The Power Grid
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The Power Grid
Our energy bill comprises several components, including the price of energy, levies, taxes and grid charges.
The energy sector has several players here, which includes SGC:
On the one hand, the electricity producers who are responsible for generating electricity, and this is done through various sources, including nuclear, solar, hydro and wind turbines. On the other hand, gas producers who import gas from foreign sources which they transport via pipelines or liquefied natural gas (LNG). The major infrastructure player is Fluxys.
Electricity itself is transmitted via high-voltage lines by transmission system operator Elia, which operates an extensive network of high-voltage connections and substations. The capacity of the electricity grid is constantly being expanded to meet rising demand.
In turn, distribution system operator Fluvius ensures that electricity and gas are transformed from the high-voltage and gas pipelines to deliver them to people’s homes.
This is where we come in. As the only Belgian manufacturer, we produce medium voltage switchgear from 3 kV to 36 kV, for both indoor and outdoor applications.
Finally, there are the energy watchdogs CREG and VREG. They monitor compliance with rules in the energy sector and ensure transparency and fair practices.
In short, the energy bill is the result of the price of energy and consumption, and the energy sector has several parties contributing to the supply of electricity and gas, from producers to transmission and distribution system operators. It is a complex issue with many aspects.
Be sure to watch VRT’s broadcast #weetikveel about the Energy Bill and watch our cells shine in minute 24!
New realization for Sibelga
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New realization for Sibelga!
They visited us to conduct the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for our DF-2 cubicles before it will be installed on site by our partner Deba. They will manage and install everything within two weeks to ensure the delivery of the project.
The station, called P.R. Ropsy Ecole, will be equipped with Air Insulated Switchgear cubicles of our Premium Line DF-2 (built to last, 17,5 kV, 800A). This system allows us to provide “made-to-measure” solutions for all your medium voltage needs.
Sibelga provided us with the technical plan itself and we took care of its elaboration. The technical drawing can be found below.
Proud of the collaboration with Sibelga.
Discover Our Remarkable AF-6+ Substation: Ensuring Safety, Functionality, and Efficiency
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We are excited to showcase our remarkable installation, AF-6+ (GIS), located in the beautiful commune of Fléron, in the heart of Liège. Nestled at Rue Chapelle à la Lice, our AF-6+ substation, known as Chappelle, stands as a testament to our commitment to safety, functionality, and innovative design.
AF-6+ is our most compact outdoor substation, meticulously designed to meet the evolving needs of modern infrastructure. With its robust and compact design, this substation offers exceptional performance without compromising on safety. The incorporation of an Arc-Killer underscores our unwavering focus on protecting personnel and equipment from potential arc flash incidents.
At SGC, we prioritize the well-being of our clients and their operations. The AF-6+ substation is a testament to this dedication, ensuring that your medium voltage requirements are met with the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Whether you require power distribution for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, or infrastructure projects, AF-6+ is the ideal solution.
We invite you to witness the excellence of our installations firsthand. If you have encountered any of our remarkable installations during your travels, we would love to hear from you. Share your experiences with us at info@switchgearcompany.eu, and let us know how our installations have made a difference.
SGC - SwitchGear Company all over the world - PART 2
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SGC - SwitchGear Company all over the world
A few weeks ago we got a visit from Mr. Wynand from Powers Engineering. He was here to do the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) on behalf of our customer.
The tested cubicles are our most popular product: the “DF-2”. It is a metal-enclosed and high-quality AIS switchgear solution. A modular concept that combines all medium voltage functions. It allows us to provide “made-to-measure” solutions.
The DF-2 cubicles are now ready for take-off to South Africa!
Thank you to the entire SGC team for the realization of this amazing project!
Watch the full video here.
Interested in our products? Contact our Sales Team. We are at your disposal.
Fantastic news: the label "Sportbedrijf" has been achieved!
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Het Veer, the parent company of SGC, has become the proud winner of the label “Sportbedrijf” of “Sport Vlaanderen”! 🏆
We are delighted to announce that our company has been officially recognised as a sports company and has been awarded the prestigious Sport Vlaanderen label “Sportbedrijf”. This recognition is a testament to our commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle to our Sailors.
At Het Veer, we believe in the power of sport as a means to connect, inspire and motivate people. Our passionate team “The positive wave crew” strives to create a positive impact by offering high-quality sports facilities, challenging training programmes and inspiring sporting events.
By winning the Sport Vlaanderen label “Sportbedrijf”, we demonstrate that we meet the strictest quality standards and guidelines in the field of sports activities.
We also believe that the health and well-being of our Sailors is a priority. We have worked extremely hard to achieve this goal and it feels great to see that all our efforts have been rewarded. With dedication, teamwork and intransigence, we have proved that we can reach the top and show our passion for sport.
Thank you to all our sporting Sailors who made this possible.
Now that we have achieved the label, we look forward to continuing our efforts and reaching new heights. We will continue to train, innovate and push our limits. Together, we will continue to spread the passion for sport and inspire others to pursue their own sporting goals.
SGC - SwitchGear Company all over the world
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SGC - SwitchGear Company all over the world
As part of our project for the mines in Peru, we received a visit from our customer last week. Their Technical Project Manager from Argentina, Ariel Malanot of GW, was also present.
They were here to test the cubicles that will soon be shipped to Peru.
The cubicles are a customized version of our DF-2 AIS series, called “Mine line”. The Mine line is specifically made for application in the mines underground. The medium voltage switchgear can withstand harsh climatic conditions, high humidity demand and heat. It has also been tested according to IEC 62271-304 level 2.
Thank you to the entire SGC team for the realization of this amazing project!
Watch the full video here.
Interested in our products? Contact our Sales Team. We are at your disposal.
Proud of this project for Hauts-Fourneaux B in Ougrée (Seraing, Belgium)
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Proud of this project for Hauts-Fourneaux B in Ougrée (Seraing, Belgium)
RESA, the distribution system operator of electricity in the province of Liège, has built a new divisional cabin 15 & 6kV, Commissioned by TENCHASEM.
The divisional cabin will make it possible to supply the important customer and improve the supply of part of the municipality of Seraing. RESA laid 13,500 m of cable, modified an existing building (the former substation supplying Hauts-Fourneaux B in Ougrée) and equipped it with 38 Air Insulated Switchgear cubicles of our Premium Line DF-2.

Thank you to the entire SGC team for the realization of this amazing project!
Interested in our products? Contact our Sales Team. We are at your disposal.
New project realization for the Shopping Centre in Wijnegem (Belgium)
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New project realization for the Shopping Centre in Wijnegem (Belgium)
This is a nice reference project of a new switching station on the medium voltage grid for a shopping centre in Wijnegem.
SGC has supplied several DF-2(+) types of high quality air insulated AIS switchgear.
Commissioned by grid operator in Flanders (Belgium) Fluvius.
The team of SGC – Switchgear Company is very proud to have contributed to the installation of this switching station with our medium voltage products. The switching station will provide the shopping centre of the needed energy. The design and installation of our medium voltage switchgear was done by our partner, Deba, who has more than 40 years of experience with the installation of medium voltage switchgear.

Switchgear, designed and built to last.
- DF-2 T (1x)
- DF-2 P (1x)
- DF-2 D/EDN (9x)
- DF-2 D/EDN – DK (1x)

Solar photovoltaic power plant with SGC DF-2 equipment commissioned in Bithéa, Abéché, Chad
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Solar photovoltaic power plant with SGC DF-2 equipment commissioned in Bithéa, Abéché, Chad
This is a nice reference project in the Sahel area where SGC has supplied several DF-2(+) types of high quality air insulated AIS switchgear.
The contract was won because of our good references for sustainable products in Chad.
Innovent, through its Chadian subsidiary, built the Abeche solar power plant. The construction site, which started in May 2019, currently consists of 3,600 solar panels, 40 trackers and 10 inverters of 100 kW each, for a capacity of 1 MW. Eventually, the park will consist of 21,600 solar panels for a total capacity of 5 MW. Innovent manages the park with its own staff on site.
The solar power plant consists of polycrystalline panels mounted on trackers, which follow the path of the sun from east to west and will thus increase production by 25% compared to a fixed system.
The energy situation in Chad is tense. According to the World Bank, only 8% of the population has access to electricity.
The objective of the solar park is to reduce the consumption of polluting diesel. This seems to have worked well since the park was commissioned at the end of last year.
The solar photovoltaic plant will allow SNE to cover the electricity needs of the city of Abeche with about 80,000 inhabitants.
We are very proud to contribute with our products to this renewable energy project.
Switchgear designed to withstand weather and harsh environmental conditions
- DF-2 A (3x)
- DF-2 C
- DF-2 D (2x)

Electrical diagram of the installation

ISO certificate extended until 2024
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ISO certificate extended until 2024
We are proud to announce that we have successfully renewed our ISO 9001 certification until the end of 2024.
The certificate is carried out by Vinçotte and is valid from 15 December 2021 until 14 December 2024.
One of the main values where SGC – Switchgear Company stands for is Quality.
At SGC we want you to be maximally satisfied with our quality in manufacturing medium voltage switchgear. That’s why, in addition to our strict internal review, we also attach great importance to an objective, external review. The ISO 9001 certificate is the ultimate confirmation of the fact that we only produce MV Switchgear of the highest quality.
Special production units and a highly automated production are the key factors. We can say that we work with a “State-of-the-Art” machinepark and only use switchgear components of the highest quality.
It allows us to develop DF-2, DF-3, DW-2, DR-6/DT-6, DI-2 according to the highest quality standards.
Have a look at our ISO certification for “Manufacturing of Medium Voltage Switchgear”!
