{"id":35641,"date":"2021-12-09T08:15:06","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T08:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pr.asianetpakistan.com\/?p=83843"},"modified":"2021-12-09T08:15:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T08:15:06","slug":"hitachi-energy-partners-with-national-grid-on-worlds-first-replacement-of-sf6-in-existing-high-voltage-equipment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timessouthafrica.com\/hitachi-energy-partners-with-national-grid-on-worlds-first-replacement-of-sf6-in-existing-high-voltage-equipment\/","title":{"rendered":"Hitachi Energy partners with National Grid on world\u2019s first replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The innovation called EconiQ\u2122 retrofill uses eco-efficient gas mixture to support National Grid in achieving their sustainability targets<\/h4>\n

Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hitachi Energy and National Grid have successfully energized a pilot project replacing SF6 in installed high-voltage gas-insulated lines with an eco-efficient fluoronitrile based gas mixture. This retrofill solution, in Richborough, UK is part of Hitachi Energy\u2019s EconiQTM<\/a> portfolio which is designed to deliver a superior environmental performance compared to conventional solutions.<\/p>\n

As one of the world\u2019s largest investor-owned transmission and distribution utilities, National Grid has the ambition to remove all SF6 from its fleet by 2050. In this pioneering project, National Grid has replaced SF6 from 420-kilovolt (kV) gas-insulated lines installed in 2016, eliminating 755 kilograms of SF6. This is equivalent to taking approximately 100 passenger cars1 off the road.<\/p>\n

For decades, SF6 has been used in the electrical industry due to its excellent insulation and current interruption properties. However, it has a high Global Warming Potential (GWP) and requires careful handling. Hitachi Energy is continuously reducing the use of SF6, improving its lifecycle management, and accelerating the development of eco-efficient products.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a responsibility to help our customers like National Grid to accelerate the energy transition,\u201d said Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of High Voltage Products business in Hitachi Energy. \u201cInnovative EconiQ retrofill technology for installed gas-insulated lines along with the new EconiQ switchgear and breakers portfolio will enable our customers and the industry as a whole to reduce carbon footprint and rapidly transition to eco-efficient solutions.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cClimate change is the greatest challenge of our time and this new transformational green technology will help achieve wide-scale decarbonisation on our electricity transmission network. The retrofill solution replaces SF6, cutting emissions and network outages at the same time as saving costs by avoiding the need to spend on costly replacement equipment\u201d, said Chris Bennett, Acting President of National Grid. \u201cWe are proud to be working with Hitachi Energy, and to demonstrate a practical solution to a significant issue in the energy industry\u2019s transition to net zero.\u201d<\/p>\n

EconiQ\u00a0is Hitachi\u00a0Energy\u2019s\u00a0eco-efficient portfolio for sustainability, where products, services and solutions are proven to deliver exceptional environmental performance. Recently,\u00a0the company\u00a0announced the\u00a0acceleration of its development of eco-efficient solutions, outlining\u00a0its extensive EconiQ roadmap<\/a> of switchgear and breakers in various voltage levels. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.<\/p>\n

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  1. Retrofill is the process of replacing\u00a0SF6 in an existing equipment with a new\u00a0eco-efficient gas mixture\u00a0to improve the\u00a0environmental\u00a0and life-cycle performance of the equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    About Hitachi Energy<\/p>\n

    Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are\u00a0advancing\u00a0the world\u2019s energy system to become more\u00a0sustainable, flexible and secure\u00a0whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.\u00a0Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD.<\/p>\n

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