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Lucy Electric debuts EcoTec, the UK’s first non-SF6 ring main unit

Lucy Electric has unveiled EcoTec, the first ring main unit (RMU) of its kind in the UK, designed for medium voltage networks without the use of SF6.

High-voltage switchgear market expected to exceed $30 billion in 2027

The global high-voltage switchgear market is expected to reach $30.34 in 2027, according to the latest forecasts from GlobalData.

Data centre substations: design from the ground up

Asa Whitfield, Managing Director of Whitfield Construction Services (WCS), explores what’s needed to deliver a successful data centre substation project.

How UK Power Networks minimised disruption during Leicester Square’s substation upgrade

UK Power Networks utilised innovative new construction techniques to minimise disruption at Leicester Square's substation upgrade.

OMICRON to discuss future of substation automation and digital substations at online event

OMICRON has announced plans for an online event where it will discuss the future of substation automation and digital substations. 

Northern Powergrid ditches SF6 gas in switchgear pilot with ABB

Northern Powergrid has begun testing new Medium Voltage switchgear on its network, that ditches the need for SF6 gas.

PFIFFNER Group to launch high voltage circuit breaker with innovative eco-compatible arc interruption method

PFIFFNER Group has announced a new, high voltage AIS circuit breaker for substations which uses SF6-free and F-gas free insulation media.

Schneider Electric launches second-generation Metalclad Distribution Substation range

Schneider Electric, the leader in energy management and automation, has launched the second-generation Metalclad Distribution Substation.

Michael Smith Switchgear to utilise Legrand’s Zucchini transformers and busbar

Products from Michael Smith Switchgears will soon utilise Legrand’s Zucchini transformers and busbar as part of a new partnership.

Global market for high-voltage switchgear set to swell to $28.8 billion by 2026

Demand for high-voltage switchgear is set to soar, with GlobalData estimating that the market will soon be worth $28.8 billion by 2026.

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