Mechanical Stresses in GIS Grid components

Switching from SF₆ to eco-friendly insulation materials in Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) is a major challenge for the electrical power industry. SF₆ has great electrical insulating properties, but it is much worse for the environment, being 23,500 times more harmful than CO₂ and lasting over 3,000 years in the atmosphere. New rules from the European Union and corporate sustainability goals are pushing the search for effective alternatives that maintain efficiency while reducing environmental damage.