nuventura

Nuventura is an innovative deep-tech company based in Berlin that specializes in the development and implementation of sustainable medium-voltage switchgear technologies. Founded in 2017 by Manjunath Ramesh, Dr. Fabian Lemke, and Nikolaus Thomale, Nuventura aims to eliminate the use of SF6, the strongest known greenhouse gas, in the energy sector.

Nuventura has developed a revolutionary switchgear technology that uses simple dry air as an insulating medium instead of SF6. The main product, the NU1™ dry air GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear), is a fully certified and type-tested solution for primary distribution networks. This technology allows for the retention of the benefits of SF6-based systems while significantly reducing environmental impact. Additionally, Nuventura integrates IoT solutions that enable real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance of the switchgear, leading to improved performance and utilization values as well as lower operating and maintenance costs[1][3][5].

Nuventura's mission is to transform the energy sector through the development and licensing of SF6-free switchgear technologies. The company is committed to a future-proof and sustainable energy supply without compromising on performance. Nuventura works closely with utility companies such as E.DIS to develop and implement innovative and sustainable grid infrastructures[1][3].

Nuventura's technology has the potential to avoid emissions equivalent to 100 million cars. By replacing SF6 with dry air, the company significantly contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Furthermore, the switchgear is designed to meet the requirements of future regulations that are likely to restrict or ban the use of SF6 due to its climate-damaging effects[1][3][5].

Nuventura has successfully conducted pilot projects with companies such as Westnetz/innogy and E.DIS and has realized its first commercial installations of the NU1™ dry air GIS. The company has also secured a Series A funding of 25 million euros to further expand and market its sustainable technologies globally[2][4].

With a global approach and a team of over 70 experienced and diverse professionals, Nuventura is committed to sustainably transforming the energy sector and ensuring a reliable, environmentally friendly energy supply.

• 1 - https://start-green.net/netzwerk/gruenes-startup/nuventura/
• 2 - https://www.nuventura.com/about-us
• 3 - https://www.nuventura.com/post/nuventura-und-e-dis-kooperieren-bei-der-entwicklung-eines-intelligenteren-und-nachhaltigeren-netzes
• 4 - https://www.startbase.de/organization/nuventura/
• 5 - https://www.kommunaldigital.de/startup/nuventura