Daikin expands Frankfurt plant to produce C4-FN insulating gas from 2027

• Daikin Industries will add production capacity in Frankfurt to manufacture C4-FN insulation gas for SF6-free high-voltage switchgear.
• Output from the German site is scheduled to start in 2027 under a long-term supply arrangement with Hitachi Energy.
• Move broadens Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ supply chain in Europe as demand rises, with more than 4,000 orders from 40 countries.
• C4-FN-based gas mixtures cut CO2-equivalent emissions by 99% versus SF6-insulated equipment, while keeping similar performance.

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