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The event dedicated to the two forces reshaping grid infrastructure: digitalisation and the elimination of SF₆. The FGH Akademie workshop brings together grid operators, asset managers and technology providers to exchange operational experience, explore available solutions and discuss what the switchgear of tomorrow looks like in practice.
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Date: 9–10 June 2026
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Nuventura joins Lucy Electric to accelerate global adoption of SF₆-free primary switchgear
• Strategic step to scale deployment of primary SF₆-free GIS globally
• Builds on Nuventura’s pioneering dry-air GIS technology up to 36 kV
• Positions the combined business to lead the transition driven by EU F-gas regulation and global decarbonization efforts
The Evolution of MV Switchgear: From Oil → AIS → SF₆ → SF₆-Free GIS
How safety, reliability, space constraints, and sustainability have shaped medium-voltage switchgear design
The Carbon Footprint of SF₆ vs SF₆-Free Switchgear
Why insulation choice in medium-voltage switchgear has a disproportionate impact on grid emissions.
Nuventura joins Lucy Electric to accelerate global adoption of SF₆-free primary switchgear
• Strategic step to scale deployment of primary SF₆-free GIS globally
• Builds on Nuventura’s pioneering dry-air GIS technology up to 36 kV
• Positions the combined business to lead the transition driven by EU F-gas regulation and global decarbonization efforts
The Evolution of MV Switchgear: From Oil → AIS → SF₆ → SF₆-Free GIS
How safety, reliability, space constraints, and sustainability have shaped medium-voltage switchgear design
The Carbon Footprint of SF₆ vs SF₆-Free Switchgear
Why insulation choice in medium-voltage switchgear has a disproportionate impact on grid emissions.
What Utilities Must Consider in Tender Specifications for SF₆-Free GIS
This article provides a structured overview of what utilities should consider when specifying SF₆-free GIS, helping buyers avoid ambiguity, minimize risk, and ensure long-term grid compatibility.
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How Switchgear Type-Testing Works – The IEC 62271-200 Journey
Understanding how MV switchgear proves safety, reliability, and performance — and why type-testing matters more than ever in the transition to SF₆-free technology.
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Partial Discharge in MV Switchgear — Causes, Detection, and Prevention
Understanding PD is key to preventing failures, extending asset life, and ensuring safe, reliable MV grid operation.
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Design Considerations for Primary vs Secondary GIS
How Requirements, Architecture, and Performance Differ — And What This Means for SF₆-Free Switchgear
Internal Arc Classification Explained (IAC AFLR, 16/25/31.5 kA Basics)
Why Internal Arc Safety Is Essential in Modern Medium-Voltage Switchgear – and How SF₆-Free GIS Meets These Requirements
Environmental Advantages and Potential Carbon Credits to SF6-free Switchgear in the Indian Context
SF₆ remains widely used in MV switchgear — but with a global warming potential ~24,300× higher than CO₂ and a 3,000-year lifetime, even small leaks create major long-term emissions. In this paper, Amol Patharkar, Cassidy Kuiper, Probal Sarkar, and Lucas Zaehringer highlight the case for SF₆-free (dry-air) switchgear. Using India as an example, they estimate ~160 t of SF₆ already installed in MV networks, equal to ~3.9 million tCO₂e — with emissions set to rise alongside grid expansion if conventional GIS persists. SF₆-free alternatives can eliminate these direct emissions while offering comparable performance — and may even unlock carbon-credit and ESG value as carbon markets evolve.
Explanation of the relay protection functions required in MV grids
Every part of an electrical grid must be protected from faults such as short circuits, overloads, or insulation breakdowns. Protection relays act as the grid’s nervous system — constantly monitoring electrical signals and commanding circuit breakers to isolate faults before they cause widespread outages or damage. This article gives an overview of the key protection functions.
AIS vs GIS — Combining the Best of Both Worlds with SF₆-Free Technology
For decades, utilities and industries have relied on two main types of medium-voltage (MV) switchgear: Air-Insulated Switchgear (AIS)and Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS). Each technology offers unique advantages — and trade-offs. At Nuventura, we believe the future doesn’t belong exclusively to one or the other. It lies in combining the strengths of both, enabled by our SF₆-free dry-air insulation technology.
Why Voltage Levels Matter in Medium-Voltage Grids
In medium-voltage (MV) power distribution, voltage level defines everything — from how efficiently electricity travels through the grid, to how equipment is designed, rated, and operated.
Protection Relays – The Intelligence Behind Medium-Voltage Switchgear
In every medium-voltage (MV) primary substation, protection and control systems play a crucial role in ensuring grid safety and reliability. While circuit breakers and disconnectors handle the flow of electrical power, it’s the protection relays that act as the system’s intelligence — constantly monitoring, analysing, and responding to the grid’s behaviour.
Raising the Bar for Switchgear Safety
In the medium-voltage (MV) grid, safety is non-negotiable. Every component inside a substation must protect not only the power supply, but also the people operating it. At Nuventura, we believe that moving towards SF₆-free switchgear should not just support the environment — it should also set a higher benchmark for safety.
Nuventura and Elgór and Hansen enter partnership to bring SF₆-free switchgear to Poland
Nuventura and Elgór and Hansen, a Polish a provider of technical solutions in the field of power supply systems, automation and control of machines and entire industrial facilities, have proudly announced the signing of a partnership agreement. This exciting collaboration will enable Elgór and Hansen to incorporate Nuventura's cutting-edge SF₆-free MV GIS into their switchgear offerings, thereby helping to advance Polish's energy transition.
Nuventura and WESCOSA join forces to bring F-Gas-free GIS to the Middle East
We’re thrilled to officially announce our partnership with WESCOSA (Wahah Electric Supply Company of Saudi Arabia Ltd.), a leading switchgear manufacturer based in Saudi Arabia.
CO7 and Nuventura announce partnership
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with CO7 Technologies Inc., a Montreal-based leader in energy solutions. Together, we are bringing Nuventura’s SF6-free Gas-Insulated Switchgear (GIS) technology to the Canadian and U.S. markets, advancing sustainability and innovation across North America’s energy sector.
Nuventura and PMS join forces for a greener future in power solutions
The energy industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, and Nuventura is excited to announce a partnership with PMS Group to advance sustainable power solutions. This collaboration unites Nuventura’s eco-friendly switchgear technology with PMS’s expertise in electrical engineering and automation to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that can meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly infrastructure in Austria and across Europe.
Introducing Nuventura’s ESG function and Cassidy Kuiper
As Nuventura continues to mature and expand its operations, we have recognised the importance of formally dedicating ourselves to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
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