Germany: Schneider Electric and E.ON have signed a long-term framework agreement to supply SF6-free medium-voltage (MV) switchgear, marking a major step in building Europe’s next-generation energy grids.
The partnership builds on more than 20 years of collaboration between the two companies and reflects a shared ambition to make power infrastructure sustainable, digital, and efficient. Schneider Electric will deliver its GM-AirSeT primary switchgear panels and RM-AirSeT secondary switchgear panels (Ring Main Units, RMUs) annually, covering a significant portion of E.ON’s MV needs.
“In order to actively shape the green transformation in Germany, we are investing massively in a future-proof energy infrastructure. This long-term contract secures access to SF6-free technologies, supports standardisation and enables a cost-efficient implementation of the energy transition,” said Lisbeth Buschkühl, Chief Procurement Officer of E.ON SE.
Prior to the signing, a pilot project at E.ON subsidiary Westnetz tested Schneider’s SF6-free gas-insulated primary switchgear, confirming its suitability for large-scale deployment.
“This agreement with E.ON is a powerful example of accelerating the shift to more sustainable, digital energy infrastructure,” said Melton Chang, Executive Vice President of Power Systems at Schneider Electric.
Schneider Electric has spent the past 15 years developing a complete SF6-free MV portfolio, with factories in Regensburg (Germany) and Hungary’s Duna Smart Factory driving production. The agreement underlines E.ON’s strategy to standardise advanced equipment across its German grid companies while supporting Europe’s broader energy transition goals.
Source: Energy Industry Review
