switchgear

American  

[swich-geer] / ˈswɪtʃˌgɪər /

Or switch gear

noun

Electricity.

1. switching equipment used in an electric power station.

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switchgear British  

/ ˈswɪtʃˌɡɪə /

noun

1. electrical engineering any of several devices used for opening and closing electric circuits, esp those that pass high currents

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Etymology

Origin of switchgear

First recorded in 1900–05; switch + gear

Example Sentences

Formed as a private-equity roll-up by Neos Partners, the Dayton, Minnesota-based company manufactures transformers, medium-voltage switchgear, transfer switches, panelboards, and other equipment to move electricity from substations into data centers and utilities.

From Barron's

Its $1 billion investment also includes a new high-voltage switchgear plant and training center near Jackson, Miss., where Siemens Energy already has a factory, and expansions at existing facilities in Alabama, New York, Texas and Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal

About 60% of the company’s investment will go toward grid equipment such as transformers and switchgear, and 40% will be spent on the gas generation side of the business, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

He also likes companies linked to power distribution, switchgear, uninterruptible power supply, breakers and busways, such as Eaton Corp.

From MarketWatch

Lead times for electrical generators, switchgear and other equipment have in some cases grown by months.

From The Wall Street Journal