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Schneider Electric AirSeT SF₆-free MV switchgear uses pure air insulation and vacuum interruption, with GM AirSeT up to 36 kV and RM AirSeT up to 24 kV for sustainable power distribution.
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Medium voltage solutions guide: products, components and servicesExplore Schneider Electric comprehensive portfolio of primary and secondary medium voltage switchgear, MV components, transformers, overhead equipment, protection relays, monitoring and automation systems, and services. Discover solutions designed to improve electrical distribution reliability and sustainability while helping reduce lifecycle and operational costs.
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Explore our medium voltage distribution portfolio, including switchgear, protection relays, electrical components, monitoring, and automation solutions for reliable power distribution.
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SF₆-free MV technology
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AirSeT SF₆-free medium voltage switchgear is recognised by leading global organisations for sustainable power distribution, digital innovation, and low-carbon, future-ready energy systems.
iF Design Award
iF Design Award from iF, the celebrated design institution, for switchgear’s design excellence.
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Schneider Electric offers primary and secondary medium voltage switchgear, transformers, protection relays, monitoring systems, MV components, and lifecycle service solutions. The portfolio includes air-insulated switchgear (AIS), gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), solid shielded insulated switchgear (SSIS), SF₆-free pure air switchgear, and connected digital solutions.
The right medium voltage switchgear depends on network architecture, voltage and current requirements, available installation space, environmental conditions, sustainability objectives, and digital monitoring needs. Schneider Electric offers air-insulated, gas-insulated, solid-insulated, and SF₆-free pure air technologies to support different operational requirements and applications.
Modern digital switchgear can include thermal monitoring, environmental monitoring, circuit breaker health monitoring, internal arc detection, local HMI visualization, partial discharge monitoring, and local or remote control capabilities.
Predictive maintenance combines connected sensors, monitoring, analytics, and expert recommendations to detect abnormalities before failures occur. This helps reduce downtime risks, improve reliability, and optimize maintenance activities.
Connected MV equipment provides continuous visibility into asset condition through thermal monitoring, humidity monitoring, breaker health tracking, partial discharge monitoring, and operational status monitoring. These insights support informed maintenance and lifecycle decisions.
SF₆-free switchgear eliminates the need for sulfur hexafluoride gas, reducing environmental impact and avoiding gas recovery, recycling, and end-of-life handling requirements. Pure air technologies maintain operational reliability while supporting sustainability goals.
AirSeT is Schneider Electric’s SF₆-free medium voltage switchgear technology that combines pure air insulation with vacuum interruption technology. AirSeT solutions are used across utilities, renewable energy projects, commercial facilities, and data centers.
For data center applications, Schneider Electric highlights GM AirSeT™, PIX™, WS-G™, CBGS™, F400™, PremSeT™, SM AirSeT™, DVCAS™, RM AirSeT™, and Trihal™ transformers. These solutions support resiliency, security, predictive maintenance, and energy efficiency.
For renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and power generation applications, Schneider Electric recommends GM AirSeT™, WS-G™, GHA™, CBGS™, F400™, DVCAS™, RM AirSeT™, Trihal™, and Minera™ transformers.
Utility and power-grid applications commonly use GM AirSeT™, WS-G™, GHA™, CBGS™, F400™, DNF-7®, DVCAS™, RM AirSeT™, Trihal™, and Minera™ transformers to support distribution, generation, and renewable energy networks.
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What is medium voltage switchgear and why is it essential for electrical networks?
Medium voltage (MV) switchgear plays a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient distribution of electrical energy. It houses switching, protection, metering, and control devices that help manage power flows in networks operating typically between 1 kV and 36 kV. These systems are designed to isolate faults, protect equipment, and maintain continuity of service in commercial, industrial, and utility‑scale environments. Schneider Electric provides MV switchgear solutions that support reliability, energy efficiency, and operational safety across multiple industries. Their portfolio includes air‑insulated and gas‑insulated variants, digital‑ready solutions, and SF₆‑free technologies, enabling customers to meet modern sustainability and performance expectations.
What makes Schneider Electric’s SF₆‑free switchgear an important innovation?
SF₆‑free switchgear replaces traditional sulfur hexafluoride insulation, a gas with a high global warming potential, with cleaner alternatives like pure air. This shift reduces environmental impact without compromising performance or safety. Schneider Electric’s SF₆‑free MV ranges, such as SM AirSeT™ and RM AirSeT™, enable companies to modernize their grids sustainably while complying with evolving regulations. These solutions also integrate seamlessly with digital tools and IoT‑connected components, enhancing monitoring, diagnostics, and asset management. For organizations prioritizing decarbonization and environmental responsibility, SF₆‑free technology represents a major step forward in the future of medium voltage distribution.
How does energy automation enhance the performance of medium voltage networks?
Energy automation improves how electrical networks are monitored, controlled, and optimized by using intelligent devices and digital platforms. Schneider Electric’s energy automation solutions help utilities and businesses unlock real‑time visibility into grid conditions, enabling faster decision‑making and better reliability. With digital MV products, IoT sensors, and advanced data analytics, operators can predict maintenance needs, reduce downtime, and optimize energy usage across their infrastructure. These capabilities are especially valuable as electrical networks become more complex, decentralized, and connected. By integrating automation, organizations can manage their MV networks more efficiently, enhance resilience, and support long‑term sustainability goals.