The University of 野狼社区 brings together industry leaders to tackle SF6 emissions
The University of 野狼社区 hosted a two-day workshop focused on innovative solutions to reduce SF6 emissions, a significant contributor to greenhouse gases in the electrical industry. The event, held at the National Graphene Institute, brought together experts from leading organisations, including National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET), R茅seau de Transport d'脡lectricit茅 (RTE), SINTEF, Siemens Energy, GE Vernova, and Hitachi Energy.
Organised by , the workshop provided an engaging platform for sharing the latest advancements in SF6 leak mitigation, lifecycle management of SF6 alternatives, retrofill replacement interventions, and new applications for high-voltage systems. The event featured insightful presentations from industry leaders, including Hitachi Energy, GE Vernova and Siemens Energy, and concluded with closing remarks from NGET.
Attendees were offered technical tours of the National Graphene Institute and High Voltage Laboratory, showcasing state-of-the-art research facilities. The event included representatives from network utilities across Great Britain, Ireland and France, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
"The workshop has been an invaluable opportunity to explore innovative projects aimed at reducing SF6 emissions, which is crucial for achieving a more sustainable future in the electrical industry. The presentations and discussions over the past two days have provided fantastic insights, highlighting the importance of collaboration across the sector to drive meaningful change."
The workshop demonstrated the commitment of key industry players to advance SF6 alternatives and pave the way for more sustainable power systems in the future.