Summary
- Profile Type
- Technology request
- POD Reference
- TRES20240403011
- Term of Validity
- 3 April 2024 - 3 April 2025
- Company's Country
- Spain
- Type of partnership
- Investment agreementCommercial agreement with technical assistance
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- A Spanish switchgears manufacturer is looking for a gas insulation systems provider to incorporate non-SF6 technology solutions to its new circuit breakers development process. The technology sought will replace traditional air and SF6 insulated systems in medium voltage (MV) and high voltage (HV) switchgears for primary and secondary distribution. The company looks for a partnership under either a license agreement or a commercial agreement with technical assistance.
- Full Description
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Switchgears are an essential element in electrical grids and have both protective and control roles. With a switchgear, it is possible to interrupt an electrical circuit, e.g., to prevent further damage after a fault or to modify parts of the circuit. A MV switchgear voltage (1-35 kV) deployed inside closed buildings is a so-called line-up consisting of typically a number of switchgear panels.
Often, air is used as an insulation medium, allowing for greater flexibility in designing and extending the line-up. The Spanish company currently supplies MV voltage and high voltage (35-50 kV) switchgears, based mainly in both AIS (Air Insulated Switch) and GIS (Gas Insulated Switch) circuit breakers from TIER-1 third-part companies.
The type of energy plants where these technologies are commonly implemented comply among others, industries, wind farms, micro-hydro power, cogeneration, solar farms or biomass. The company is looking for a partner that provides innovative SF6-free insulation technology like for instance compressed air, NO2, vacuum, or synthetic gases. The idea behind is to create a new product line based on more sustainable circuit breakers for power grids installations. - Advantages and Innovations
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The main benefits of using SF6 free gas-insulated switchgear include a reduced environmental impact, lower maintenance requirements, and improved reliability. By eliminating the use of SF6 gas, this type of switchgear helps minimize greenhouse gas emissions and contributes to a more sustainable power grid.
As said, this technology will help the company develop products that will require less maintenance as it tends to have better dielectric properties and lower decomposition rates than SF6. This results in a longer service life and reduced maintenance costs for utilities. Lastly, the improved reliability of SF6 free switchgear can help prevent power outages and ensure a stable electricity supply. - Stage of Development
- Available for demonstration
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesGoal 7: Affordable and Clean EnergyGoal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- IPR description
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SF6-free gas-insulated switchgear has become increasingly popular in recent years, mainly due to the growing concerns about the environmental impact of sulphur hexafluoride (SF6) gas. SF6 is a potent greenhouse gas with a high global warming potential, and its leakage from conventional GIS contributes significantly to climate change.
The Spanish company is seeking partners providing access to up-to-date technology to collaborate to jointly develop new solutions to serve the global energy market. The switchgear, the new product line, will be marketed through, and it will be supported by, the company existing sales channel, resources & network.
Technology maturity should be enough to be integrated into the manufacturing process line and serve the market. The company is also open to operate asseller/distributor/O&M/service centre for Europe & LATAM (Latin America). Therefore, it would be interested either in buying a license to obtain the technology, achieving a technological cooperation agreement to jointly develop the circuit breakers or investing financially in related technology projects.
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The Basque SME is open to collaboration with technology providers, research institutions, or companies specialized in innovative solutions for chemical process monitoring and control. Partnerships may include licensing agreements, joint development projects, or other forms of cooperation.
The partner sought should have an already tested system and ready to be validated in the company’s premises. Potential funding programs supporting technology validation are also welcome. - Type and Size of Partner
- Big companyR&D InstitutionSME 11-49SME 50 - 249
- Type of partnership
- Investment agreementCommercial agreement with technical assistance
Call details
- Coordinator required
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Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 04002013 - Smart grids04001004 - Transmission of electricity
- Market keywords
- 06008 - Energy Storage06009 - Energy Distribution
- Sector Groups Involved
- Renewable Energy
- Targeted countries
- All countries