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World’s first SF6-free 420 kV gas-insulated

switchgear connection

itachi Energy has announced it will provide the world’s of the power asset. The entire project will be completed in 2026.
first sulphur-hexafluoride-free (SF6) 420 kV gas-insulated In this project, Hitachi Energy will install three bays of
Hswitchgear (GIS) technology and a state-of-the-art EconiQ 420 kV GIS to enable the transmission of large amounts
modular prefabricated grid connection solution at a key node of electricity over long distances while eliminating significant
at TenneT’s power grid in Germany, supporting the leading volumes of SF6. This eco-efficient innovation remains similar in
European grid operator to achieve its carbon neutrality goals. size while being 100 percent as reliable as the conventional GIS
This project covers a major grid connection upgrade that solution based on SF6. This installation will effectively avoid the
extends the operating life of existing power assets, to ensure addition of nearly 2300 kg of SF6, equivalent to removing the CO 2
the longevity and continued efficiency of the existing power emissions of around 1150 passenger vehicles per year.
infrastructure. The global technology leader will deliver “We are proud to collaborate with TenneT in their efforts
innovative EconiQ™ 420 kV GIS which uses a game-changing to accelerate the energy transition and strengthen the power
technology that eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable infrastructure in Germany,” said Claudio Facchin, Chief Executive
solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. Officer of Hitachi Energy. “At Hitachi Energy, we are championing
TenneT is a major transmission system operator in the the urgency of the energy transition through innovation and
Netherlands and Germany, supplying power to some 42 million collaboration. Through our modular prefabricated grid connections
homes and businesses in both countries. The company aims to and EconiQ high-voltage switchgear technology, we are supporting
be a driving force behind the energy transition by investing in our customers to reduce their carbon footprint and enabling a
eco-efficient technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system.”
As a transmission system operator, TenneT is a key player on the EconiQ is Hitachi Energy’s eco-efficient portfolio for
historic path to a safe, reliable and carbon-free energy system. sustainability, where products, services and solutions are proven
To support TenneT on its transition to SF6-free solutions, to deliver exceptional environmental performance. Hitachi
Hitachi Energy will contribute pioneering technologies, system Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its purpose and is
integration capabilities, engineering expertise and extensive advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
experience with local grid code requirements, to strengthen
the grid connection at the 220 MW Erzhausen pumped Contact Lerato Nkosi, Hitachi Energy, Phone 063 699 2573,
storage power plant near Hanover. This project uses Building lerato.nkosi@hitachienergy.com
Information Modelling, a consolidated and collaborative digital https://www.hitachienergy.com
working method that allows decision-based 3D modelling and https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachienergy
improves facility management via a digital twin for the life cycle https://twitter.com/HitachiEnergy

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