Hitachi Energy’s technology powers TenneT’s substation
The technology will enable a reliable electricity supply in the town of Maasbracht and remove sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas.
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The Netherlands, Maasbracht: Hitachi Energy will supply its 380 kV EconiQ™ gas-insulated lines (GIL) to upgrade TenneT’s legacy substation in Maasbracht, a small in southeastern Netherlands. The technology will enable a reliable electricity supply in the town and remove sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) gas, considerably reducing carbon emissions.
The Maasbracht substation has been in operation for several decades and is the main connector between the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. It is a critical component of the country’s energy infrastructure and Hitachi Energy’s technology aims to modernize it by delivering over 7 km of EconiQ GIL, using a technology that eliminates polluting SF6 gas and can reduce carbon footprint throughout its life cycle. Hitachi Energy says that with EconiQ GIL, TenneT can avoid the addition of over 70000 kilograms of SF6 into the transmission network, the equivalent of removing the annual CO2 emissions of 826000 cars.
“This project is an important investment in the energy infrastructure in the region. Hitachi Energy shares our commitment to innovation and sustainability,” Frank Wester, Associate Director, Grid Field Operations Netherlands, TenneT, said.
“We are excited to partner with TenneT on this important project. Our EconiQ technology is designed to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector while also minimizing its environmental impact. We are confident that this project will deliver significant benefits to TenneT, the environment, and society,” Christian Ohler, Head of Global Product Group Switchgear, Hitachi Energy, commented.
Source: Hitachi Energy
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