Africa's frontrunner in the SF6-free race

Episode 30 October 17, 2023 00:22:21
Africa's frontrunner in the SF6-free race
Energy Transitions
Africa's frontrunner in the SF6-free race

Oct 17 2023 | 00:22:21

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Hosted By

Pamela Largue

Show Notes

In this episode of the Energy Transitions Podcast, we hear from Leon Laing, Manager: Planning and Customer Services at the Drakenstein Municipality in the Western Cape, South Africa on how the SF6-free transition is revolutionising how they manage and operate their power distribution system.

While South Africa is not yet regulating the shift to SF6 free switchgear, Laing is pre-empting this inevitable step and ensuring his municipal district is not only ahead of the curve, but setting the standard for sustainability.

Leon is responsible for the municipality’s electric planning and design where forward-thinking for assets of this cost and nature is critical. This forward-thinking has led to the Drakenstein Municipality being the first in Africa to install and operate Schneider Electric’s RM AirSeT switchgear with pure air technology and digital connectivity.

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First African SF6-free switchgear installed in South Africa

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