Schneider Electric . . .

Advanced Microgrid Solutions

Helping you make the most of your energy and Distributed Energy Resource Management

At Schneider Electric, microgrids are a natural extension of our 100-year legacy in the power distribution and energy
management business. Well leverage that experience to partner with you on every aspect of your project from design,
financing, and construction to training, maintenance, and support for the entire service life of your microgrid.

Delivering the ultimate

in energy flexibility
Our Microgrid Performance Ensure reliability
Optimize efficiency
20 years experience
300+ successful control and microgrid projects completed Improve sustainability
Ranked #1 in low- and medium-voltage distribution worldwide
99.999% onsite reliability performance without redundancies and reserves
430 US-based employees, including 250 accredited electrical and power
system engineers

Our Customers

Education Commercial & Government Data Center Healthcare

Industry

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The energy environment is changing . . . Advanced Microgrid Solutions
A Schneider Electric microgrid can help you manage it safely and effectively
As a global energy management specialist, Schneider Electric offers the most Industry-leading Portfolio
advanced microgrid solutions available today. With our custom solutions
and proven expertise, we deliver microgrids that offer the advantages of grid
In todays high-tech world, our everyday activities depend on an uninterrupted flow of cost The Cost independence without forfeiting the benefits of being part of the central
effective electricity. Severe storms, power outages, aging energy infrastructure, and rising Engineering
costs have created a period of energy uncertainty where large energy users are quickly
of Outages grid. Along with 24/7 power reliability, you also gain energy management Expertise
capabilities previously only affordable to big power producers and distributors.
realizing the importance of distributed generation resources and efficient renewable energy. in the US
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Thankfully, the introduction of microgrids is shifting management of our electricity system $119 Billion Our industry-leading portfolio of software, hardware, and controls safely
and seamlessly integrates with your existing infrastructure to deliver a fully
Hardware
& Controls
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to the end user, enabling more decentralized control. These solutions are providing large customized microgrid solution, all designed and commissioned by the
power disruptions and outages*
electricity consumers with advanced energy flexibility, where power is more reliable and industrys most experienced team. In addition, our scalable approach allows StruxureWare
storm-resilient, and becomes an asset driving performance. us to deliver innovative and economically feasible microgrid solutions with Software
greater speed and precision.

Microgrids deliver the ultimate energy flexibility

Large energy users from cities and colleges to manufacturing and military operations have different needs. Some require a Flexible design to
resilient energy system to protect their communities during an emergency, while others need to optimize their energy to drive
business growth or protect critical operations . . . and all want greener energy sources. Whatever the reasons, customizable meet your needs
microgrid solutions deliver optimal performance to meet a range of critical business needs. Our flexible microgrid design
features a scalable set of grid
components designed to efficiently
Ensure Reliability Optimize Efficiency manage your entire energy
infrastructure, including distributed
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Prioritized load preservation Stable Green Energy Making distributed energy resources work
keeps power flowing to the most
critical loads harder for you
Well help you determine the right mix of renewable and non-renewable
Improve Sustainability distributed energy resources based on your energy needs, sustainability goals,
local climate, and incentive programs.
Take full advantage of distributed energy resources (e.g. solar, wind,
and biomass) Our intelligent microgrid controls then program when to generate energy,
Store and harness energy to use when needed when to store it, when to buy it, and how to manage it for the most cost
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint effective operation.

> Learn more about our microgrid products and services at www.microgrids.schneider-electric.us
* Sources: Ensuring Resilience of US Electrical Grid, Lexington Institute, January 2013