# Siemens Energy invests €60M in vacuum interrupter production in Berlin

Siemens Energy is investing over €60 million to add a 6,200 m² vacuum interrupter manufacturing facility at its Berlin switchgear plant, scheduled to start operations in 2023. The vacuum interrupters form the core of its SF6-free Blue Portfolio.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-12-02
- Where: Berlin, Germany
- Value: $68.0M (60.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 6,200 m² of space
- Products: vacuum interrupters, high-voltage switchgear
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Siemens Energy](https://endata.com/companies/6803.md)

## Sources

- [switchgearcontent.com](https://switchgearcontent.com/2021/12/02/3104/siemens-energy-is-investing-in-a-vacuum-interrupter-plant-in-germany/), 2021-12-02: "With our new vacuum interrupter production, we’re laying the groundwork to achieve this goal and meet the growing demand for climate-neutral switchgear."

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