Switchgear is an integral part of any modern power system, which is employed to control and regulate the flow of electricity in the circuit. Globally we are observing a growing trend to shift to SF6 free switchgear, especially, in European Union.
Investments in the Power Sector are expected to decline by 10 percent in response to COVID-19 in 2020.
Switchgear which is complaint with IEC 61850 (ethernet-based communication protocol) is known as digital switchgear.
In Europe, AIS and GIS contributed equally to the market, whereas in MEA, AIS is clearly dominating.
Will SF6 get banned in 2020?