# UK Power Networks orders ABB's first 36 kV double busbar AirPlus switchgear

UK Power Networks has commissioned ABB to supply the world's first 36 kV medium-voltage double busbar AirPlus Gas Insulated Switchgear for its substation in Kent, as part of its plan to reduce SF6 use.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2022-01-10
- Where: Kent, United Kingdom
- Status: announced
- Products: 36 kV double busbar AirPlus Gas Insulated Switchgear
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (supplier)
- [UK Power Networks](https://endata.com/companies/25072.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [new.abb.com](https://new.abb.com/news/detail/86135/abb-and-uk-power-networks-switch-to-a-sustainable-future-with-the-worlds-first-36-kv-double-busbar-airplus-switchgear), 2022-01-10: "UK Power Networks has commissioned ABB to supply the world's first 36 kV medium-voltage double busbar AirPlus Gas Insulated Switchgear."

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