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Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is investing £42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. More than 200 jobs will be created to meet the increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK’s move to cleaner energy including renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and intelligent, energy-efficient buildings.  sustainable design The site, which is almost triple the size...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the launch of its Schneider Electric Training program in the UK and Ireland (UK&I).    Schneider Electric’s vision in the UK&I is to create a best-in-class approach to training, unifying specialist academies, courses, and digital campuses into a holistic offering - Schneider Electric Training.   skills gap The move is in response to the chronic skills gap in eng...

Schneider Electric, the global pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) designed and engineered to be a part of a flexible, scalable, and highly efficient architecture. BESS Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is the cornerstone for a fully integrated microgrid solution that is driven by Schneider Electric’s controls, optimization, and world-renowned digital and field services. Graybar, a major distrib...

Schneider Electric and Mainspring Energy announced at the annual CERAWeek Conference that they are partnering to offer a new hybrid-energy technology that combines Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Microgrid Solution and turn-key design-build services with Mainspring’s groundbreaking Linear Generator. The combination provides power and fuel flexibility as well as energy resiliency for commercial and industrial customers. innovative energy solution As the energy sector seeks t...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Hy Stor Energy, a company pioneering carbon-free renewable hydrogen production and long-duration storage at scale announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to support the development of Hy Stor Energy’s Mississippi Clean Hydrogen Hub (MCHH) and its broader U.S. development platform. In this partnership, Schneider Electric and Hy Stor Energy are solving large-scale...

Schneider Electric., the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize data center infrastructure and pave the way for groundbreaking advancements in edge artificial intelligence (AI) and digital twin technologies. AI data center reference designs Schneider Electric will leverage its expertise in data center infrastructure and NVIDIA’s advanced AI technologies to introduce the first publicly available AI data c...

Schneider Electric - the global major in the digital transformation of energy management and automation - announced plans to invest $140 million into its U.S. manufacturing operations and create about 750 new manufacturing jobs across the country in 2024. The company will invest $85 million initially to transform and equip an existing 500,000 square foot building in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and upgrade its existing Smyrna, Tennessee manufacturing operations. Both locations will manufacture custom...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the release of Back-UPS BE Series – 900 & 1050 VA. These feature-rich uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) come with an increased power capacity from 850 to 900VA and a new 1050VA offering. Ensuring uninterrupted connectivity to a home network has become an indispensable necessity in today's world, particularly with the demands of remote work requiring constant access to hardware...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the latest innovations and progress towards accelerating grid modernization at DISTRIBUTECH International® 2024, the annual transmission and distribution event for utilities, technology providers, and industry pioneers.  Schneider has also affirmed their leadership in distributed energy resources management with its recognition by Guidehouse Insights as a pioneer in 2024 for bot...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces that it has committed to invest in a portfolio of Texas-based clean energy projects utilizing a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement (TCTA) for solar and battery storage systems developed, built, and operated by ENGIE North America (ENGIE). The contracted projects are expected to come online throughout 2024 and will enable Schneider Electric to get closer to its 100% renewable energy goal in th...

Schneider Electric., the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, in collaboration with the technology companies Intel and Red Hat, announced the release of a Distributed Control Node (DCN) software framework. An extension of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure™ Automation Expert, this new framework enables industrial companies to move to a software-defined, plug-and-produce solution, allowing them to enhance their operations, ensure quality, reduce co...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, automation, is proud to confirm its spot on Corporate Knights’ 2024 Global 100 list of Most Sustainable Corporations in the World for the 13th time in a row. Schneider Electric earned the #1 ranking among its peer group and came 7th in the Global 100 list. ESG, sustainability Schneider Electric’s inclusion in the top 10 demonstrates the company’s exemplary performance acros...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces that Google, ASM, and HP have joined the Catalyze program, which aims to accelerate access to renewable energy across the global semiconductor value chain and IT supply landscape, as new global sponsors. The first-of-its-kind program was first announced in July, with sponsors Intel and Applied Materials. The announcement that three more technology companies have now joined as founding sp...

Schneider Electric., the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, called on energy decision-makers to prioritize digital upgrades to realize the potential of sustainable, resilient, efficient and flexible Grids of the Future. Europe’s electricity systems The urgent call comes as world pioneers gather at COP28 in Dubai to accelerate climate action while at the same time, key players in the electric power industry meet at Enlit Europe 2023 in Paris, Fr...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a $1,000,000 pledge to the NAED Education & Research Foundation (NERF) to support their Next Level Now campaign. Schneider Electric is the first manufacturer to join the industry-wide effort to develop insights, tools, and services that support the digital transformation and modernization of the distribution channel. Schneider Electric - a long-time member of N...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the appointment of Heather Cykoski as Senior Vice President, Industrial Automation, U.S.A. & Process Automation, Canada. In this role, Cykoski is focusing on accelerating growth of Industrial Automation, inclusive of discrete, hybrid, and process manufacturing, in the United States and Canada. She will also work closely with local and global stakeholders – including AVEVA...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced at its Capital Markets Day meeting with investors - a $3 billion multi-year agreement with Compass Datacenters. The agreement extends the companies’ existing relationship that integrates their respective supply chains to manufacture and deliver prefabricated modular data center solutions.   Need for a new breed of data centers The skyrocketing gene...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and the United States Air Force marked the successful implementation of a $406 million infrastructure improvement project that modernizes energy resilience systems and enhances national security at Yokota Air Base in Japan. Located 28 miles from downtown Tokyo, Yokota Air Base is a critical hub for U.S. military operations in the Pacific, enabling rapid response across the Indo-Pacific region and...

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and sustainability, today announced that it has retained the top spot in the 2023 Guidehouse Insights Energy Service Company (ESCO) Leaderboard. Guidehouse Insights is a global market intelligence firm that uses a proprietary methodology to provide an objective assessment of the ESCO market.  This marks the third consecutive Leaderboard in which Guidehouse Insights has ranked Schneider Electric as the #1 ESCO, demonstrating its com...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, together with Boston University, announces a first-of-its-kind study that finds that more than 2 million new jobs and up to 141 million additional job years can be created in Europe and the United States by adopting clean energy technologies in new and retrofitted buildings. The results come from a research collaboration between the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) and...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced a broad portfolio of product innovations at the NECA 2023 Convention & Trade Show taking place September 29 through October 2 in Philadelphia, PA. Designed to accelerate the new energy landscape, these innovations will support electrical contractors and installers who play a vital role at the forefront of energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability for residential, commercial, an...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been included in the Fortune 2023 ‘Change the World’ list — a ranking of the top companies in the world making positive social or environmental impact through activities integral to their core business strategy and operations. The inclusion, announced on September 27, 2023, marks the fourth time Schneider Electric has featured on this prestigious annual list. Fortune evaluate...

Retrofitting buildings using a digital-first approach is the best pathway to decarbonization, according to new research from Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Buildings represent an estimated 37% of global carbon emissions, and as about half of today’s buildings are still likely to be in use in 2050, the sector must urgently reduce operational carbon emissions, by making buildings more energy efficient. Electric-powered alt...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, joined forces with state, region, and local officials and dignitaries to formally unveil its new 160,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in El Paso, Texas.  The plant is part of a $300 million U.S. manufacturing investment the company has made to support customers who will use the electrical equipment produced in it, contributing to the advancement of the energy transition and the build-out o...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces that it has begun taking orders for Schneider Home, a first-of-its-kind integrated home energy management solution that makes homes more efficient and resilient. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January, this award-winning solution provides energy independence automating energy production, storage, measurement, and control – all from a single, easy-to-use app....

Schneider Electric, the provider in the digital transformation of energy management, automation, and sustainability, announced its plans to launch EcoStruxure Resource Advisor Copilot, a conversational AI tool designed to help business leaders interact with their enterprise energy and sustainability data at even greater speed. Resource Advisor system Using Large Language Model technology, Schneider Electric has securely built Copilot as a convenient digital companion embedded inside Resource...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and industrial automation, launches a Managed Security Services (MSS) offering to help customers in operational technology (OT) environments address the increased cyber risk associated with the demand for remote access and connectivity technologies. With the manufacturing industry reporting the highest share of cyberattacks in 2022, business owners increasingly recognize the need for innovative cybersecurity solu...

Schneider Electric and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced the deployment of a distributed energy resource management system (DERMS) on Microsoft Azure to more effectively maintain grid reliability, and accelerate customer adoption of distributed energy resources (DER) such as electric vehicles, energy storage, and rooftop solar. Maintaining reliable energy service has grown more challenging as the country navigates extreme weather and heavier demand for electricity. The e...

Schneider Electric, the pioneer in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announces the launch of a new modular, flexible solution to add smart panel functionality to standard home electrical systems. This solution, including new Square D™ Control Relays and the Schneider Energy Monitor, offer homeowners nationwide app-based control with easier installation and at a lower cost than current smart panel options. Reducing utility bills Installing this solution wil...

Schneider Electric, the globally renowned company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced its number-one ranking in the inaugural Guidehouse Insights 2023 Microgrid Integrator Leaderboard, acknowledging Schneider’s unique strategy and execution, demonstrated through its microgrid services, technologies and innovative scope of delivery through joint ventures. Microgrids provide flexibility At a time where extreme weather events increasingly im...