How the infrastructure needed to support the EV boom will create a greener energy system
By David Hall, VP Power Systems, Schneider Electric The transportation sector is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions – a situation that must be addressed in the next eight years if we are to halt climate change. Electric vehicles, with no tailpipe emissions and much less pollution across the entire supply chain than petrol or diesel […]
Putting the ‘smart’ into smart grids: A recipe for success
By David Hall, VP Power Systems at Schneider Electric UK & Ireland The energy landscape, as we know it, is transforming in front of our eyes. Electric utilities are gearing up to transition to renewable generation due to the need for decarbonisation. Electric utilities are responsible for 25% of all carbon emissions globally. Cleaning up […]
Case study: Network Rail invests in reliable signalling power with Schneider Electric’s Compact PSP
How intelligent power supply solutions help Network Rail’s signalling equipment operate reliably with reduced costs and carbon emissions. Network Rail owns, operates and develops Britain’s railway infrastructure. The company has 14 routes across five Network Rail regions, including Eastern, North-West and Central, Southern, Wales and Western and Scotland’s Railway. Specifically, Scotland’s Railway makes up over […]
Connectivity is your killer advantage
Competitive prices, expertise and unbeatable customer service make for a successful electrician. Yet, in today’s day and age, being connected is your killer advantage. Digital is big business, with McKinsey predicting it to generate $11.1 trillion a year by 2025. If a contractor can adopt digital products and offerings, they have an edge on the […]
Schneider Electric gives away free welcome pack on mySchneider
Schneider Electric is giving away a free welcome goodie pack to all electricians who sign up or log into mySchneider on the web and complete their profile information. This ongoing offer has already seen 2,000 welcome packs sent out, with approximately 500 of those being given to electricians in the last couple of months. mySchneider web […]
Schneider Electric relaunches mySchneider with new updates
Schneider Electric has announced the relaunch of mySchneider for electricians in the UK and Ireland. mySchneider provides the electrical community with one-stop-shop access to products, tools and business advice to help set up, finance, promote and grow an electrical business. Increasingly, the electrical industry is transitioning to digital, meaning that catalogues, product orders, quotes, and installation […]
Schneider Electric enables 86% carbon footprint reduction on railways
Schneider Electric has announced that they are working with Network Rail to install cost-effective and environmentally friendly intelligent signalling equipment across four locations in Scotland. The new equipment will enable a more sustainable solution to reducing infrastructure failures and downtime for repairs, which will help lessen disruption for passengers and improve value for money for […]
Distribution boards: the heart of your electrical system
By Nico van der Merwe, Vice President of Home and Distribution at Schneider Electric Whether you’re rewiring a small residential property or a large commercial building, the distribution board is the core consideration. Over the years, it has evolved from a simple device for isolating power with relatively crude fuse wires to a modern unit […]
Schneider Electric Introduces EcoStruxure Building Graph
Schneider Electric have announced EcoStruxure Building Graph, a new building operating system and linked data platform. The operating system will provide the digital twin of buildings for seamless access to building systems’ data and control. EcoStruxure Building Graph delivers value for building owners, operators, and tenants by linking the complex network of interactions between humans […]
Schneider Electric launches GenieEvo Connected, air insulated switchgear
Schneider Electric has launches GenieEvo Connected, a comprehensive, reliable switchgear range with unparalleled connectivity for asset health monitoring. GenieEvo switchgear is a pioneering solution for large industries and mid-sized buildings. It has a 40-year proven track record of enhanced safety and reliable performance with a long, durable service life in data centres, factories, buildings and energy infrastructure. As the latest model, GenieEvo Connected […]