Reduce energy

costs with efficient

solar power
Photovoltaic products and solutions for
residential & commercial buildings, and power plants
Innovative photovoltaic
solutions that give you
world-class, reliable
performance

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Solar solutions for any size installation
Solar solutions for any application
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.
Experience you can depend on
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
As The Global Specialist in Energy
20%
the amount of all
ManagementTM, Schneider ElectricTM
energy in Europe
provides complete photovoltaic solutions
that must come
for any size installation, from residential
from renewable
rooftops to utility-scale farms. Our
sources by 2020
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.
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

Commercial and PV power plant Res

industrial buildings Our solution: Our so
Our solution: Switchgear and circuit protection Switch
Power conversion substation Invert
Switchgear and circuit protection Grid connection substation
Power conversion substation Inverters and array boxes
Grid connection substation Security
Inverters and array boxes Supervision and monitoring
Supervision and monitoring
Panel structures
Panel structures

Off-grid and
backup power
Our solution:
Multi-source management
Inverters and chargers
Circuit protection

Key components of
our complete solar
solutions

>> DC products Commercial and PV power pl

industrial buildings Our solution:
>> Inverters Our solution: Switchgear and circuit p
Power conversion subs
Switchgear and circuit protection
>> AC products Power conversion substation
Grid connection substa
Inverters and array box
Grid connection substation Security
>> Enclosures Inverters and array boxes Supervision and monito
Supervision and monitoring
Panel structures
Panel structures

Off-grid and
backup power
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Our solution:
Multi-source management
 Commercial and
industrial buildings
‘We are committed toOurproviding
solution: outstanding
solar solutions, products,
Switchgear and
and circuit services’.
protection
Power conversion substation
Grid connection substation
Inverters and array boxes
Supervision and monitoring
Panel structures

Off-grid and
backup power
Our solution:
Multi-source management
Inverters and chargers
Circuit protection

Residential grid-tie solar

Our solution:
Switchgear and circuit protection
Inverters

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Solutions for
residential buildings

Introducing easy-to-install solar products that reduce

energy bills and carbon emissions in homes
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.

PV emergency box DC box

1ph inverters
2 to 6 kW
C60NA DC
switch disconnector

C60NA DC
switch disconnector

Interpact INS PV-1

MX+OF/MN switch disconnector Open Monitoring Solution
auxiliary switch
iPRD40r PV-DC
surge arrester

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 ‘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.

AC box
PV
Residential emergency
iID300mA ASi enclosure control
residual current
devices

iC60
circuit breakers

iQuick PF
surge arresters Emergency
stop
ns

iEM2000T
meters

* 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)

PV emergency Kaedra DC box

box or
Thalassa 3ph inverter
15 to 20 kW

PV C60NA DC
switch disconnector

emergency
control C60NA DC or
SW60 DC
iPRD40r PV-DC switch disconnector
surge arrester

Open Monitoring Solutions

Emergency
stop
iPRD40r PV-DC
MX+OF/MN surge arrester
auxiliary switch

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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.

> 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
AC box

Prisma Plus G
enclosure

iC60

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circuit breakers

Interpact INS AC
iQuick PF the number of
surge arresters countries that
have some
renewable
iEM3000
meters
Compact NSX energy policy in
switch
disconnector place today
* PV system design may vary depending on the
market and the customer’s needs

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Solutions for
large buildings

A perfect match for your enterprise

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.

Array Box

TeSys DF PV
fuse carriers

Compact
NSX DC PV
switch disconnector
iPRD40r PV-DC
surge arrester
Advantys STB
digital input
modules

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

Large building application (100 - 1000 kW)*

Centralised architecture
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.

PV Box
DC Inverter
combiner Spacial or
Prisma
100 - 680 kW
boxes
Sepam
protection relays

iPRD40r PV-DC
surge arrester

Compact NSX MCCB

including monitoring
(Micrologic)
MV/LV
Distribution transformer

Compact
NSX DC PV
switch disconnector iQuick PRD
surge arrester

SM6
modular switchboard

Conext Control

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

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Solutions for
large buildings

DC box AC box
PV emergency
box Kaedra
or Prisma Plus G
Thalassa 3ph inverter 15 to 20 kW enclosure

C60NA DC or iC60
switch disconnector circuit breakers

C60NA DC or
SW60 DC Interpact INS AC
switch disconnector iQuick PF
iPRD40r PV-DC
surge arresters
surge arrester

iPRD40r PV-DC iEM3000 Compact NSX

MX+OF/MN surge arrester meters switch disconnecto
auxiliary switch

PV
emergency
control

Emergency
stop

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

Large building application (100 - 1000 kW)*

Decentralised architecture
A decentralised system routes DC power generated by the solar
panels through more than one inverter. This architecture may KEY COMPONENTS OF
be the best choice for PV systems which incorporate panels of ANY LARGE BUILDING
different brands or technical characteristics, or use mismatched APPLICATION INCLUDE:
generators. Having more than one inverter lets you operate
different equipment at optimal levels.
Inverters for
Maintenance of a decentralised system is simpler and more cost network connection
efficient because you can take a single inverter offline without >> Schneider Electric inverters
shutting down the entire system. Decentralisation can be more
suitable for sites with space or access limitations – installing Roof mount
several smaller inverters may be easier and less expensive than custom solutions
installing one large, hard-to-maneuver inverter.
Ground mount
custom solutions

Electric distribution LV/MV

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

or
Supervision and control
>> SCADA software
* Common gateway >> Data acquisition
for all applications

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

Predictive and
corrective maintenance
Power
distribution
substation

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Solutions for
PV power plants

Introducing comprehensive electrical infrastructures, custom

designed to improve the efficiency of large-scale installations
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.

PV power plant application ( >1MW)*

Array Box PV Box Pow

Spacial
enclosure
Inverters
500 to 680 kW
TeSys DF PV
fuse carriers

Compact DC
NSX DC PV boxes
switch
disconnector
iPRD 40r PV-DC
surge arrester
Masterpact NW DC ACB
circuit breaker
Advantys STB
digital input modules
Compact
NSX DC PV
MCCB Masterpact ACB
(including monitoring)
TeSys contactor
(600–2100A AC1)

iQuick PRD
surge arrester

SM6 MV
compact
switchboard

MV/LV
Conext Control distribution transformer

* PV system design may vary depending on the

market and the customer’s needs

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

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.

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

PV Box Europe*
wer distribution
substation Integrated MV switchgear providing grid-
connection and transformer feeder with
circuit-breaker. Meets FNN and BDEW grid-
Pelco security connection requirements and is available at
system 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.
Prisma range enclosures

Sepam
protection relays
Conext Control
Monitoring solution for large commercial
and PV power plants, suitable for harsh
environmental conditions thanks to the
SM6
modular switchboard use of industrial devices. Adaptable
solution that fits your service contract.
Conext Control
Provides optimised supervision of single
or multiple sites with remote control.

*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
*other inverters & solutions available – see
product selection section
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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.
Conext XW Conext Gateway
SCP Conext XW
Conext XW MPPT
Charge Controller
Battery
 ‘Our off-grid and backup solutions help maximise
your clean energy supply’.

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.

Conext XW
AGS

W Inverter/Charger

Generator
> Residential, commercial, and industrial
> E xpandable system up to 36 kW
using modular components
> All devices fully networked
Grid
Home > S uperior battery management
and charging
Electric
Appliances >H
 igh 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 Guide
Residential (1-10 kW) and small building (10-100 kW)

Interpact™ INS PV-1 C60NA-DC C60PV-DC

DC products (1)

The INS PV1 is a DC The C60NA-DC is a DC switch The C60PV-DC is

switch disconnector disconnector dedicated to a DC circuit breaker from
dedicated to array array isolation and control in 1 to 25A with operating
isolation and control with photovoltaic installation with voltage up to 800 Vdc.
Voc up to 600 Vdc. Voc up to 1000 Vdc.

Residential - Conext TX Small Commercial -

(NA), GT (Aust & Spain) Conext TL (EMEA)

A proven, high-frequency, compact The latest technology

Grid-Tie Inverters

design featuring wide MPPT for small to medium

ranges and high efficiency for commercial applications, this
small and large systems. transformerless design features
Available in 2.8 - 5 kW. high peak and EU efficiency,
real-time monitoring and easy
customisation. Available in
15 kW and 20 kW.

Interpact INS Compact™ NSX MCB C60

AC products (1)

This switch disconnector Molded case power circuit C60 AC circuit

is designed for maximum breakers and switch breakers are dedicated
performance and safety; disconnectors with new to final distribution
comes with a wide breaking capacities and applications, with
choice of accessories integrated monitoring. operating voltage
and auxiliaries. up to 440 Vac.

Residential Kaedra™
switchboards
Enclosures

Complete range of
Easy to install and safe weatherproof enclosures
to use, comply with (IP65 and IK09) from 5 to
national and international 72 modules combining
standards, guaranteed. style and robustness.

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

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iPRD40r 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.
MX+OF/MN
An MCB auxiliary switch
dedicated to PV installations.
It sends information about the
status of the protection devices.

iQuick PF iEM3000 iEM2000T

This precabled iEM3000 series energy iEM2000T kilowatt-hour
surge arrester meters are DIN rail- meters are DIN rail-mounted,
protects inverters mounted, and designed for and designed for metering
from maximum metering active energy and active energy consumed by
discharge currents other parameters in three- a single-phase electric circuit.
up to 10 kA. phase electric circuits.

Pragma™ Prisma Plus G

Wall-mounted and
A complete range of
floorstanding enclosures for
13/18/24 modular
electrical switchboards up
enclosures. Surface-or
to 630 A, Icw: 25 kA rms/1s
flush-mounting available.
(wall-mounted).

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

Array Box Masterpact™ NW DC Compact NSX DC PV

DC products (1)

Allows connecting
several strings of PV High current air circuit DC circuit breakers
modules in parallel and breakers from 800 to and switch disconnectors
delivers the output DC 4000 A. Wide range are available for
voltage and current of common auxiliaries photovoltaic applications
according to the and accessories up to 1000 Vdc.
inverter power rating. interchangeable on site.

GT100/GT250 Solar GT500 Solar Inverter

Inverters (North America) (North America)
Ultra-efficient design with This 3-phase inverter
Inverters

industry-leading CEC provides high availability,

efficiency of 96 per cent, industry-leading CEC
with isolation transformer efficiency of 97 per cent,
in one unit. Includes AC and is tested at a high
and DC disconnects. level to enhance reliability.

Masterpact NW Compact NS & NSX

AC products (1)

High current air circuit Molded case power

breakers from 800 to 6300 A. monitoring circuit breakers
Wide range of common and switch disconnectors with
auxiliaries and accessories integrated monitoring and new
interchangeable on site. breaking capacities.

Thalassa™ Spacial™
Full range of insulated Wall-mounted steel enclosure,
Enclosures

enclosures suitable made from single piece metal

to produce class II sheet, folded and welded
assemblies. on the corners for high
robustness.

MV/LV transformer RM6 switchgear SM6 switchgear

Distribution Compact self-contained Modular, comprehensive
MV/LV offer

transformers. totally insulated switchgear range of metal-enclosed

A cost-effective solution comprises 1 to 4 switchgear and control
for PV electrical integrated, low dimension gear units up to 24 kV.
distribution networks. functional units.

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(1) IEC products. Please consult us for equivalent UL-Certified products
 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.
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.
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.
Prisma™ range
Wall-mounted and floor-
standing enclosures for
electrical switchboards
up to 3200 A.
Sepam protective relays
Sepam MV digital
protection relays for current
and voltage protection, for any
distribution system.
TeSys™ DF PV TeSys B
Bar-mounted DC
Fuse carriers from 0.5 A
contactors range specific
to 32 A, up to 1000 V.
designed to control and
Its compact size helps
disconnect between
to reduce the overall
photovoltic panels and
size of the installation.
DC inverters.
GT250 E, GT500 E, & GT630 E
Grid-Tie Solar Inverters
Digital Signal Processor-based
controls with self-diagnostics,
power protection, and LCD for
display of operating status.
iQuick PRD
Type 2 withdrawable surge
arrester, with maximum
discharge current 8 to
40 kA suitable for any
earthing system.
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Product Selection Guide
Off-grid and Backup

Conext XW Conext SW
Off-grid Inverter/Chargers

Inverter/Charger Inverter/Charger
Designed for battery
An adaptable and scalable
based off-grid backup
solution for grid-interactive
power applications
and off-grid single-phase,
for remote locations
split-phase, and three-
or when the grid goes
phase applications up to
down, this pure sine-wave inverter/charger
36 kW.
is one of the most advanced inverter/
chargers in the market today.

XW MPPT XW MPPT 80 600 C Series

60 120 Controller
Innovative charge controller that
Charge Controllers

Tracks the electrical offers an industry-first set of

maximum power features: high PV input voltage (up
point of a PV to 600 Vdc), Maximum Power Point
array to deliver the Tracking (MPPT), and 80 A charge
maximum available current. Delivers lower installation The C Series are field configurable
current for charging costs through fewer PV strings, for 12 and 24 Vdc operation.
batteries. Accepts longer home runs, smaller wiring and The C40 may be configured for
PV array voltages up conduit, and virtual elimination of PV 12, 24, or 48 Vdc operation.
to 120 Volts. combiner boxes and circuit breakers. All can be used as a charge,
diversion, or load.

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 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 CK XW SCP
The XW Connection Kit (CK) is a The XW System Control Panel
Accessories

wiring kit and conduit box used to (XW SCP) features a graphical, backlit
connect a second inverter to an XW LCD display that provides system
Power Distribution Panel. configuration and diagnostic information
for devices connected to the Xanbus™
enabled network.

XW AGS BTS
The XW Automatic Generator Start The Battery Temperature Sensor
(XW AGS) activates a generator to (BTS) mounts on your battery and
provide an XW inverter/charger with measures its temperature.
power to recharge a battery bank
or provide additional power for
heavy loads.

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 Added value offer

Communications Gateway
The 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.
Monitoring

M340 Advantys™ STB digital

Far more than a PLC, our input modules
programmable automation
Our IP20 distributed I/Os are designed for
controllers (PACs) are built
distributed connection to sensors and actuators.
to suit the needs of the
Adaptable to your network, and compatible with
process industry and a
most major fieldbus networks: Modbus, Ethernet,
wide range of demanding
CANopen®, DeviceNet™, PROFIBUS®, and
automation applications.
INTERBUS®.

Sarix™ camera Spectra™ Dome ExSite™ Explosion

systems by Pelco Positioning System Proof Camera
by Pelco by Pelco

A versatile network-based With industry-defining features

imaging platform that can adapt designed for security, Spectra ExSite Explosion Proof Camera
quickly to new technology, continues to deliver high image quality, Systems meet rigorous hazardous
bringing you advanced cameras location certifications with state-
Secutity

high performance and reliability – for

faster and in a variety of form both IP and analog applications. of-the-art integration, control and
factors and enclosures. programmability.

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.

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At Schneider Electric,
customer satisfaction
is our number one priority
Schneider Electric:
A trusted partner for all phases of your project

From product availability to worldwide services,

Schneider Electric brings reliable solar power to Choose Schneider
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Comprehensive and innovative solutions…
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>> Maximum quality standards during design, installation, and maintenance
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and control
>> Engineering and design capabilities
24-hour
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>> 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
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