#GIS

The UK-based Lucy Group has completed a 100% share acquisition of Berlin-based Nuventura to dominate the primary SF6-free switchgear market.

Hitachi Energy marks a global milestone with the deployment of its EconiQ technology at the 550 kV level, eliminating SF6 across the entire switchgear installation.

EconiQ® 550 kV gas-insulated switchgear has been completed for State Grid China, advancing high-voltage networks toward low-carbon operation.

The new GIS substation boosts Madinah grid capacity, supports 3.6 GW IPP integration, and advances Saudi Arabia’s energy transition.

City energises $7 M 132/11 kV GIS facility, replacing ageing infrastructure and reinforcing electricity supply to the Durban city centre.

The project strengthens four-province AC backbone to boost power transfers and grid resilience across Central China.

The donation aims to enhance hands-on training and bridge academia–industry gap.

The Sekelduin substation is Africa’s first fully digital substation, which will boost grid reliability and future-proof the Erongo region.

Indian firm Mehru Electrical & Mechanical Engineers has signed a co-development agreement with Hyosung T&D India for GIS instrument transformer technology.

Contract covers 14 units of 145 kV gas-insulated switchgear using SF₆-free alternatives, marking a step forward for sustainable grid technology in Europe.

New compact GIS technology offers safety, reliability, and flexibility for utilities, data centres, and infrastructure projects across North America.

Siemens Energy and ELSEWEDY ELECTRIC PSP deploy SF₆-free Blue GIS at Jeddah substation, cutting emissions by over 6,100 t of CO₂e.

New GIS substation in Parañaque supports key business hubs and improves energy reliability in southern Metro Manila.

As gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) ages, end users face increasing challenges related to maintenance, expertise, and spare parts availability.

The new ARC feature in Qualitrol’s Gen3 UHF PD System enables rapid fault isolation, reducing downtime and boosting GIS reliability.

Hitachi Energy delivers world’s first 550 kV SF6-free GIS to China’s State Grid, advancing eco-efficient power systems and carbon neutrality goals.

Vivek Yadav highlights how advanced switchgear can cut $1.6 B (₹14,000 crore) in costs and drive India’s clean energy shift amid surging power demand.

The project aims to modernise power distribution in West Bengal and Jharkhand, enhancing reliability, efficiency, and 24/7 service.

The Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited’s 220 KV gas-insulated substation (GIS) in the city of Ludhiana at Focal Point is set to be commissioned by end of February.

As utilities formulate strategies to move quickly to meet that demand, the speed-to-market advantages of gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substations are worth considering.

Hyosung to ink contract with Iceland’s state-owned power company worth US$16 million, the largest single order for gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) in Europe.

Hitachi Energy has launched a new technology which could help tackle sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) emissions, 80% of which come from the power sector.

Will these megatrends create a shortage in Medium Voltage Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Solid Insulated Switchgear (SIS)?

Market players must adapt to evolving trends and regulatory changes by investing in advanced technologies.