reduce energy costs with efficient solar power

Reduce energy costs with efficient solar powerPhotovoltaic products and solutions for residential & commercial buildings, and power plants

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Innovative photovoltaic solutions that give you world-class, reliable performance

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Solar solutions for any application

Experience you can depend on

the amount of all energy in Europe that must come from renewable sources by 2020

20%

Solar solutions for any size installation

Global energy demands increase every day. Consumption of electricity is growing disproportionately as industry and domestic systems require ever-greater amounts of energy. Renewable energy, from sources such as photovoltaic power, must help the world answer the energy challenge. In fact, by 2020, the Renewables Directive in Europe mandates that 20 per cent of energy must come from renewable sources.

As The Global Specialist in Energy ManagementTM, Schneider ElectricTM provides complete photovoltaic solutions for any size installation, from residential rooftops to utility-scale farms. Our innovative products help you get the most efficient solar harvest from your installation, and benefit from having a single supplier for all your components. Our products and solutions are present at every link in the energy chain and contribute to your energy savings.

All Schneider Electric components and products are designed and built to the highest standards, and are engineered specifically to meet the demanding requirements of your installation, for

professional solutions that stand out for your customers. Our expertise gives you significant value with low risk, with a high degree of confidence in your installations.

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Introducing Schneider Electric customised and highly-efficient PV solutions

PV power plantOur solution:Switchgear and circuit protectionPower conversion substationGrid connection substationInverters and array boxesSecuritySupervision and monitoringPanel structures

Commercial and industrial buildingsOur solution:Switchgear and circuit protectionPower conversion substationGrid connection substationInverters and array boxesSupervision and monitoringPanel structures

Residential grid-tie solarOur solution:Switchgear and circuit protectionInverters

Off-grid and backup powerOur solution:Multi-source managementInverters and chargersCircuit protection





KEy comPonEntS of ouR comPlEtE SolaR SolutIonS

> DC products

> Inverters

> AC products

> Enclosures

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‘We are committed to providing outstanding solar solutions, products, and services’.









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Solutions for residential buildings

Introducing easy-to-install solar products that reduce energy bills and carbon emissions in homes

PV emergency box DC box AC box1ph inverters 2 to 6 kW

Open Monitoring Solutions

C60NA DCswitch disconnector


iPRD40r PV-DCsurge arrester

iQuick PFsurge arresters Emergency

stop

iEM2000T meters

iC60circuit breakers

iID300mA ASiresidual current devices

Residential enclosure

PV emergency control

MX+OF/MNauxiliary switch

Interpact INS PV-1switch disconnector

Schneider Electric photovoltaic packages give you dependable, clean, and affordable solar power. High quality, highly efficient, and available everywhere, our systems are safe, easy-to-install and 100 per cent reliable, giving you a competitive edge.

Our complete grid-tie electrical systems provide you and your customers with turnkey photovoltaic power systems designed to suit your requirements. They increase the value of your customers’ homes, lower monthly living costs, and reduce carbon footprints.

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PV emergency box DC box AC box1ph inverters 2 to 6 kW





iQuick PFsurge arresters Emergency

stop

iEM2000T meters


iID300mA ASiresidual current devices

Residential enclosure


MX+OF/MNauxiliary switch

Interpact INS PV-1switch disconnector

‘Homeowners looking to reduce their energy bills can count on our reliable PV solutions’.

Residential application (1 - 10 kW)*

Solar power systems for residential applications can range up to 10 kW. We can provide every component you need for your solar installation.

* PV system design may vary depending on the market and the customer’s needs

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Solutions for small buildings

Small building application connected to LV grid (10 - 100 kW)

AC box

Prisma Plus Genclosure

iEM3000 meters

Interpact INS AC

Compact NSX switch disconnector

iQuick PFsurge arresters


Emergencystop


DC boxKaedraor

Thalassa 3ph inverter 15 to 20 kW

PV emergencybox

MX+OF/MN auxiliary switch

C60NA DC orSW60 DCswitch disconnector





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the number of countries that have some renewable energy policy in place today

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‘Solutions that offer 100 per cent green energy with zero carbon emissions – that’s smart business’.


We also have systems ideally suited for commercial use that can offset energy costs for small businesses and small buildings. Schneider Electric solar solutions are designed to be as efficient as possible while having a minimal system footprint. Designed for applications up to 100 kW, these solutions are easily mounted on rooftops, in parking lots or other available ground-mount spaces. Plus, our solutions are designed to last, and guarantee reliable, 100 per cent green energy production with zero carbon emissions for many years to come.

AC box

Prisma Plus Genclosure

iEM3000 meters

Interpact INS AC




Emergencystop


DC boxKaedraor

Thalassa 3ph inverter 15 to 20 kW

PV emergencybox







> a smart solution which is easy to install and maintain, highly flexible, and powerful

> a trusted, dependable supplier providing turn-key electrical Balance of System solutions

> local, long-term support from a global partner

> Savings of up to 30% off your energy bill with reliable, clean energy from the sun

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TeSys DF PVfuse carriers


Array Box

Advantys STB digital input

modules

CompactNSX DC PVswitch disconnector

DC combinerboxes

Inverter 100 - 680 kWSpacial or

Prisma


Conext Control

Sepamprotection relays

MV/LVDistribution transformer

SM6modular switchboard

iQuick PRDsurge arrester


Compact NSX MCCB including monitoring (Micrologic)

PV Box

Solutions for large buildings

In larger-scale applications, we offer unique opportunities to optimise the efficiency of your installation. Our customised, modular solutions provide the complete electrical chain between modules and grid connection – everything you’ll need – including real-time monitoring, advanced automation, reliable supervision, power conversion, and security.

They install easily on rooftops or surrounding spaces, and give you the high availability

and efficiency you need, from a single supplier. You also get the peace of mind that your installation will meet local regulations.

Large photovoltaic systems can be designed with either centralised or decentralised architectures. The following pages give an overview of these architectures and their benefits, but the optimal architecture for your PV system ultimately depends on a number of local factors.

A perfect match for your enterprise

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Array Box

Advantys STB digital input

modules


DC combinerboxes

Inverter 100 - 680 kWSpacial or

Prisma


Conext Control

Sepamprotection relays

MV/LVDistribution transformer




Compact NSX MCCB including monitoring (Micrologic)

PV Box

Large building application (100 - 1000 kW)*

Centralised architecture

‘We deliver everything between module and grid connection – the complete power conversion chain’.


A centralised system routes DC power generated by the solar panels through a single inverter. It’s a good choice if all of your solar panels and generators are of the same make or share the same technical characteristics.

One advantage of a centralised architecture is that it’s easier to install, with less AC cabling involved. Also, because all the solar energy produced by the system moves through a single inverter or PV box, monitoring is less complicated and the overall reliability of the system may be higher.

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Solutions for large buildings

DC box AC box

Kaedraor

Thalassa 3ph inverter 15 to 20 kW Prisma Plus Genclosure

iEM3000 meters

Interpact INS AC

PV emergencybox






C60NA DC orswitch disconnector



or

Powerdistributionsubstation

Prisma

Conext Control

Emergencystop


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Large building application (100 - 1000 kW)*

Decentralised architecture

DC box AC box

Kaedraor

Thalassa 3ph inverter 15 to 20 kW Prisma Plus Genclosure

iEM3000 meters

Interpact INS AC

PV emergencybox






C60NA DC orswitch disconnector



or

Powerdistributionsubstation

Prisma

Conext Control

Emergencystop


‘our solutions are customised to optimise the efficiency of your large-scale installation’.

A decentralised system routes DC power generated by the solar panels through more than one inverter. This architecture may be the best choice for PV systems which incorporate panels of different brands or technical characteristics, or use mismatched generators. Having more than one inverter lets you operate different equipment at optimal levels.

Maintenance of a decentralised system is simpler and more cost efficient because you can take a single inverter offline without shutting down the entire system. Decentralisation can be more suitable for sites with space or access limitations – installing several smaller inverters may be easier and less expensive than installing one large, hard-to-maneuver inverter.

* Common gateway for all applications

KEy comPonEntS of any laRGE BuIlDInG aPPlIcatIon IncluDE:

Inverters for network connection

> Schneider Electric inverters

Roof mount custom solutions

Ground mount custom solutions

Electric distribution LV/MV > LV Protection box (DC/AC) > Transformer and MV boxes > Branch point

Supervision and control > SCADA software > Data acquisition

Security systems > CCTV and access control > Schneider Electric and Pelco by Schneider Electric™

Predictive and corrective maintenance

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Array Box

Pelco securitysystem

Spacialenclosure

Compact NSX DC PV MCCB

Masterpact NW DC ACBcircuit breaker

Masterpact ACB(including monitoring)

Inverters 500 to 680 kW


SM6 MV compact

switchboard

TeSys contactor(600–2100A AC1) Sepam

protection relays


Prisma range enclosures

MV/LVdistribution transformer

DC boxes


iPRD 40r PV-DCsurge arrester

Compact NSX DC PVswitch disconnector

PV Box Power distributionsubstation

Advantys STB digital input modules

Conext Control Conext Control

Solutions for PV power plants

Introducing comprehensive electrical infrastructures, custom designed to improve the efficiency of large-scale installations

PV power plant application ( >1MW)*


Our turnkey, customised solutions are designed to ensure 97.5 per cent power availability over 20 years, far exceeding typical solar industry standards for utility-scale operations. This means greater energy efficiency and greater company

revenues. Complete modular solutions provide optimum time to market to help you reduce costs, and include power conversion, electrical distribution and supervision capabilities specifically adapted to solar applications.

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Array Box

Pelco securitysystem

Spacialenclosure

Compact NSX DC PV MCCB

Masterpact NW DC ACBcircuit breaker

Masterpact ACB(including monitoring)

Inverters 500 to 680 kW


SM6 MV compact

switchboard

TeSys contactor(600–2100A AC1) Sepam

protection relays


Prisma range enclosures

MV/LVdistribution transformer

DC boxes


iPRD 40r PV-DCsurge arrester

Compact NSX DC PVswitch disconnector

PV Box Power distributionsubstation

Advantys STB digital input modules

Conext Control Conext Control

the upper range of our capabilities for solar farms utilising the PV Box

100 mW

‘our turnkey solutions exceed the typical solar industry standards for utility-scale operations’.

PV Box Europe*

Integrated MV switchgear providing grid-connection and transformer feeder with circuit-breaker. Meets FNN and BDEW grid-connection requirements and is available at 500, 630, 1000, and 1250 kW power levels.

PV Box north america*

Concrete or metallic execution. Integrated Square D™ step-up transformer and medium voltage fused disconnect.

conext controlMonitoring solution for large commercial and PV power plants, suitable for harsh environmental conditions thanks to the use of industrial devices. Adaptable solution that fits your service contract. Provides optimised supervision of single or multiple sites with remote control.

Turnkey solutions

The PV Box is a complete solution for electrical distribution, automation, security, monitoring, and control available from Schneider Electric. A pre-wired equipment package for the European and North American markets, it is designed to meet the demands of large-scale, grid-tied solar farms and large commercial rooftop solar installations.

*Engineered to order PV Boxes

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Solutions for off-grid, Grid-interactive, and Backup Power applications

Grid-interactive and backup power

The Schneider Electric Conext™ XW System* is the ideal solution for grid-interactive and off-grid single-phase, split-phase, and three-phase applications. Most applications use solar arrays, but a wind generator, micro-hydro generator, and/or a fuel generator can also be incorporated into the system.

The grid interactive functionality allows excess energy that is generated to be exported to the grid, and allows the grid to act as an additional energy source

to charge the system’s batteries. Grid-connected homes can also benefit from the use of a Schneider Electric Conext XW System as the inverter will automatically detect a grid failure and instantly switch to backup power stored in the battery bank. When the grid is active, the XW System will monitor and regulate battery charging to ensure the batteries are ready to supply backup power when the grid fails.

Battery

HomeElectric

Appliances

Generator

Grid

Conext XWSCP

Conext XWAGS

Conext GatewayConext XW Inverter/Charger

Conext XW MPPTCharge Controller

* other inverters & solutions available – see product selection section

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Solutions for off-grid, Grid-interactive, and Backup Power applications

‘our off-grid and backup solutions help maximise your clean energy supply’.

Battery

HomeElectric

Appliances

Generator

Grid

Conext XWSCP

Conext XWAGS

Conext GatewayConext XW Inverter/Charger

Conext XW MPPTCharge Controller

Off-grid power

The Schneider Electric Conext XW System can process multiple forms of incoming power, making it a popular choice for off-grid applications (those not connected to the grid), as it provides homes with a completely autonomous supply of electricity. Most applications use solar arrays, but a wind generator, micro-hydro generator, and/or a fuel generator can also be incorporated into the system.

> Residential, commercial, and industrial

> Expandable system up to 36 kW using modular components

> all devices fully networked

> Superior battery management and charging

> High quality ac output with fast transfer time

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Get a balance of system that delivers a strong return on investment

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Product Selection GuideD

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Interpact InS This switch disconnector

is designed for maximum

performance and safety;

comes with a wide

choice of accessories

and auxiliaries.

compact™ nSX Molded case power circuit

breakers and switch

disconnectors with new

breaking capacities and

integrated monitoring.

Easy to install and safe

to use, comply with

national and international

standards, guaranteed.

Residential switchboards

Complete range of

weatherproof enclosures

(IP65 and IK09) from 5 to

72 modules combining

style and robustness.

Kaedra™

A proven, high-frequency, compact

design featuring wide MPPT

ranges and high efficiency for

small and large systems.

Available in 2.8 - 5 kW.

Residential - conext tX (na), Gt (aust & Spain)

The latest technology

for small to medium

commercial applications, this

transformerless design features

high peak and EU efficiency,

real-time monitoring and easy

customisation. Available in

15 kW and 20 kW.

Small commercial - conext tl (EmEa)

Residential (1-10 kW) and small building (10-100 kW)

C60 AC circuit

breakers are dedicated

to final distribution

applications, with

operating voltage

up to 440 Vac.

mcB c60

(1) IEC products. Please consult us for equivalent UL-Certified products

Interpact™ InS PV-1The INS PV1 is a DC

switch disconnector

dedicated to array

isolation and control with

Voc up to 600 Vdc.

c60PV-DcThe C60PV-DC is

a DC circuit breaker from

1 to 25A with operating

voltage up to 800 Vdc.

c60na-DcThe C60NA-DC is a DC switch

disconnector dedicated to

array isolation and control in

photovoltaic installation with

Voc up to 1000 Vdc.

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Product Selection Guide

Prisma Plus G Wall-mounted and

floorstanding enclosures for

electrical switchboards up

to 630 A, Icw: 25 kA rms/1s

(wall-mounted).

Pragma™

A complete range of

13/18/24 modular

enclosures. Surface-or

flush-mounting available.

iQuick PfThis precabled

surge arrester

protects inverters

from maximum

discharge currents

up to 10 kA.

iEm2000tiEM2000T kilowatt-hour

meters are DIN rail-mounted,

and designed for metering

active energy consumed by

a single-phase electric circuit.

iEm3000iEM3000 series energy

meters are DIN rail-

mounted, and designed for

metering active energy and

other parameters in three-

phase electric circuits.

mX+of/mnAn MCB auxiliary switch

dedicated to PV installations.

It sends information about the

status of the protection devices.

iPRD40r PV-DcThis DC type 2 surge arrester is

designed to help protect PV panels and

the DC inverter input from overvoltages

due to lightning strikes. It is available in

two versions: 600 Vdc and 1000 Vdc.

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Large building (100-1000 kW) and PV power plants ( >1000 kW)

Product Selection GuideIn

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thalassa™

Full range of insulated

enclosures suitable

to produce class II

assemblies.

Spacial™

Wall-mounted steel enclosure,

made from single piece metal

sheet, folded and welded

on the corners for high

robustness.

compact nSX Dc PVDC circuit breakers

and switch disconnectors

are available for

photovoltaic applications

up to 1000 Vdc.

masterpact™ nW Dc

masterpact nW

High current air circuit

breakers from 800 to

4000 A. Wide range

of common auxiliaries

and accessories

interchangeable on site.

High current air circuit

breakers from 800 to 6300 A.

Wide range of common

auxiliaries and accessories

interchangeable on site.

compact nS & nSX Molded case power

monitoring circuit breakers

and switch disconnectors with

integrated monitoring and new

breaking capacities.

(1) IEC products. Please consult us for equivalent UL-Certified products

Gt100/Gt250 Solar Inverters (north america)

Ultra-efficient design with

industry-leading CEC

efficiency of 96 per cent,

with isolation transformer

in one unit. Includes AC

and DC disconnects.

Gt500 Solar Inverter (north america)

This 3-phase inverter

provides high availability,

industry-leading CEC

efficiency of 97 per cent,

and is tested at a high

level to enhance reliability.

DC

pro

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mV/lV transformerDistribution

transformers.

A cost-effective solution

for PV electrical

distribution networks.

Compact self-contained

totally insulated switchgear

comprises 1 to 4

integrated, low dimension

functional units.

Rm6 switchgear

array BoxAllows connecting

several strings of PV

modules in parallel and

delivers the output DC

voltage and current

according to the

inverter power rating.

Sm6 switchgearModular, comprehensive

range of metal-enclosed

switchgear and control

gear units up to 24 kV.

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Gt250 E, Gt500 E, & Gt630 E Grid-tie Solar Inverters

Large building (100-1000 kW) and PV power plants ( >1000 kW)

Product Selection Guide

teSys f ac1 contactors Contactors for resistive

applications from 600 to 2100 A,

guaranteeing electrical

coordination with fuses offer

and with Masterpact NW

circuit breakers.

iQuick PRDType 2 withdrawable surge

arrester, with maximum

discharge current 8 to

40 kA suitable for any

earthing system.

Prisma™ range

Wall-mounted and floor-

standing enclosures for

electrical switchboards

up to 3200 A.

teSys™ Df PV Fuse carriers from 0.5 A

to 32 A, up to 1000 V.

Its compact size helps

to reduce the overall

size of the installation.

teSys BBar-mounted DC

contactors range specific

designed to control and

disconnect between

photovoltic panels and

DC inverters.

conext Xc Solar Inverter

The XC series has peak

efficiencies of 98.9 per

cent and its flexibility

allows the inverter to

be configured with

voltage and power

outputs up to 680 kVA.

iPRD 40r PV-Dc This DC type 2 surge arrester

is designed to help protect PV

panels and the DC inverter input

from overvoltages due to lightning

strikes. It is available in two

versions 600 Vdc and 1000 Vdc.

Sepam protective relays

Sepam MV digital

protection relays for current

and voltage protection, for any

distribution system.

Digital Signal Processor-based

controls with self-diagnostics,

power protection, and LCD for

display of operating status.

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Off-grid and Backup

XW ScPThe XW System Control Panel

(XW SCP) features a graphical, backlit

LCD display that provides system

configuration and diagnostic information

for devices connected to the Xanbus™

enabled network.

The Battery Temperature Sensor

(BTS) mounts on your battery and

measures its temperature.

BtSXW aGSThe XW Automatic Generator Start

(XW AGS) activates a generator to

provide an XW inverter/charger with

power to recharge a battery bank

or provide additional power for

heavy loads.

XW cKThe XW Connection Kit (CK) is a

wiring kit and conduit box used to

connect a second inverter to an XW

Power Distribution Panel.

XW cB

The XW Conduit Box (XW CB) can be used to

create systems larger than two inverters, or

to retrofit Xantrex XW Inverters into existing

systems.

XW PDP

The XW Power Distribution Panel (PDP) with conduit

box is factory-wired and labeled to support

a code-compliant single-inverter installation.

XW mPPt 60 120

Tracks the electrical

maximum power

point of a PV

array to deliver the

maximum available

current for charging

batteries. Accepts

PV array voltages up

to 120 Volts.

XW mPPt 80 600

Innovative charge controller that

offers an industry-first set of

features: high PV input voltage (up

to 600 Vdc), Maximum Power Point

Tracking (MPPT), and 80 A charge

current. Delivers lower installation

costs through fewer PV strings,

longer home runs, smaller wiring and

conduit, and virtual elimination of PV

combiner boxes and circuit breakers.

c Series controller

The C Series are field configurable

for 12 and 24 Vdc operation.

The C40 may be configured for

12, 24, or 48 Vdc operation.

All can be used as a charge,

diversion, or load.

conext SW Inverter/charger

Designed for battery

based off-grid backup

power applications

for remote locations

or when the grid goes

down, this pure sine-wave inverter/charger

is one of the most advanced inverter/

chargers in the market today.

conext XW Inverter/charger

An adaptable and scalable

solution for grid-interactive

and off-grid single-phase,

split-phase, and three-

phase applications up to

36 kW.

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Added value offer

m340Far more than a PLC, our

programmable automation

controllers (PACs) are built

to suit the needs of the

process industry and a

wide range of demanding

automation applications.

communications GatewayThe Gateway bridges the gap

between a GT Inverter or Conext

XW System and the system

owner’s computer, making it

the central component for a

residential or small commercial

remote monitoring system.

advantys™ StB digital input modules

Our IP20 distributed I/Os are designed for

distributed connection to sensors and actuators.

Adaptable to your network, and compatible with

most major fieldbus networks: Modbus, Ethernet,

CANopen®, DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS®, and

INTERBUS®.

ExSite Explosion Proof Camera

Systems meet rigorous hazardous

location certifications with state-

of-the-art integration, control and

programmability.

ExSite™ Explosion Proof camera by Pelco

DS nVs

The Digital Sentry® security software solution scales from single

video server applications to multiple, distributed servers. DS NVs,

is a full-featured, economical video solution.

With industry-defining features

designed for security, Spectra

continues to deliver high image quality,

high performance and reliability – for

both IP and analog applications.

A versatile network-based

imaging platform that can adapt

quickly to new technology,

bringing you advanced cameras

faster and in a variety of form

factors and enclosures.

Sarix™ camera systems by Pelco

Spectra™ Dome Positioning System by Pelco

at Schneider Electric, customer satisfactionis our number one priority

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From product availability to worldwide services, Schneider Electric brings reliable solar power to wherever you happen to be

Comprehensive and innovative solutions…

> Maximum quality standards during design, installation, and maintenance

> Integrated solution for electrical distribution, automation, security, monitoring, and control

> Engineering and design capabilities

> Value added by the Schneider Electric proven experience

… for the entire life cycle of your installation

> Maintain a high level of availability while reducing overall energy costs

> Optimisation of both capital and operational expenses

> Continuing improvements and upgrades

> Global support, including 24-hour technical assistance

> Localised services for enhanced support to the end-user in any country

Schneider Electric: a trusted partner for all phases of your project

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Choose Schneider Electric for state-of-the-art products and reliable services you can depend on

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