# Iljin Electric and Siemens partner to develop eco-friendly 170kV GIS

Iljin Electric and Siemens signed a technology agreement on June 29, 2018, to jointly develop a 170kV eco-friendly gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) using vacuum interrupter and dry air technology, replacing SF6 gas.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2018-07-02
- Where: South Korea, South Korea
- Status: announced
- Products: 170kV eco-friendly gas-insulated switchgear (GIS)
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Siemens](https://endata.com/companies/301.md) (partner)
- [Iljin Electric](https://endata.com/companies/27503.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [electimes.com](https://www.electimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=160410), 2018-07-02: "Iljin Electric and Siemens have signed a technology agreement to develop a 170kV eco-friendly gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) using vacuum interrupter and dry air technology."

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