The Role of F-Gases in High-Voltage Technologies
F-gases have been widely used due to their exceptional insulating and heat-dissipating properties.
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Hitachi Energy has a nuanced view of F-gases, recognizing both their benefits and drawbacks. On one hand, F-gases, particularly SF6, have been crucial for the reliable operation of electrical grids due to their extraordinary insulating and heat-dissipating properties. On the other hand, some F-gases are potent greenhouse gases with a severe impact on the climate.
Rebecka Forward, Product Material Compliance Manager at Hitachi Energy, emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of F-gases and their role in high-voltage technologies. She notes that while SF6 has been vital for the reliable operation of electrical grids, its role in global warming has sparked significant discussion and debate.
A rapid phase-out of F-gases is needed to achieve climate targets. Hitachi Energy is working towards a future where F-gases are no longer used in grids.
Source: Hitachi
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