Pioneering Sustainable Power: NOJA Power’s SF6-Free Switchgear
Amid growing concerns about its environmental impact, utilities worldwide are seeking to eliminate sulphur hexafluoride gas from their switchgear.
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Utilities worldwide are increasingly moving away from using sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas in switchgear due to its potential environmental impact as a greenhouse gas. The European Union’s Green Deal, which aims to phase out fluorinated greenhouse gases, has recommended eliminating SF6 in new switchgear by 2031. In response, many utilities are adopting more sustainable practices by transitioning to SF6-free switchgear.
Australian manufacturer NOJA Power is at the forefront of this shift, enhancing its manufacturing capacity to meet the rising demand for environmentally friendly switchgear. The company has introduced the NOJA Power VISI-SWITCH®, a solid dielectric insulated load break switch that eliminates the need for SF6 gas. This innovative product features visible isolation, enhancing safety by allowing operators to confirm the point of isolation before conducting linework.
NOJA Power’s expertise in solid dielectric insulation, developed through its OSM Recloser product, has been applied to the VISI-SWITCH. This switch consists of an enclosed air-break isolator and a vacuum interrupter, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional SF6 gas-insulated switchgear. The vacuum interrupter handles all electrical operations, while the isolator ensures necessary insulation standards are met.
Source: Energy Magazine
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