . Zero SF6 – just clean air The 8VN1 uses clean air insulation and vacuum switching technology for voltages up to 145 kV. The technology is well proven; we have over 40 years of experience in vacuum switching technology, with high-voltage applications being developed since 2012. Clean air is sustainable, non-toxic and the only way to achieve Zero GWP. Consisting of 80% nitrogen and 20% oxygen, cleaned and free of humidity, it can be released into the atmosphere with Zero harmful effects to people or the environment. Zero special training is needed to transport, handle or operate the clean air GIS. Zero maintenance of the interrupter unit is required since it is sealed for life. And there are Zero costs involved in disposing of the clean air at the end of the product’s life.