For decades, ​​SF6-based switchgear​​ dominated power distribution due to its ​​excellent insulation and arc-quenching properties​​. However, its ​​extreme environmental impact​​ (23,500x worse than CO₂) has made it unsustainable. Now, ​​low carbon switchgear​​ is leading the charge toward a ​​greener, more efficient power grid​​.

​​What Makes Switchgear "Low Carbon"?​​

Low carbon switchgear minimizes environmental harm by: ✔ ​​Eliminating SF6​​ (replaced with vacuum or green gases) ✔ ​​Using energy-efficient materials​​ (solid insulation, compact designs) ✔ ​​Reducing lifecycle emissions​​ (longer lifespan, less maintenance)

​​Top Benefits of Low Carbon Switchgear​​

1. ​​🌱 Near-Zero Emissions​​
   • Vacuum interrupters produce ​​no greenhouse gases​​.
   • Green gases (like g³) have ​​<1 GWP​​, making them ​​SF6’s eco-friendly successor​​.
2. ​​💰 Lower Total Cost of Ownership​​
   • ​​No gas refills or leak checks​​ (unlike SF6).
   • ​​Fewer breakdowns​​ due to vacuum’s high reliability.
3. ​​⚡ Future-Proof & Scalable​​
   • Perfect for ​​smart grids, renewable energy integration, and urban electrification​​.

​​Real-World Impact​​

• ​​Utilities​​ are adopting low carbon switchgear to ​​meet climate regulations​​.
• ​​Data centers & factories​​ are switching to ​​green, reliable power solutions​​.

​​Degatech Electric’s Low Carbon Solutions​​

We offer ​​next-gen switchgear​​ with: 🔹 ​​Vacuum-based designs​​ (zero SF6) 🔹 ​​Green gas alternatives​​ (g³, Novec™) 🔹 ​​Compact, modular installations​