Nuventura joins Lucy Electric to accelerate global adoption of SF₆-free primary switchgear

Nuventura GmbH, a pioneer in SF₆-free medium-voltage switchgear, today announced that it has joined Lucy Electric, following parent company Lucy Group’s acquisition of 100% of its shares.

Since its founding in 2017, Nuventura has been at the forefront of developing sustainable alternatives to SF₆-based switchgear. The company introduced the world’s first 36 kV dry-air Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), followed by a 24 kV solution, enabling utilities and industrial users to adopt environmentally friendly technology without compromising on performance, footprint, or reliability.

This milestone marks a significant step in scaling the adoption of SF₆-free primary switchgear at a time when the industry is undergoing rapid transformation. With the EU F-gas regulation banning SF₆ in new medium-voltage switchgear from 2026 (up to 24 kV) and extending to higher voltages by 2030, demand for proven, compliant alternatives is accelerating across Europe and beyond.

By joining Lucy Electric, Nuventura gains access to a strong global footprint, established customer relationships, and industrial scale — enabling faster deployment of its technology across utilities, renewable energy projects, and industrial applications worldwide.

Nuventura’s patented dry-air GIS technology is specifically engineered for SF₆-free operation, including an optimized circuit breaker and three-position disconnector design. The system delivers the key advantages of conventional GIS — compactness, safety, and low maintenance — while eliminating the environmental impact associated with fluorinated gases.

Manjunath Ramesh, Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer of Nuventura, said:
“The switchgear market is undergoing the most fundamental technology shift for decades. Becoming part of Lucy Electric marks the next chapter in our growth and will enable us to scale up and offer a broader range of high-quality, environmentally friendly solutions to suit a host of industry applications across the globe.”

John Griffiths, Lucy Electric CEO, added:
“I’m pleased to share that we’ve completed the acquisition of Nuventura GmbH in Germany, a highly innovative business specializing in SF₆-free switchgear for the electric energy sector. This enables market entry into the primary switchgear space and doing so with technology that directly supports the transition to cleaner, lower-carbon power networks.”

The combined offering will strengthen the position of both companies in supporting the energy transition, addressing the key drivers of decentralization, decarbonization, and digitalization shaping modern power systems.

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*Van Lanschot Kempen acted professionally as Sole Financial Adviser to Nuventura in this transaction.

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Editors’ notes

About Nuventura

Nuventura GmbH is an innovator in SF₆-free Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) for 24 kV and 36 kV medium-voltage applications.

Founded with the mission to eliminate SF₆ from electrical power distribution, Nuventura combines switchgear expertise with breakthrough sustainable technologies. Their pioneering approach as SF₆-free switchgear manufacturers delivers environmental responsibility without compromising on operational performance, facilitating the global transformation towards climate-friendly power infrastructure.

By choosing environmentally friendly gas-insulated switchgear, utilities, renewable energy developers, and industrial operators contribute to global climate goals while ensuring reliable, maintenance-free power distribution for decades to come.

More information: https://www.nuventura.com/

About Lucy Group

Lucy Group Ltd is an international group that makes infrastructure for a sustainable future.

The Group’s electric business units - Lucy Electric and Lucy Controls – deliver switchgear, EV charging equipment, street lighting, smart city infrastructure, and electrical safety solutions to support resilient and sustainable networks.

The real estate business unit supports sustainable living through responsible property development and investment.

Over 2,000 people are employed across Lucy Group’s business units, on six continents. With manufacturing operations in the UK, Middle East, India, Asia-Pacific and South America, the Group’s businesses offer customers a range of standard and bespoke products, backed by installation and maintenance services.

More information: https://www.lucygroup.com