Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and next-gen automation, advocates for the prioritization of digital upgrades by energy decision-makers to unlock the full potential of sustainable, resilient, efficient, and flexible Grids of the Future at DistribuElec 2024. The company, known for its innovations in Electricity 4.0, network automation, and energy management solutions, highlighted its commitment to advancing the electric power industry.
Udai Singh, Vice President – Power Systems, Greater India, Schneider Electric, emphasized the importance of digitalizing the electricity value chain in the context of rapid electrification in India. He stated, “Schneider Electric provides a range of Electricity 4.0 solutions and technologies that can aid governments and stakeholders in achieving developmental objectives while ensuring sustainability acceleration.” The participation in DistribuElec 2024 allowed Schneider Electric to collaborate and engage with industry experts for a more interconnected and sustainable future.
Key innovations unveiled by Schneider Electric at DistribuElec 2024 include:
- Digital Grid Platform: EcoStruxure ADMS and EcoStruxure ArcFM bring forth a new era of the Digital Grid platform, promoting a converged, data-centric architecture for enhanced efficiency, reduced costs, improved reliability, and grid efficiency.
- Cloud-based EcoStruxure Distributed Energy Resource (DERMS): This innovation manages distributed energy resources, such as electric vehicles, energy storage, and rooftop solar, meeting increasing capacity demands and enabling flexible customer journeys.
- SF6-FREE Technology: Schneider Electric introduces SF6-free AirSeT technology, a sustainable and safe solution featuring digital capabilities for grid and commercial applications with pure air insulation and vacuum interruption.
- EcoStruxure Transformer Expert: An IoT sensors and software analytics subscription for oil transformers that facilitates monitoring of transformer health and optimizes maintenance through condition-based monitoring.
- EcoCare: A next-gen service plan providing expert facility management, proactive infrastructure support, and uninterrupted electrical uptime, contributing to decarbonization priorities with reduced downtime and extended asset lifespan.
- Digital Powertrain: Revolutionizing power distribution from Medium Voltage, Low Voltage, to Final Distribution, Schneider Electric’s Digital Power Train offers a sustainable solution to manage energy needs and meet sustainability goals.
- EasySet MV: An 11kV Primary Air Insulated Switchgear ‘Make in India’ product designed for higher operational safety and building reliable distribution networks in compact spaces.
- 33kV Gas Insulated Switchgear: Another ‘Make In India’ product suitable for secondary distribution applications, designed for higher operational safety, minimal maintenance, and a sealed-for-life system, making it suitable for highly polluted installations.
- EcoStruxure Power Automation System: Featuring the PowerLogic P7 protection relay, the latest EcoStruxure Power Automation System Engineering, and EcoStruxure System Management tools, creating a virtual representation of a substation for more reliable electrical grids, reduced maintenance costs, and optimized power management.
Schneider Electric’s presence at DistribuElec 2024 underscores its commitment to advancing the energy landscape through innovative and sustainable solutions.
