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Tap into our knowledge about SF₆-free switchgear. Our experts have been working in the green switching market for decades and share their expertise on topics such as smart grids, sustainability, circular economies, and alternatives to SF₆ switchgear. Discover more about SF₆ and why it’s time to embrace viable alternatives in the switchgear market. Find out why Eaton’s Xiria, a solid insulated switchgear system for secondary distribution, proves that compact solutions are also available without the need for SF₆ and learn how Xiria’s state-of-the-art design does not allow environmental factors like dust, dirt, salt, and humidity to affect the performance of the equipment. Learn more about the circular economy and how it impacts the environment and gain in-depth knowledge about the different types of insulation.