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Press Release24 June 2022Siemens AGErlangen
(Germany)
Liechtenstein chooses sustainable and future-proof Siemens power distribution
“In our environmentally friendly
switchgear, SF6 is replaced by the insulation gas Clean Air, which
consists exclusively of components of the natural ambient air,” said Stephan
May, CEO of the Electrification & Automation Business Unit at Siemens Smart
Infrastructure. “Dimensions and ease-of-use of the system remain unchanged. The
complete absence of fluorine gases in our blue GIS medium-voltage switchgear
means that our customers are well prepared with regard to possible future
regulations. This
is sustainability and investment security without compromise.”
“An important goal of Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke is to drive innovations and environmentally friendly technologies. Working with our partner Siemens, we are now one of the first operators to go live with this environmentally friendly generation of switchgear. The fluorine gas-free Clean Air technology paves the way for an even better circular economy. The advantage is that there is no need for controlled handling compared to today’s SF6 insulating gas, which reduces the effort required all around and has a positive impact on lifecycle costs,” said Armand Jehle, Head of Energy Management at Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke.
Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke supplies the entire Principality of Liechtenstein with electrical energy. The utility is a pioneer when it comes to sustainability, opts for renewable energy from hydroelectric power plants and photovoltaic systems wherever possible, and continues to invest in expanding green energy production. By choosing environmentally friendly fluorine gas-free switchgear from Siemens for the Wiesengasse West substation in Schaan, Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke now aims to combine a high level of supply security with climate-neutral technology. The Wiesengasse West transformer station serves as a switching station between two substations and for the power supply for the adjacent sports facilities in the municipality of Schaan.
For more information about Siemens Smart Infrastructure, see
www.siemens.com/smart-infrastructure
www.siemens.com/smart-infrastructure
For more information about our blue GIS medium-voltage switchgear,
see
www.siemens.com/bluegis
www.siemens.com/bluegis
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Siemens Smart Infrastructure (SI) is shaping the market for intelligent, adaptive infrastructure for today and the future. It addresses the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change by connecting energy systems, buildings and industries. SI provides customers with a comprehensive end-to-end portfolio from a single source – with products, systems, solutions and services from the point of power generation all the way to consumption. With an increasingly digitalized ecosystem, it helps customers thrive and communities progress while contributing toward protecting the planet. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has its global headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. As of September 30, 2021, the business had around 70,400 employees worldwide.
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