India, March 5 -- Schneider Electric has secured a landmark contract from Tata Power Co. Ltd, Mumbai, for the deployment of 11kV SF6-Free Ring Main Units (RMUs) using Schneider Electric's cutting-edge RM AirSeT SF6 Free technology. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in India's journey towards sustainable and efficient power distribution.

"Tata Power and Schneider Electric are launching these RMUs in Mumbai and Delhi area around a new generation of MV/LV substation equipment as an alternative to the use of SF6 (sulphur hexafluoride) gas. SF6 gas, today used in MV electrical equipment for its high insulating and dielectric properties, is extremely useful for medium and high voltage electrical distribution. Harmless to health,...