SM AirSeT uses pure air and Shunt Vacuum Interruption (SVI)™ instead of SF6 gas and allows users to take full advantage of digital features to unlock the value of data. The new offer is an environmentally superior continuation of Schneider Electric’s SM6. This new green and digital switchgear is designed for secondary electrical distribution markets and will initially launch in several geographies in Asia and in Europe. The combination of SVI and pure air insulation enables the avoidance of SF6 while maintaining the advantages of the compact physical footprint. It offers a comprehensive suite of functionalities, including the SF6-free switch-fuse, which is often the preferred solution for building installations. It also retains the trusted operating mode of traditional SF6-based equipment. The company has reported successful pilot projects of its new SF6-free medium voltage switchgear at numerous electric utilities, including E.ON in Sweden, GreenAlp in France, and EEC Engie in New Caledonia, with more being energized on a regular basis, including in private power networks for commercial and industrial applications.
Digital Switchgear — Schneider Electric
