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Schneider Electric India Wins Golden Peacock Award for Best-in-Class Energy Efficiency

Jul 9, 2024 by Mansi 0 Comments #Deepak Sharma, #Energy Efficiency, #Golden Peacock Award, #Schneider Electric, #Venkat Garimella

Mumbai, July 09, 2024: Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and NextGen automation, has been honoured with the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for exceptional energy efficiency initiatives at its Chennai plant. This covers exceptional performance in various areas such as energy policies, training & performance monitoring practices, energy conservation and improvement efforts, and communication of best practices. These efforts have resulted in an impressive ~ 33% improvement in energy efficiency over the past three years, leading to a substantial reduction of 6,368 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Through focused energy-efficiency initiatives, 1/3rd of the plant’s energy now comes from renewable sources, aligning with Schneider Electric’s goal of reaching 100% green energy usage within five years. This outstanding accomplishment underscores the plant’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, ” At Schneider Electric, we believe that electrification is the most potent tool for decarbonization. We understand that technology-infused, energy-efficient factories are pivotal for manufacturers to drive innovation and attain operational excellence. Our dedication to sustainability remains resolute, and we are immensely proud of the acknowledgment of our Chennai plant’s energy efficiency initiatives, exemplified by the prestigious Golden Peacock Award. This accolade is a testament to our endeavours in shaping the factories of the future, and we are committed to setting similar high standards throughout our 31 factories in the country.”

Venkat Garimella, Vice President – Sustainability, Schneider Electric India, added, “At the core of Schneider Electric’s heritage lies a steadfast dedication to energy efficiency and a sustainable tomorrow. Our pride stems from ongoing investments in technological innovations and progress, coupled with a robust approach to responsible energy management across our factories, products, and services. By nurturing a culture that champions energy-efficient practices and decarbonization, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of environmental distinction. Over the next five years, Schneider Electric will unwaveringly follow its definitive path to embracing 100% renewable energy. Through this accolade, we take immense pride in setting the standard for the creation of greener, sustainable smart factories.”

Building energy-efficient and sustainable factories in India aligns with Schneider Electric commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation. Embracing sustainable practices not only benefits the environment but also contributes to long-term cost savings and a positive impact on local communities. Schneider Electric currently has 31 factories in India and has targeted an investment of ~INR 3200* Crore in expanding its Industrial footprint with the addition of ~1,200,000 sq.ft. up to 2026, as part of its continued commitment towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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Schneider Electric Inaugurates Climate Smart Villages in Jharkhand to Support Rural Communities

Jul 3, 2024 by Sujata 0 Comments #Deepak Sharma, #Jharkhand, #Rural Communities, #Saroj Mahapatra, #Schneider Electric, #Smart Village

Mumbai, July 03, 2024: Schneider Electric India Foundation (SEIF), a socially committed arm of Schneider Electric in India has inaugurated two Climate Smart Villages in Gumla, District, which is a designated aspirational district of Jharkhand, in collaboration with PRADAN (Professional Assistance for Developed Action), a prominent NGO that works to improve lives of underprivileged rural families. The Climate Smart Village initiative is designed to empower rural India, with a specific emphasis on uplifting tribal farming communities with the use of renewable energy.

Access to essentials like healthcare, education, food security, livelihood opportunities, safety, and clean water is crucial for socio-economic development. Energy is pivotal in enabling access to these necessities. In rural India, many areas still lack reliable electricity access, relying on polluting diesel power, which incurs high costs and environmental hazards. Even in electrified areas, challenges like power limitations and unreliable supply hinder essential services.

Recognizing these challenges, Schneider Electric has developed an innovative, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective “Climate Smart Village Solution”. Schneider Electric through PRADAN implemented the solution in two villages in the Gumla District of Jharkhand to power productive loads such as irrigation pumps, oil expeller, rice huller, groundnut sheller, flour/spice grinding mill, and electric rickshaws. This India for India (i4i) system also supplies reliable power to households, runs streetlights, and meets other community needs ensuring 100% capacity utilization by efficiently directing power to various loads.

The Climate Smart Village Solution in Sehal and Chatti villages features 40 kW and 45 kW solar arrays with innovative IoT-enabled smart power management systems. This system ensures 100% capacity utilization of the solar panels by diverting power to different loads based on demand, benefitting the 110 families in the two villages. These enhancements have also led to new economic opportunities, such as a 2X increase in farmers’ income, reduced migration, and a decrease in carbon emissions by 60,000 kg/year.

As part of their livelihood improvement program in 2019, Schneider Electric and PRADAN have already installed 800+ solar irrigation pumps impacting the lives of 16000+ women farmers.

Speaking on the launch, Deepak Sharma, Zone President- Greater India & MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Schneider Electric believes in the crucial role of India’s rural development in achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047. While significant strides have been made in placing rural India at the forefront of the country’s developmental journey, accelerated access to essential services like healthcare, education, food security, livelihood opportunities, safety, and clean water is vital to creating a real impact. The development in Sehal and Chatti Village as part of the Climate Smart Village program is a testament to Schneider Electric’s dedication to empowering rural communities through renewable energy, advancing a fair and inclusive energy transition, and enabling sustainable access to energy for all.”

Saroj Mahapatra, Executive Director, PRADAN, added, “We take immense pride in this collaboration with Schneider Electric India Foundation to inaugurate the 2 Climate Smart Villages in Jharkhand. Across these 2 villages, communities would be using solar power for Irrigation, Agro-processing, Households, and other community requirements. The success of our joint initiatives has inspired us to continue this partnership in other states, and together, we will make rural India more sustainable and empowered.”

The Climate Smart Village initiative empowers rural communities through renewable energy in three key areas: sustainable agriculture, livelihood opportunities, and household electricity access. Schneider Electric is committed to continuing its efforts to support and uplift India’s rural communities ensuring sustainable and innovative energy solutions are developed & deployed that foster growth for all, thereby making a strong contribution to India’s Viksit Bharat mission.