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RF Code and Schneider Electric have confirmed a worldwide strategic partnership.

Through the partnership, RF Code’s intelligent software-enabled wire-free hardware is integrated with Schneider Electric’s data center infrastructure management (DCIM) solution EcoStruxure IT.

“Building upon EcoStruxure IT’s existing partner ecosystem, this integration provides real-time visibility into asset data for both IT and facilities managers, enabling a key next step in automated service deliveries and data center service optimization,” said Kevin Brown, Senior Vice President, EcoStruxure Solutions, Secure Power Division, Schneider Electric.

“We’re excited about the integration of our EcoStruxure IT DCIM solution with RF Code and continue on the path towards holistic management of IT and facilities.”

Easy to install and configure, RF Code’s solution includes patented real-time, wire-free sensor technology integrated with RF Code CenterScape software, a simple and easy-to-use cloud-based asset management portal.

“At RF Code, we are constantly enhancing the breadth and depth of our active, wire-free RFID sensors and CenterScape software to help enterprise data centers”

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. 

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LAGOS, Nigeria – May 26, 2024 – Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of its microgrid solution Villaya Flex at the Alliance for Rural Electrification Energy Access Investment Forum 2024. The forum, taking place in Lagos, Nigeria on May 21-23, brings together private and public sector actors to expand access to energy, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa.

The International Energy Agency estimates that 756 million people globally live without electricity, hindering economic and human development. Ensuring access to clean and affordable energy is one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and particularly relevant to sub-Saharan Africa, where an estimated 80% of people without access to electricity live.

Villaya Flex is a packaged microgrid solution that maximizes clean energy while reducing pollution from genset usage. It was specially designed for communities, facilitating the journey toward decarbonized, independent electricity while meeting today’s energy challenges. The solution can be sized, ordered, commissioned, operated, and maintained easily with high levels of battery storage scalability. It includes the following components:

• All-in-one hybrid power conversion Unit. 50/100 kVA bidirectional hybrid power conversion unit.
• Battery storage. Capture and store onsite generation to drive resilience, sustainability, and efficiency.
• Energy control center. A centralized panel to manage multiple energy sources into an intelligent power management system.
• Advanced and cyber secure easy-to-use digital monitoring platform:
  • EcoStruxure™ Microgrid Advisor (energy production management)
  • EcoStruxure™ Energy Access Expert (demand-side management)
  • EcoStruxure™ Microgrid Build (system design simplification) 

“Villaya Flex is a renewable energy solution that provides energy access as a more sustainable and affordable option for off-grid communities,” said Bala Vinayagam, SVP Microgrid Line of Business, Schneider Electric. “This solution is designed for off-grid communities and remote villages facing energy shortages, limited access to electricity, and high fuel costs.”

With it, Schneider expands its portfolio of products and solutions that aim to help reach the UN’s 2030 target of universal access to energy.

“At this event, Schneider Electric is here to engage in advancing investments for renewable electrification, sustainable electricity access, climate action, and addressing energy skills challenges,” said Albert Fuchet, Global VP of Access to Energy, Schneider Electric. “Additionally, through the event, the company aims to explore opportunities to collaborate with both the private and public sectors to drive a sustainable and inclusive energy transition, unlocking sustainable access to the future for all.”

At the event, Schneider Electric will also showcase a range of innovative solutions to expand energy access. Its experts will speak on key topics such as catalyzing investments for renewable electrification, decentralizing the renewable energy sector, and accelerating the clean energy transition across sub-Saharan Africa.

As an Impact company, Schneider Electric is committed to bridging progress and sustainability for all. Through its Access to Energy program, established in 2009, Schneider Electric aims to connect 50 million people globally to clean and reliable energy by 2025.

About Schneider Electric 

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.

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Schneider Electric (EPA:SCHN) and Capgemini have teamed up to combine their expertise in energy management and automation, and technology transformation services, to offer new solutions and technologies in the energy optimisation arena.

The energy sector accounted for more than 75% of global greenhouse gas emissions in recent years according to the International Energy Agency, giving heavy importance to optimising energy efficiency with greener, smarter solutions.

Introducing the Energy Command Centre

The two companies have now revealed the Energy Command Centre (ECC) solution, developed by Capgemini and powered by Schneider Electric.

The ECC is designed to be an integrated, centralised platform to monitor, control and optimise building assets that consume energy, including data centres and critical environment rooms.

It combines artificial intelligence with machine learning and Internet of Things technologies to measure, predict and improve the overall performance of energy assets, with a particular focus on energy intensity, health of critical assets, critical operations and renewable energy generation.

“Tackling the energy and climate crises is paramount, and energy efficiency plays a key role in mitigating these challenges,” Schneider Electric CEO Peter Herweck said.

“Decarbonisation through electrification and digitisation is a necessity for a sustainable future. We are very excited to collaborate with Capgemini, as it allows us to further advance our efforts to drive energy efficiency and sustainable practices.

“Together we can make a meaningful impact.”

Prototype achieved 29% reduction in consumption

The companies say the ECC leverages real-time energy consumption and emissions data combined with modular and interoperable building management software and systems to help lower energy consumption and spend, directly contributing to net-zero goals.

“At Capgemini we are deeply convinced that there is an incredible untapped potential for digital technologies and data to accelerate the energy transition. We share this vision and commitment with Schneider Electric,” said Capgemini CEO Aiman Ezzat.

“We are at a pivotal moment for the energy transition and are thrilled to join forces and combine our deep technology and data expertise with Schneider Electric’s reputed solutions, to empower organisations to manage and accelerate their energy decarbonisation pathway.”

An ECC prototype tested across Capgemini’s operations in India in 2022 achieved a 29% reduction in energy consumption in 2023 compared to 2019 across the company’s eight main campuses in India.

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Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. 

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Schneider Electric, a global provider of solutions for the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Capgemini, a global supplier of business and technology transformation services, announced a new collaboration in energy optimization. Designed to help organizations accelerate their journey towards smarter and greener facility management and energy efficiency, the Energy Command Center leverages an end-to-end combination of digital solutions and cutting-edge technologies, to help to both simplify energy management and optimize its consumption.

One Integrated Platform to Monitor, Predict, Control, and Optimize All Energy Assets

The Energy Command Center solution, developed by Capgemini and powered by Schneider Electric, is an integrated and centralized platform to monitor, control and optimize building assets consuming energy, including data centers and critical environment rooms. The platform combines advanced artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning logics and algorithms, and the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to measure and predict various metrics, such as energy intensity, health of critical assets, critical operations, renewable energy generation, and the overall performance across energy assets.

Schneider Electric’s connected products, edge control, and advisory applications help organizations to more efficiently manage their energy supply across multiple assets, such as factories, offices, or other infrastructure, while also helping to reduce energy consumption across their operations in one integrated platform. Capgemini brings its expertise in data integration and processing, AI and machine learning, and the integration of products and software in a central decision-making platform.

Using real-time energy consumption and carbon emission data combined with modular and interoperable building management software and systems, the Energy Command Center helps to lower energy consumption and spend to help achieve organizational goals while further accelerating towards a net-zero future.

A prototype of the solution has been tested since 2022 across Capgemini’s operations in India, which account for about a quarter of the Capgemini Group’s energy footprint, helping to enable real-time monitoring and efficient control of energy supply across multiple assets, while also helping to reduce and optimize energy consumption across operations in one integrated, centralized platform. With a 29 percent reduction in energy consumption in 2023 (versus 2019) tracked across Capgemini’s eight main campuses located in India, the platform is making a material contribution to the Capgemini Group’s objectives to decarbonize its operations.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. 

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Schneider Electric, leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Capgemini, a global leader in business and technology transformation services, today announced a new collaboration in energy optimization. Designed to help organizations accelerate their journey towards smarter and greener facility management and energy efficiency, the Energy Command Center leverages a unique end-to-end combination of digital solutions and cutting-edge technologies, to both simplify energy management and optimize its consumption.

According to IEA’s analysis, energy has accounted for more than three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. Clean electricity, combined with the digitization of energy management technology, is critical to accelerate energy transition.

One integrated platform to monitor, predict, control, and optimize all energy assets

The Energy Command Center solution, developed by Capgemini and powered by Schneider Electric, is an integrated and centralized platform to monitor, control and optimize all building assets consuming energy including data centers or critical environment1 rooms. The platform combines advanced artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning logics and algorithms, and the Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to measure and predict various metrics like energy intensity, health of critical assets, critical operations, renewable energy generation, and the overall performance across all energy assets.

Schneider Electric’s leading connected products, edge control, and advisory applications help organizations efficiently manage their energy supply across multiple assets, such as factories, offices, or other infrastructure, while also reducing energy consumption across their operations in one integrated platform. Capgemini brings its expertise in data integration and processing, AI and machine learning, and the integration of all products and software in a central decision-making platform.

Using real-time energy consumption and carbon emission data combined with modular and interoperable building management software and systems, the Energy Command Center helps to lower energy consumption and spend to help achieve organizational goals while accelerating towards a net-zero future.

“At Capgemini we are deeply convinced that there is an incredible untapped potential for digital technologies and data to accelerate the energy transition. We share this vision and commitment with Schneider Electric,” said Aiman Ezzat, CEO at Capgemini. “We are at a pivotal moment for the energy transition and are thrilled to join forces and combine our deep technology and data expertise with Schneider Electric’s reputed solutions, to empower organizations to manage and accelerate their energy decarbonization pathway.”

Peter Herweck, CEO at Schneider Electric, said “Tackling the energy and climate crises is paramount, and energy efficiency plays a key role in mitigating these challenges. Decarbonization through electrification and digitization is a necessity for a sustainable future. We are very excited to collaborate with Capgemini, as it allows us to further advance our efforts to drive energy efficiency and sustainable practices. Together we can make a meaningful impact.”

29% reduction in energy consumption for Capgemini’s eight main campuses located in India

A prototype of the solution has been tested since 2022 across Capgemini’s operations in India, which account for about a quarter of the Capgemini Group’s energy footprint, enabling real-time monitoring and efficient control of energy supply across multiple assets, while also reducing and optimizing energy consumption across operations in one integrated, centralized platform. With a 29% reduction in energy consumption in 2023 (versus 2019) tracked across Capgemini’s eight main campuses located in India, the platform is making a material contribution to the Capgemini Group’s objectives to decarbonize its operations.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On.

Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.

We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.

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Schneider Electric announced a collaboration with Crux, a sustainable finance technology company, to purchase Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credits from Silfab Solar.

Schneider Electric’s purchase of these tax credits generated supplemental investment funds for Silfab to accelerate its expansion plans for American manufacturing of solar energy for commercial and residential utilization.

“We are excited to announce a tax credit transfer agreement with Crux and Silfab Solar to accelerate the growth and expansion of American domestic manufacturing of solar energy,” said Aamir Paul, president of North America operations for Schneider Electric. “By leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act’s new tax credit transfer provisions, we can foster the development of renewable energy infrastructure and contribute to a more sustainable planet.”

Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the new transferable tax credit market allows clean energy developers and manufacturers to sell their tax credits to third parties for cash — creating a powerful market mechanism to channel private sector investments into energy infrastructure, innovative technologies and advanced manufacturing. Thin-film panel manufacturer First Solar also announced in December 2023 that it sold 45X tax credits to a financial services company.

The purchase of Silfab’s tax credits represents one of the transactions that the Schneider Sustainability Business has facilitated on behalf of its parent company. The Sustainability Business is similarly advising many other corporations on tax credit purchase opportunities, representing dozens of investors and billions in annual corporate tax liability.

“We are delighted to announce this transaction with Silfab and deeply appreciate the collaboration with Crux. Crux’s platform adds transparency and visibility into market opportunities, adding to our robust process for sourcing for tax credits in the market for Schneider and our corporate clients. Our role is to help our clients know where to access the best possible tax credits, including with partners like Silfab and Crux, all while mitigating buyer risk; this transaction is a testament to that successful process,” said Hans Royal, senior director of renewable energy & cleantech at Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business.

“Silfab was pleased to partner with Schneider to unlock the value of our advanced manufacturing tax credits,” said Paolo Maccario, CEO and president of Silfab Solar. “As a result, we were able to monetize our 45X tax credits, providing us access to additional capital that is beneficial in expanding our US solar manufacturing capacity. Silfab is deeply committed to US energy independence and buyers like Schneider Electric allow us to further accelerate our growth.  Crux was also an important partner to this transaction, helping connect us to Schneider via their intuitive and accessible platform.”

About Schneider Electric

Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. 

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With Schneider Electric, Digital Realty has signed five renewable energy PPAs, totalling 134MW, to bring its global renewable energy contract to 1.4GW

A data centre giant’s landmark renewable energy commitment is set to change the wider digital landscape as demand for interconnectivity and green power grows.

Digital Realty, with help from fellow data centre powerhouse Schneider Electric, has signed five new power purchase agreements (PPAs) to serve its operations in Spain and France with clean, renewable energy, underscoring the ever-increasing demand for digital services and clean energy to power these hungry workloads.

Digital Realty is committed to expanding its renewable energy coverage globally and meeting its sustainability goals, including the long-term ambition to make 100% renewable energy available to customers, achieve carbon neutrality across Scope 1 and 2 emissions for its French data centre portfolio from 2020 to 2030 and to attain carbon neutrality for its entire EU data centre portfolio by 2030 in line with the EU Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact.

Digital Realty: Five landmark PPAs in France and Spain

In Spain, Digital Realty has signed a package solar deal comprising three separate 12-year agreements. Developed by Spanish solar developer BRUC, the projects in Cadiz and Zaragoza, CEO Luis Venero says, will play into its strategy of achieving stable, long-term income with reputed companies “that share our vision of a renewable energy transition to fight against climate change”.

Wind and solar projects in France and Spain will power Digital Realty data centres. Credit: American Public Power Association

Just north, in France, Digital Realty has signed two 15-year deals for wind energy in France. With wpd as developer, small wind farms in Bretagne and Hauts-de-France will provide a predictable renewable energy supply for its sites.

“We are proud to support our customers’ objectives to reduce their carbon footprint,” says wpd’s French Onshore President Grégoire Simon. “PPA contracts offer cost-effective and predictable energy supply solutions for companies wishing to commit to the energy transition.”

Collectively, the five PPAs reprepresent around 347GWh of renewable energy, enough to power 200,000 European households a year. These projects will add to the pool of renewable energy across Europe where Digital Realty’s operations have been 100% matched with renewable energy since 2020.

Schneider Electric’s SVP of the Secure Power Division in Europe, Marc Garner, added: “The data centre industry is one of the world’s most critical sectors, powering the global digital economy and driving the green transition through the adoption, generation and development of renewable power. 

“PPAs such as these are integral to its future, helping energy-intensive industries to simultaneously reap the financial and sustainability benefits of green innovation, and we’re glad to support Digital Realty as it continues to decarbonize its world-leading data centre portfolio.”

Digital Realty’s sustainability strategy

Digital Realty’s commitment to ESG is helping enterprises cut costs and meet their sustainability goals, too. It was the first data centre organisation of its calibre to join the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which has led to make the following pledges as part of its commitment.

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Schneider Electric and Capgemini have joined forces to launch an innovative energy management platform named “Energy Command Center.” This platform is engineered to assist organisations in monitoring and managing the performance of energy assets across their operations, with the primary aim of optimising energy consumption.

The Energy Command Center harnesses a unique combination of digital solutions and state-of-the-art technologies to simplify and enhance energy management, thus supporting organisations in their journey towards smarter and greener facility management.

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted that energy accounts for over three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions. The collaboration between Schneider Electric and Capgemini recognises the importance of clean electricity and the digitisation of energy management technologies to accelerate the global energy transition.

The Energy Command Center provides an integrated and centralised platform designed to monitor, control, and optimise all building assets that consume energy. This includes data centres and critical environments. The system incorporates advanced artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning algorithms, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to measure and predict metrics such as energy intensity, asset health, critical operations, renewable energy generation, and the overall performance of energy assets.

Schneider Electric contributes its expertise in connected products, edge control, and advisory applications to help organisations manage their energy supply across multiple assets such as factories and offices efficiently. This approach not only reduces energy consumption but does so within a single integrated platform. Capgemini’s role involves leveraging its knowledge in data integration and processing, AI and machine learning, and integrating all products and software into a central decision-making platform.

By using real-time energy consumption and carbon emission data, coupled with modular and interoperable building management systems, the Energy Command Center aims to lower energy consumption and expenses. This allows organisations to meet their goals while advancing towards a net-zero future.

Aiman Ezzat, CEO of Capgemini, commented on the initiative, stating, “At Capgemini, we are deeply convinced that there is incredible untapped potential for digital technologies and data to accelerate the energy transition. We share this vision and commitment with Schneider Electric. We are at a pivotal moment for the energy transition and are thrilled to join forces and combine our deep technology and data expertise with Schneider Electric’s reputed solutions to empower organisations to manage and enhance their energy decarbonisation pathways.”

Peter Herweck, CEO of Schneider Electric, echoed this sentiment, saying, “Tackling the energy and climate crises is paramount, and energy efficiency plays a key role in mitigating these challenges. Decarbonisation through electrification and digitisation is imperative for a sustainable future. We are excited to collaborate with Capgemini, as it allows us to further our efforts in driving energy efficiency and sustainable practices. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.”

Since 2022, a prototype of the Energy Command Center solution has been tested across Capgemini’s operations in India, which constitute approximately a quarter of the company’s energy footprint. The platform has facilitated real-time monitoring and control of energy supply across various assets, leading to a 29% reduction in energy consumption by 2023 (compared to 2019) at Capgemini’s eight main campuses in India.

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