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INNOVATION












































        Introducing the Schneider Electric


        Innovation Hub – a first for


        sustainable local industry solutions






             here’s a subtle but significant shift   Hosting the Hub is Schneider’s new English-speaking headquarters —
             happening across African industries   a sustainability flagship in its own right. The building boasts a 20% smaller
        T— one that moves beyond imported         footprint than its predecessor, while cutting energy usage by 37% and
        ideas and starts to prioritise innovation   water consumption by 34% each month.
        built for local impact. Schneider
        Electric’s new Innovation Hub in Midrand   Monthly CO 2 emissions have dropped by 32 tonnes, thanks in part to a
        is a working model of what practical      200 kWp rooftop solar array and a forthcoming full microgrid with
        collaboration, digital enablement, and    battery storage.
        sustainability can look like when rooted in
        African realities.                        “We are building an ecosystem that thrives on collaboration, innovation,
                                                  and relevance to the African context; one that values local talent, fosters
        Schneider, a global leader in energy      local partnerships, and drives local solutions. The Innovation Hub enables
        management and automation, and            us to create a truly dynamic experience that embodies Schneider Electric’s
        recognised sustainability changemaker,    purpose: enabling all to maximise energy and resources while bridging
        adds the Innovation Hub, Johannesburg     progress and sustainability," says Canninah Dladla, Cluster President for
        to its global network of over 40 registered   Anglophone Africa at Schneider Electric.
        Innovation Hubs and showcases the
        company’s vision of sustainability and    "Indeed, Africa holds immense potential, and this hub is designed to help
        digitalisation for customers, partners, and   our customers and partners unlock it through digitalisation, innovation,
        stakeholders across the continent.        and collaboration."



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