en.Wedoany.com Reported - Siemens has announced a major expansion of its Fusesaver manufacturing facility in Queensland, Australia. The plant's footprint is expected to increase from 1,400 square meters to 5,500 square meters, with employee numbers set to double, generating over $300 million in additional export revenue over the next ten years.
The expansion aims to support increased production of the Fusesaver product, which was originally developed in Queensland and is now deployed in over 35 countries. Siemens stated that this investment reinforces its long-term commitment to Australian innovation, advanced manufacturing, and the global energy transition.
The Fusesaver device is described as the world's fastest medium-voltage vacuum circuit breaker, with an operating time of approximately 10 milliseconds. It is designed to reduce the risk of bushfires caused by broken conductors while improving grid reliability. According to Siemens, the technology has helped rural grids reduce sustained outages by up to 80%, equivalent to avoiding approximately 760,000 hours of power outages. Additionally, the technology helps reduce grid maintenance travel by up to 38 million kilometers, potentially saving over 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
Queensland Minister for Finance, Trade, Employment and Training, Ros Bates, said the investment highlights the state's manufacturing capabilities. Bates noted that it demonstrates how global companies investing in local capacity can create jobs, boost exports, and deliver economic benefits.
Siemens also stated that the expansion will support the continued production of another product developed in Queensland and exported globally—the Compact Modular Recloser.
Peter Halliday, a Siemens representative, said the expansion reflects the company's long-standing focus on innovation and sustainability, marking a new chapter in Siemens' efforts to create a positive impact for the world from Queensland. Dr. Brett Watson stated that the project showcases the global potential of locally developed technology, noting that the development of Fusesaver combines Australian ingenuity with Siemens' world-leading technology.
Growing global demand is driven by utility companies' focus on grid resilience, bushfire risk reduction, and renewable energy integration. The technology is now manufactured and exported from Queensland, with deployments in markets including the United States, Brazil, the United Kingdom, and Australia. For example, utilities such as Powercor have used the technology to improve grid reliability and reduce bushfire risk.
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