Sustainable low-voltage solutions

Low-voltage solutions combine energy-efficient products, Siemens EcoTech, circular design principles and recycled and bio-based materials in selected applications. The goal is to help reduce energy losses, support longer product use and provide product-specific environmental information.

Why sustainable low-voltage solutions?

More sustainable low-voltage solutions help reduce the environmental impact of electrical power distribution. Combining energy efficiency, circular design principles, material innovation and the Siemens EcoTech framework, they support informed decision-making and sustainability goals throughout the product lifecycle.

Help reduce energy losses through energy-efficient low-voltage power distribution
Help lower environmental impact through optimized product design and efficient operation
Integrate recycled and bio-based materials through validated partner collaborations
Support circular economy practices with repairability, reuse, refurbishment and recycling concepts
Provide transparent environmental information through the Siemens EcoTech framework and Siemens EcoTech Profiles (SEP)

This approach helps customers advance their sustainability goals while maintaining safety, availability and operational efficiency.

Key benefits

Reduce energy losses in operation

Improve energy efficiency in low-voltage power distribution and industrial controls to reduce energy losses, lower operational emissions and support long-term sustainability goals.

Enable circular economy practices

Apply circular design principles, more sustainable materials and lifecycle strategies to reduce resource consumption, extend product life and support reuse and recycling.

Build on Siemens EcoTech

Choose products that are part of the Siemens EcoTech framework backed by transparent environmental data, validated material concepts and proven partnerships – without compromising performance, safety or reliability.

100% Renewable electricity for manufacturing

270 t CO₂ reduction in manufacturing (BASF) *

50% Recycled material in housing (DOMO)

70% Bio-based plastic in housing (Envalior)

Featured capabilities

Rendering of three 3WA air circuit breakers.

1. Improve energy efficiency

Our solutions help reduce energy losses with high-performance low-voltage products designed to lower carbon emissions. Energy-efficient solutions help reduce operating costs and support sustainability goals.

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2. Advance circularity

We apply circular design principles across the product lifecycle – from durable product design and repairability to refurbishment, reuse and recycling. Keeping products in use longer helps reduce environmental impact.

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3. More sustainable materials

We increase the use of recycled and bio-based materials through validated partnerships. Material innovation reduces material-related CO₂ emissions without compromising quality.

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Siemens EcoTech is Siemens' environmental product performance framework. It helps you make informed decisions by providing transparent, product-specific environmental information based on clearly defined sustainability criteria. Every product is assessed across the entire lifecycle – from materials and design to the use phase and end of life.

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Driving sustainable innovation together

Collaboration is key to making low-voltage products more sustainable. Together with leading material and technology partners, Siemens is integrating recycled and bio-based materials into its products – while maintaining the performance, safety and reliability customers expect.

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Infographic on how production with SIRIUS 3RV2 is implemented at BASF

Together with BASF, Siemens introduced biomass-balanced plastics into SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breakers. According to BASF, renewable raw materials reduce the emission of carbon dioxide equivalents by ~270 tons per year*.

*The calculation of Product Carbon Footprint of materials is according to TfS Methodology and compares the CO2 reduction of the BASF Biomass Balanced product vs the conventional BASF product.

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Discover how others use low-voltage solutions

St. Joseph Hospital

At St. Joseph Hospital, Siemens supported a low-voltage power distribution project using SENTRON and SIVACON products. According to the project reference, the results included annual energy savings of €340k and a CO₂ reduction of 1,300 t.

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Explore resources and related content

Documents

Tech nical Article (German) | Ein zweites Leben für Kunststoffe aus elektrischen Installationsgeräten und Leistungsschaltern

Reports

Report | Siemens Infrastructure Transition Monitor 2025

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Siemens EcoTech framework

Discover how the Siemens EcoTech framework provides transparent, product-specific environmental information across the entire lifecycle. Compare environmental performance and make informed purchasing decisions.

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Resource efficiency and circularity

Learn how Siemens advances resource efficiency and circularity through circular products, lifecycle services and digital technologies that help extend product lifecycles, optimize resource use and reduce waste.

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Decarbonization and energy efficiency

Discover how energy efficiency, electrification and renewable energy integration help reduce emissions and support the transition to more sustainable industrial and infrastructure operations.