Siemens Drives Sustainable and Future-Proof Power Distribution Across Norway

Siemens Drives Sustainable and Future-Proof Power Distribution Across Norway

• Framework Agreement:

  • Siemens Smart Infrastructure has signed a six-year framework agreement with Norgesnett.
  • The agreement includes the delivery of SF6 gas-free switchgear (8DJH 24 – blue GIS switchgear) and compact substations.

• Norgesnett's Commitment:

  • Norgesnett, Norway's most efficient grid operator, operates across seven municipalities in southeastern Norway, serving 102,000 customers.
  • The company has committed to deploying Siemens' SF6-free switchgear to meet its ambitious sustainability targets.

• Environmental Impact:

  • Traditional SF6 gas has a global warming potential 24,300 times higher than CO2 over a 100-year perspective.
  • Siemens' switchgear uses "Clean Air," a climate-neutral insulating medium consisting of components of ambient air.
  • By adopting Siemens' SF6-free solution, Norgesnett will save approximately 1,200 tonnes of CO2 over the product's lifetime compared to SF6-gas switchgear.

• Innovative Technology:

  • Siemens' 8DJH 24 – blue GIS switchgear is part of the sustainable blue GIS portfolio.
  • The switchgear combines Clean Air insulation with Siemens' proven vacuum-interrupter technology, offering a global warming potential (GWP) below 1.

• Leadership and Vision:

  • Stephan May, CEO of Electrification and Automation at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, highlights the importance of this agreement in advancing sustainable energy distribution in Norway.
  • Vidar Kristoffersen, CEO of Norgesnett, expresses pride in being the first company in Norway to exclusively use SF6-free switchgear, reinforcing their environmental and sustainability efforts.

• Future-Proof Solutions:

  • Siemens' collaboration with Norgesnett exemplifies a shared dedication to environmental stewardship and the provision of sustainable, reliable, and affordable power distribution solutions.
  • The agreement ensures predictable access to critical materials and equipment, bolstering Norgesnett's sustainability initiatives.