Europe | May 7, 2021

Hitachi ABB Power Grids supports Iberdrola’s efforts towards carbon-neutrality

Spain, Murcia: The first eco-efficient EconiQTM high-voltage breakers in Spain will reduce carbon footprint and enable clean energy.

 

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Spain, Murcia: The first eco-efficient EconiQTM high-voltage breakers in Spain will reduce carbon footprint and enable clean energy.

Hitachi ABB Power Grids will install Spain’s first eco-efficient EconiQTM high-voltage breakers as part of a substation refurbishment in the southern region of Murcia. The EconiQ Live Tank Breaker (LTA) for 72.5 kV and 145 kV will help accelerate efforts to make the grid carbon-neutral while enabling the reliable operation of the Alhama de Murcia substation. The new installations will provide clean energy to support the sustainable agricultural development of the region.

Iberdrola is a global energy leader and one of the largest power utilities committed to ambitious climate targets. The Alhama de Murcia substation is Spain’s first installation of eco-efficient high voltage outdoor live tank breakers that will help Iberdrola reduce carbon emissions and make progress in the journey towards carbon-neutrality.

“Our aim is to be carbon-neutral by 2050,” said Ignacio S. Galan, Chairman and CEO of Iberdrola. “We understand clearly that climate change is a real problem, which is why we are approving a strategy to reduce our CO2 emissions.”

“We are proud to be working with Iberdrola to support its efforts towards carbon-neutrality,” said Markus Heimbach, Managing Director of the High Voltage Products business at Hitachi ABB Power Grids. “With a large number of EconiQ LTA installations worldwide, we are proud to be creating a sustainable energy future together with our customers.”

Hitachi ABB Power Grids has been deploying eco-efficient alternatives for high-voltage technology since 2010. The innovative EconiQ LTA uses carbon dioxide (CO2) as insulation gas mixture instead of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) and will reduce CO2 equivalent emissions throughout the total lifecycle.

 

Source: Hitachi ABB Power Grids