Lucy Group expands into primary SF6-free switchgear

Lucy Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Germany-based Nuventura GmbH, extending its switchgear portfolio further into primary SF6-free equipment through its Lucy Electric business.

Nuventura, founded in Berlin in 2017, developed what it describes as the world’s first 36kV dry-air gas insulated switchgear platform and has since added a 24kV version for medium-voltage applications. The company’s technology includes a patented circuit breaker and three-position disconnector design intended for SF6-free operation up to 36kV.

The transaction gives Lucy Electric a direct route into primary switchgear while also strengthening its presence in Continental Europe. Nuventura will become part of Lucy Electric, Lucy Group’s low- and medium-voltage power distribution unit, broadening the combined business at a point when utilities and equipment suppliers are under increasing pressure to move away from SF6 in new installations.

The timing is notable. European F-gas restrictions moved into force in January 2026 for switchgear up to 24kV, and the restrictions are set to extend to the 24kV to 52kV range by 2030. That regulatory shift is accelerating the move toward alternative insulating media and placing renewed emphasis on equipment platforms that can satisfy performance, footprint, and reliability requirements without relying on SF6.

For the medium-voltage market, the deal adds weight to a broader transition already under way across ring main units, secondary distribution equipment, and higher-rated primary switchgear. Lucy Electric enters that next phase with a larger SF6-free portfolio and a technology base aimed at network operators seeking to update infrastructure while reducing the emissions footprint of switchgear assets.