Listen in to this WindTalk podcast, as we discuss renewable energy procurement, energy investments trends, and the challenges and benefits of distributed resources and microgrids. John Powers, the VP of Global Renewables & Clean Tech at Schneider Electric joins us to share his thoughts and predictions on renewable energy market. Schneider Electric is a global…
Can wind power improve business resiliency?
By Erin Decker, Director, Cleantech Client Management Schneider Electric Energy & Sustainability Services Resilience is paramount to business success. And sustainability and energy initiatives are increasingly taking center stage, as companies work to become more resilient. However, because the energy landscape shifts daily, organizations must continuously adapt to mitigate climate threats. New, innovative technologies…
Schneider Electric working toward 100% renewables
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced it joined the Corporate Renewable Energy Buyers’ Principles, an initiative made up of 76 companies seeking to spur progress on renewable energy and achieve their sustainable energy goals. With this agreement, Schneider Electric further advances its progress toward its sustainability…
Schneider Electric opens renewables & cleantech community
Schneider Electric has introduced Accelerator Access for its New Energy Opportunities (NEO) Network, an online community that connects companies with resources to efficiently identify, evaluate, and advance renewable energy transactions and technologies. Commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses can now join the NEO Network at no cost. Members receive exclusive offers from developers, such as below-market pricing, and…
Schneider Electric expands its renewables and cleantech NEO Network to Europe
With rising corporate commitments and shifting regulatory requirements, companies across Europe are looking for ways to quickly advance renewable energy and sustainability initiatives. To help accelerate the pace, Schneider Electric announced it’s expanding the reach of the New Energy Opportunities (NEO) Network, a growing community of forward-thinking corporations committed to buying and developing renewable energy and…
Target expands investment in renewables
Target, one of the leading and largest retailers in the U.S., is expanding its investment in renewable energy and sustainable operations. The company recently signed a long-term contract for 100 MW of new electricity generation capacity from the Solomon Forks wind farm in Kansas — enough energy to meet the average power needs of 150…
Schneider Electric acquires Renewable Choice Energy
Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, announced the acquisition of Renewable Choice Energy, a leader in helping commercial, industrial, and institutional clients navigate their clean energy purchasing options. Recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies, the acquisition further enhances Schneider Electric’s existing position in the rapidly growing renewables market.…
Schneider Electric launches hub height wind-forecasting tool
Schneider Electric recently announced the launch of Hub Height Wind forecasting capabilities within their WeatherSentryOnline platform. These forecasting capabilities provide wind speeds, wind gusts, and wind direction forecasts seven days in advance at different heights of turbines. Turbine-specific forecasts can be generated for any wind-farm location to help identify potential weather risks and impacts on assets. Knowledge…
WeatherSentry provides wind-farm owners with critical weather data & lightning tracking
Frontline enhancements have been made to Schneider Electric’s weather intelligence platform, increasing the capabilities of its leading lightning tracking solution. The addition of a user-searchable lighting inspection data archive means that utilities and wind-farm operators now have a powerful tool for short and long-term lightning damage analysis that will save time and money. By using the…
Schneider Electric connects buyers with renewable-energy developers
Schneider Electric has introduced the New Energy Opportunities (NEO) Network, a collaborative online platform that helps commercial and industrial companies quickly identify and vet renewable-energy, cleantech, and energy-efficiency prospects. The network simplifies and accelerates the buying process by connecting end users to viable projects and technologies. As a result, companies are able to find the right tools…
Webinar: Manage Lightning Risks with New Weather Intelligence
Severe weather season is here — putting your team and operations at risk. Lightning in particular is a major threat. Thankfully, there are cutting-edge tools and proven lightning intelligence to help you manage your biggest challenges. Please join Schneider Electric’s product manager, Shylesh Muralidharan, to learn how today’s cost-effective, innovative technology can help…
AREVA and Schneider Electric sign an R&D cooperation agreement in energy storage
AREVA and Schneider Electric have signed an R&D agreement to develop a new energy storage solution called the flow battery in order to produce and store electricity by combining hydrobromic acid and hydrogen. Funded by the European Union*, the project aims to optimize the existing 50 kW flow battery prototype designed by EnStorage** to a…
Arc Flash Protection System
VAMP321 from Schneider Electric is a protection system for low and medium-voltage distribution systems used to maximize the safety of personnel and minimize the damage to the installation in the most hazardous power system fault situations. Modern society heavily depends on an uninterrupted supply of electric power. Prolonged power outages cause loss of business to…
Schneider Electric would like more to try their forecast service
Weather dependent industries may find this a useful offer. Schneider Electric says that companies that depend on the weather for some functions can access Schneider’s weather forecasting service for 25% off — plus a free smartphone app so you can access these useful tools on the go, helping better manage increasingly volatile weather events. A…
AREVA and Schneider Electric agree to partner on energy storage
AREVA and Schneider Electric have signed a strategic partnership agreement to develop energy management and storage equipment based on hydrogen fuel cell technology. Under the terms of this agreement, both groups will combine their expertise in order to design and propose energy storage solutions that guarantee the reliability of electrical grids for isolated sites and…
Free online seminar: Late winter weather outlook
Schneider Electric is planning to update its winter weather forecast for the balance of the season. Tuesday Jan 7, 11am CST. This free broadcast will be presented by certified consulting meteorologist, Jeff Johnson, who will share the forecast for your area of the country, and provide answers to: Anticipated temperatures — Will they be above or below average?…
Schneider Electric improves its integrated weather viz with web services
Schneider Electric, a specialist in energy management, has announced new updates to MxVision WeatherSentry GIS Web Services. Organizations can now access Schneider Electric’s weather content for use in their own applications and websites. With external weather data integrated directly into critical software applications and/or websites, users can improve weather-related visualization and operational decisions, and see…
A better way to get ready for wild weather
Schneider Electric says its strategic weather warning Platinum Package may be a better way to protect a community, keep its responders safe, and maximize its budget. The company says that wind the package, a community can: Be better prepared for tropical storms and hurricanes with newly-enhanced global tracking tools and model data for multiple storms…
Get down tower now. Horrible weather headed your way.
You might think Mother Nature does not much like wind turbines and their maintenance crews. Consider that strong winds, essential to power production, present a danger to those working at height. Ice is hazardous on blades because it adds weight that strains them and it ruins a turbine’s power output. Lightning, however, is the biggest…
Come down tower now. Lightning headed your way
The safety of maintenance crews is in the hands of wind-farm operators when severe weather hits. When a storm is approaching and without an on-site meteorologist, how do wind farms know what weather to expect at their location? Wind farms across the country rely on Schneider Electric’s MxVision WeatherSentry Online for accurate, up to the…