Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and next-gen automation, launched eight new innovative products and solutions at its multi-city Innovation Days 2024, held in Mumbai. The series of events will span the key cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata, over the next few weeks, aiming to directly engage with over 2,000 end customers, partners, and stakeholders in person and thousands more digitally.
These events will serve as a dynamic platform to unveil a wide range of new and innovative products and solutions from Schneider Electric portfolio, designed to be more efficient, reliable, sustainable, and safe. The event will also feature expert sessions with industry leaders to catalyse change across the ecosystem.
Speaking about Innovation Days 2024, Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India and MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, "Schneider Electric is deeply committed to advancing the innovation and sustainability roadmap of India through our extensive range of products, systems, software, and services-driven portfolio. The multi-city Innovation Days will provide a first-hand look at more than eight new products and solutions that we have launched for a diverse set of customers. This makes Innovation Day the biggest platform in the last five years for new offer launches. Our goal is to equip our customers and partners with state-of-the-art solutions and technologies covering energy management and NextGen automation, thereby helping create a brighter, more sustainable future for India and the world. With continuous focus on innovation, we are committed to playing a pivotal role in driving India's journey towards energy efficiency, bolstering decarbonisation efforts, and accelerating the nation's growth and development on its path to becoming net-zero."
Rajat Abbi, Vice President of Global Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer, Schneider Electric India, added, "We at Schneider Electric are thrilled to kick off the Innovation Days from Mumbai. Spanning five cities, the Innovation Days go beyond the showcase of our products and solutions; they are a strategic platform to deepen our engagement with customers and partners. At Schneider Electric, our marketing playbook is guided by 4P's: Purpose, Partnerships, Planet and Performance, and initiatives such as the Innovation Days are designed to not only inform but also to involve our stakeholders in a meaningful dialogue about the future of energy management and automation."
The new products and solutions launched at the Mumbai Innovation Day 2024 event include the following:
•MasterPacT MTZ Active: a revolutionary new circuit breaker designed to set new benchmarks for safety, efficiency, and sustainability while ensuring business continuity. It has the industry's first native ERMS (energy reduction maintenance setting) for providing superior safety against internal arcs that happen during maintenance. It enables customers to respond to complex daily challenges, including 24/7 uptime demands, spiralling energy costs, and urgent calls for sustainable practices.
•BlokSeT Lean LV Switchboard: The next generation of the BlokSeT Lean LV switchboard comes with a compact design with 30 per cent less copper and a reduced carbon footprint of up to 30 per cent. This next generation of LV switchboard is IoT-ready with wireless connectivity and provides 24x7 real-time panel health monitoring to ensure enhanced safety and uptime.
•Wiser 2.0 Smart Home Energy Management Solution: Our latest Smart Home Energy Management solution comes with best-in-class technology and safety features. This solution helps customers save 20 per cent in energy savings (based on research on HEMS by BEE). It is built to transform any new or existing home into a smart home in less than 4 hours.
•Miluz Lara Switches and Sockets: The industry's 1st modular switches range with built-in air quality indicator. Made for thinner walls and compact spaces that are popular in Mivan and modern construction methods, Miluz Lara is a testament to our commitment to design, safety, efficiency, and innovation. Other features include USB-type A+C charging ports, voltage surge protectors, and connected switches to maximise comfort.
•Galaxy VXL: A modular 3-phase UPS that allows for scalability, internal redundancy, and compatibility with various batteries. It delivers up to 97.5 per cent efficiency in double conversion mode and up to 99 per cent conversion, reducing the total cost of ownership.
•RM Airset: RM AirSeT, an SF6-free GIS, combines pure air technology to decarbonise grids while enabling enhanced performance, reliability, and efficiency of distribution networks.
•EvoPact HVX-O- MV Breaker: This product is part of the Make In India commitment and addresses the renewable market to support the government of India's clean energy generation and distribution initiative.
•EcoCare Services Membership Plan: We help customers reduce up to ~ 75 per cent electrical failure risk and unplanned downtime. We further help them reduce by up to 40 per cent on-site activities and planned downtime costs, extending asset lifespans and reducing carbon emissions.