Grids of the Future are sustainable, digital, and flexible
Grids of tomorrow are powered by data and integrated network models. They are more sustainable, resilient, efficient, and flexible. Digitally planned, designed, equipped, and operated, they support the growth of DERs, microgrids, energy communities, and other flexible resources through optimized orchestration across the lifecycle. At Schneider Electric, this is our vision of the next generation network: green and digital.
Europe experiences up to 20% technical losses in its energy power systems.
Power outages and interruptions in the US result in an initial cost of $150 billion.
Power grids are expected to generate 75 times more big data in 2025 vs. 2020.
Empowering power grids to be green, digital, and resilient
Start the journey toward an SF₆-free future
Transform energy management with SF6-free technology. Improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact with shunt vac interruption.
Download the white paperReshape power grids with a circular, green approach.
Combine circular economy evaluations with eco-conscious design to prioritize material and energy efficiency, making power grids more resilient.
Get the white paperMinimize energy losses in power grids.
Upgrade electric power systems to reduce energy losses. Discover how managing efficient energy grids can lead to the utility of the future.
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Enhance grid reliability and energy efficiency
Discover how to boost power grids' reliability and network availability, and improve the key KPIs: SAIFI, SAIDI, and MAIFI.
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Maintain steady power flow against stressful forces
SA Power Networks provides electricity for 1.5 million homes. Make electric grids more resilient with EcoStruxureâ„¢ for Power and Grid.
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Read how to secure the energy of the future by integrating the IEC 62443 standard and IoT-enabled devices to protect data from cyber threats.
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Scale operational efficiency with grid automation
Solve disruptions caused by an aging infrastructure and get high operational and energy efficiency. Apply process automation and digital twin integration.
Learn moreBoost asset management for electric grid retrofit
Optimize business processes to enable the utility of the future. EcoStruxure Grid Asset Advisor maximizes electric grid asset value throughout its lifecycle.
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1. What are sustainable grids?
As environmental threats show an alarming rise, everyone is starting to be more focused on energy preservation. As a result, more and more people are opting for renewable and sustainable energy resources to power their homes and industries. In order to safeguard the future of the planet, Schneider Electric brings to you Grids of the Future. These are smart alternatives to traditional electricity grids. Sustainable grids allow you to communicate, analyze, control, and monitor within the energy supply chain, resulting in reduced costs, enhanced transparency, and improved system efficiency.
2. What is the importance of sustainable grids?
Sustainable grids contribute immensely to increasing the efficiency and productivity levels of the industrial sector. They are data-integrated network models that are flexible, secure, reliable, remotely manageable, and digitally equipped. Sustainable grids, or green grids, play a vital role in supporting the growth of microgrids, energy communities, DER’s, and other resources across the digitally designed and planned lifecycle. At Schneider Electric, our experts skillfully design Grids of the Future for them to be fully equipped and capable of mitigating power outages by FLISR, improving grid reliability through digital technology, and diminishing environmental footprint.
3. How will smart grid solutions power us into the future?
Schneider Electric has always been a futuristic company that attempts to bridge the gap between sustainability and progress in a way that empowers all. We understand the importance of energy preservation and bring out optimized electrical systems and digital solutions for multiple industries like Healthcare, Life Sciences, Machinery, Oil and Gas, etc. Smart grid solutions hold immense potential to build grid resilience by ensuring supply quality, improving network availability, withstanding harsh weather conditions, and mitigating cyber risks. These solutions are capable enough to power us into the future by accelerating decarbonization and smart investment, maximizing renewable energy penetration, and reducing energy losses.