Lucy Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Nuventura GmbH, an innovative leader in primary SF6-free switchgear for the electric energy sector.
Founded in Berlin, Germany, in 2017, Nuventura brought to market the world’s first 36kV dry air GIS and has since developed a 24kV version for medium voltage applications. The company uses a multi-channel approach to serve the global market, with a partnership model providing flexible levels of access to product, technology and customisation.
SF₆ has long been the industry standard for Gas insulated Switchgear, but with new regulations coming into force across Europe from 2026, the shift to SF6-free alternatives is accelerating quickly.
At the same time, three major forces are reshaping the electric energy sector: decentralisation, decarbonisation and digitalisation. Together, these are creating a huge opportunity – and a responsibility – to modernise how electricity networks are built and operated.
Nuventura’s unique, patented SF6-free technology includes circuit breaker and three position disconnector design, which is optimised for SF6-free applications up to 36 kV. While being compact, it maintains connectivity even under zero overpressure conditions.
Nuventura will become part of Lucy Electric, Lucy Group’s low- and medium-voltage power distribution business unit. John Griffiths, CEO of Lucy Electric, said: “In 2024, Lucy Electric was crowned Utility Partner of the Year for our ongoing collaboration with UKPN on developing the UK’s first MV 12kV SF6-free Ring Main Unit. Nuventura will extend our expertise into primary switchgear, further paving the way for grid operators to reduce their infrastructure emissions as part of delivering net zero ambitions.”
Manjunath Ramesh, Joint Managing Director & Chief Technology Officer of Nuventura, said: “The switchgear market is undergoing the most fundamental technology shift for decades. Becoming part of Lucy Electric marks the next chapter in our growth and will enable us to scale up and offer a broader range of high-quality, environmentally friendly solutions to suit a host of industry applications across the globe.”
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