Daqo highlights SF6-free switchgear and modular power systems in Europe

The Munich presentation focused on medium-voltage distribution, renewable energy and BESS connections, and power infrastructure for data centers as Europe speeds grid upgrades and electrification.

Summary

Daqo used a July 1 presentation in Munich to showcase power-distribution equipment aimed at Europe’s push to add renewable energy, energy storage and electrified loads to the grid more quickly while meeting stricter environmental and reliability standards. The company’s main product highlight was the DQS Air Series, an SF6-free (sulfur hexafluoride-free insulating gas) medium-voltage ring main unit using dry-air insulation and vacuum interruption as an alternative to conventional SF6 equipment. Daqo said its sealed, compact design is intended to reduce maintenance needs and support reliable operation across urban distribution networks, renewable energy interconnections, industrial facilities and grid-modernization projects. It also presented an air-insulated SF6-free RMU for secondary distribution networks with flexible configuration, intelligent monitoring and remote-readiness, alongside containerized transformer substation solutions for photovoltaic projects and BESS (battery energy storage systems) that integrate step-up transformers, medium- and low-voltage switchgear, monitoring systems and auxiliary systems in a factory-built unit. For high-power-demand sectors such as data centers, Daqo introduced DQMpower 2.0, a modular power platform combining low-voltage distribution, UPS (battery-backed backup power) functions, power-quality management and monitoring. Kevin Lin, dyrektor generalny Daqo na region europejski, said customer discussions at The smarter E Europe underscored demand for cleaner equipment, faster grid connections and stronger supply certainty. Daqo said its European strategy combines manufacturing scale with local coordination and partner support, drawing on a base of 32 manufacturing enterprises spanning medium- and low-voltage equipment, transformers, automation and system integration.

Terms & Concepts
  • SF6-free: Without sulfur hexafluoride insulating gas
  • BESS: Battery energy storage systems
  • UPS: Battery-backed backup power system