Progress: What has been deployed so far?

Schneider Electric is working with multiple customers across in the EU zone to deploy SF6-free medium-voltage switchgear pilot installations. These range from SF6-free secondary AIS and GIS to primary distribution equipment.
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Results: What have customers reported?

The initial feedback and results from customers indicate high level of satisfaction with the SF6-free MV solution. The transparency of the green design coupled with the uncompromised performance and reliability answer their need to curb their environmental footprint while boosting operational uptime.
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  • 2022-07-19T09:14:44.000

    Energy Mastering Awards 2022: Gold for SM AirSeT

    Schneider Electric receives Energy Efficient Solution of the Year recognition. In the category ‘Energy Efficient & Saving Products, Technologies, and Services’ Schneider Electric won GOLD award for green and digital AirSeT medium voltage switchgear. 

    2022

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  • 2022-05-31T09:14:44.000

    Hannover Fair 2022: New AirSeT range

    The new GM AirSeT is the green and digital primary MV GIS for electrical networks and demanding applications in industrial buildings and critical infrastructure. 

    2022

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  • 2022-05-29T09:14:44.000

    SF6 countdown: EU proposes new F-gas policy

    European Union proposes to strengthen climate action by updating F-gas policy that covers SF6 greenhouse gas use in switchgear. 

    2022

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  • 2022-02-24T09:14:44.560

    Enedis launches RM AirSeT for new-generation substations

    The project involves RM AirSeT, SF₆-free RMU, a new generation of MV/LV substation equipment as an alternative to the use of SF₆ (sulfur hexafluoride) gas.

    2022

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  • 2021-11-05T11:13:33.000

    Firm commitment to innovate for a net-zero future free of fluorinated gases

    Schneider Electric, along with eight other leading electrical transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment manufacturers, commit to innovate beyond the use of F-gases.

    2021

  • 2021-10-12T13:02:38.000

    SM AirSeT to power EV infrastructure for 1200 e-buses in Milan

    The green SM AirSeT™ MV switchgear, powered by pure air and digital, is now at the heart of Milan depots’ charging infrastructure for its bus fleet, to be 100% electric by 2030.

    2021

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  • 2021-04-12T13:36:33.669

    Green and digital: pure-air SM AirSeT available NOW

    Award-winning green and digital SF6-free SM AirSeT switchgear makes commercial debut. New medium-voltage range uses pure air and vacuum interruption technology, completely avoiding greenhouse gases while delivering uncompromised benefits of the former SF6 technology.

    2021

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  • 2021-01-15T16:07:30.000

    enerTIC Awards: SF6-free project with E.ON

    The objective of SF6-free project with E.ON was to create a smarter and more sustainable energy distribution network without greenhouse gases. This innovation has been awarded in the Smart Grid category of enerTIC Awards.

    2021

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  • 2020-10-15T16:07:30.138

    ICEF

    Schneider Electric received recognition for its new SM AirSeT medium-voltage switchgear using pure air instead of the industry-standard SF<sub>6</sub> greenhouse gas commonly used for grid and industrial electrical installations

    2020

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  • 2020-07-15T14:24:15.775

    Breakthrough SF6-Free Technology Awarded by Hannover Messe

    Schneider Electric’s new SM AirSeT has won Hannover Messe’s Industrial Energy Efficiency Award. The promising medium voltage innovation is expected to usher in a transition to green switching technologies.

    2020

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  • 2019-11-12T11:51:01

    EEC Engie opts for SF6-free

    EEC Engie picks a green solution to help power its electrical network in the tropical island.

    2019

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  • 2019-11-12T11:51:01

    GreenAlp becomes SF6-free for future

    GreenAlp becomes the first French distribution network operator to pilot the new SF6-free technology, powered by air and digital.

    2019

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  • 2019-11-12T11:51:01

    SF6-free MV makes a point

    Our SF6-free medium-voltage switchgear is to demonstrate the robustness and technical feasibility of the new technology under EU’s LIFE Program, a funding instrument for the environment and climate action.

    2019

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  • 2019-07-01T11:51:01

    New MV SF6-free technology

    We’ve combined breakthrough SF6-free technology for sustainability and safety with digital features delivering powerful benefits of data for grid and commercial applications in medium voltage switchgear.

    2019

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Actions: SF6-free MV technology coming to life

SM AirSeT is a green range of secondary distribution modular air-insulated switchgear up to 24kV for the commercial and industrial building sector and utilities.

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