SF6 Transition: Impact and Risks for Project Developers

In this episode, we discuss the transition away from SF6 in switchgear across all voltages and how this might impact grid connections.

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Episode #17
18th Oct, 2023

SF6 Transition: Impact and Risks for Project Developers

In this episode, we discuss the transition away from SF6 in switchgear across all voltages and how this might impact grid connections for energy transition projects such as EV charging, Renewables and Industrial Electrification. 

Whilst transitioning away from SF6 is necessary, managing the impact of the transition and its impact on projects and the wider energy transition is also essential. 

The SF6 transition is underway but at different speeds and scales across the different network companies in the UK, which may cause trouble for project developers.

We also discuss some of the key risks and considerations, including spatial constraints and timescale challenges, that project developers should be aware of.

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Meet your host

Brian Moorhead

Brian Moorhead MEng MIET Assoc CIPD is Grid Consultancy Director at eSmart Networks, heading up our UK-wide Grid Consultancy Team.

Brian has spent his whole career in the power industry across a range of roles focused on industrial electrification to the grid, connecting renewables, battery storage and EV charging.

His previous roles include Programme Management of Major Connections (11kV to 275kV) focused on Large Energy Users, Renewable and large-scale Battery Storage Projects; management of the DNO-ICP interface, developing grid policy at a nationwide level and client-facing project design & management.

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