Air insulated switchgear market was valued at $52.30 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $83.37 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period (2026-2035). The air insulated switchgear market is gaining momentum through the ongoing transition to SF6-free and low-GWP technologies, driven by evolving regulatory frameworks and continuous innovation in medium-voltage equipment design. In Europe, the recast F-gas Regulation (EU) 2024/573 sets staged prohibitions on new SF6-using switchgear beginning in 2026 for new medium-voltage up to 24 kV, extending to 24–52 kV from 2030, and tightening further at higher voltages, creating a multi-year replacement and greenfield opportunity for air insulated switchgear that uses air and vacuum instead of high-GWP gases.
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Schneider Electric’s SM AirSeT, which uses pure air plus vacuum interruption, is being deployed in data center and utility contexts and was cited in a 2024 partnership work with Digital Realty to cut embodied and operational emissions, evidence that sustainability criteria are being embedded in heavy-duty procurement. Schneider Electric and ABB have launched SF6-free MV portfolios using dry air and vacuum interrupters, and explicitly position these lines as compliant with the EU F-gas timetable. Product literature includes the UniSec Air family for secondary distribution.
Eaton’s Xiria air-insulated switchgear serves diverse applications across solar plants, data centers, rail networks, and industrial sites. It has been deployed in the Gaasperdammertunnel (Netherlands) and at Ivano-Frankivsk cement (Ukraine). Eaton also supplies Xiria units to Dutch grid operator Stedin, helping cut SF6 gas use by about 1,950 kg annually, supporting sustainable, SF6-free power distribution.
Drakenstein Municipality in South Africa adopted AirSeT medium-voltage switchgear from Schneider Electric SE under its sustainability strategy. The equipment eliminates the need for SF6 and supports enhanced reliability, longer equipment lifespan, and improved service continuity.
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Global Air Insulated Switchgear Market Report Segment
By Installation
By Voltage Range
By Switching Devices
By End-User
Global Air Insulated Switchgear Market Report Segment by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World
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