
Schneider Electric is pushing the boundaries of net-zero carbon efforts with its new offerings in microgrid technology. The company has announced that its EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex and the EcoXpert Microgrid Badge certification program are now available, promising to significantly streamline the development and implementation of microgrids.
EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex, an industry-first solution, aims to standardize microgrid development by fusing microgrid controls, electrical distribution, and software with Schneider Electric’s all-in-one Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This integrated approach simplifies the traditional microgrid configuration, enabling faster and more straightforward implementation. Partners can take advantage of a novel design approach via EcoStruxure Microgrid Build, a web-based tool that assists in configuring, programming, and deploying microgrid control algorithms.
On the other hand, the EcoXpert Microgrid Badge program seeks to foster growth in the microgrid sector by offering needed certification and training. The program aims to form mutually beneficial partnerships and enable participants to excel in the expanding microgrid market. Acquiring the EcoXpert Microgrid Badge confirms partners’ skills in designing and implementing microgrid solutions, thereby empowering organizations to manage loads and distributed energy resources more effectively.
According to Guidehouse Insights, Schneider Electric has emerged as the leading microgrid integrator on a global scale. This is attributed to the company’s comprehensive microgrid services, groundbreaking technologies, and innovative scope of delivery achieved through joint ventures. Clients, such as Bimbo Bakeries, have reaped the benefits of Schneider Electric’s expertise. Chris Wolfe, Senior Director of Environmental Sustainability at Bimbo Bakeries USA, emphasized, “Grupo Bimbo and Bimbo Bakeries USA are committed to Net Zero Carbon by 2050. These onsite microgrids represent a key component to our diversified strategy.”
Source: Schneider Electric