Worlds first Sensgear® circuit-breaker

The small hydropower plant Żur in the northern part of Poland was first commissioned in 1927. Due to an increasing demand of energy its output level of 7 MW required an increase of the transmission voltage level up to 110 kV. To reach a higher voltage range and to keep up the substation’s operation the installation of a new circuit-breaker became necessary. The customer decided to install Siemens Energy’ new 3AV1 circuit-breaker. The Blue circuit-breaker is currently available for voltages of up to 145 kV. It is based on the proven vacuum switching technology in combination with the environmentally friendly and CO2-neutral insulation media called Clean Air. The vacuum chamber stays reliable and powerful even with frequent switching operations. To meet the customers technical approach the circuit-breaker had also to be digitally enhanced as Sensgear®.

Siemens Energy’ Blue Sensgear® circuit-breaker for a hydropower plant in Poland, which combine the two trends decarbonization and digitalization, paves the way into a sustainable approach for a substation of the future. With Sensgear® Siemens Energy is offering its customers connective transmission products, utilizing data for the optimization of grid operations and business decisions.

Transmission products play a vital role in the energy value chain. Siemens Energy Transmission offers all key elements including power transformers, gas-insulated and / or air-insulated switchgear and components, individually or bundled, with related engineering. With our global factory network and leading innovations we provide the highest level of quality and reliability to support our customers in achieving their objectives.