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  • Schneider Electric’s AirSeT gets WEF’s award

    Schneider Electric’s AirSeT gets WEF’s award

    The pioneering medium-voltage switchgear technology, AirSeT, of Schneider Electric has been recognised by the World Economic Forum’s Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders as Champions of the Scope 3 Downstream Solutions Challenge in the Sustainable Design category.

    The recognition highlights AirSeT’s transformative role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across electrical distribution systems. By replacing sulphur hexafluoride (SF2)—a greenhouse gas with 24,300 times the global warming potential of CO2—with pure air and vacuum technology, AirSeT eliminates one of the most potent contributors to Scope 3 emissions in electrical infrastructure.

    Commenting on the recognition, Head of Climate & Nature Economy, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, Pim Valdre, said: “Product design is where downstream impact often begins. Sustainable design can deliver exponential benefits, including lowering costs, enhancing safety, ensuring regulatory compliance and reducing emissions across the entire lifecycle.”

    The company said AirSeT fully eliminates SF₆, helping customers reduce regulatory risk, enhance worker safety, and lower long-term operational costs. “Since the launch of AirSeT, we have helped avoid 1.7 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂e), as of June 2025 — a contribution validated by third-party auditors as part of Schneider Sustainability Impact,” the company said.

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    Since the 1950s, SF₆ has enabled the industry to reduce switchgear size and improve safety. However, this has come at a significant environmental cost. AirSeT, which is the only readily available solution powered by purified air, rather than SF₆, is easy to manage and integrate, while being resilient to evolving environmental regulation.

    Delivered in familiar form factors and with the same operating procedures, AirSeT is also natively digital, enabling smarter grids and AI-driven condition-based maintenance at scale across data centres, industrial sites, and infrastructure. Designed with circularity in mind, AirSeT features: enhanced electrical and mechanical components for x5 more operations, spare parts, retrofit and modernisation capabilities with removable breakers for extended lifespan.

    Schneider Electric is proud to lead the way in sustainable innovation. This recognition by the World Economic Forum shows the company’s commitment to designing technologies that deliver environmental, economic, and social value.

  • 21st Century, Schneider seal Africa’s first Tier 4 data centres deal

    Nigerian Information Technology power house, 21st Century Technologies has entered into strategic partnership with Schneider Electric to launch the first Tier IV data centres in Nigeria and in Africa.

    A Tier  IV data centre is reputed to be fault-resistant and prepares for unplanned activity while maintaining operations with a facility that guarantees success.

    21st Century Technologies is bringing an innovation that experiences just 26.3 minutes of downtime yearly, a giant improvement over Tiers 1, 2 and 3  data centres that experiences 28.8, 22  and 1.6 hours down time yearly.

    The deal consummated at a business luncheon that had: Technology and Business efficiency as theme. It was hosted by the Franco-Nigerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    21st Century Technologies Chief Executive Officer, Wale Ajisebutu said the company resolved to build five  Tier IV data centres  in parts of Lagos State to ensure that each business district has access to a data centre to further drive commercial operations by lowering cost.

    According to him, the centres, which are to be sited in Apapa, Maryland, Ikeja, Surulere and Lekki would be fully operational before the end of the year to serve various sectors of the economy, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

    Ajisebutu said the data centres are not  enough compared  to  technology evolution for big data and advanced solutions, adding that the firm is partnering a world-class company to build a world-class infrastructure.

    “Our aim at 21st Century is to revolutionalise ICT practice in Nigeria and this is why we are bringing this innovation for the benefit of every one at a cheaper rate. Our facilities boast of latest sophisticated equipment, applications, security infrastructure et.c at a convenient price. Customers are at liberty to pay for service as they consume and also make payment in local currency,” he said.

    He stressed the need for the country and indeed business entities to tighten security as cybercrime would continue to threaten businesses.

    21st century Technologies Director, Sales and Marketing, Assan Cham said the more digitalised the economy,  the more important it is to secure the  cyberspace.

    “During the past years, 21st Century

  • Schneider restates commitment to quality service

    Schneider restates commitment to quality service

    Schneider Electric Nigeria, the global specialist in energy management and automation, is rolling out service centres for solar solutions for its customers in order to provide optimum after-sales services and grow local intimacy with its customers.

    To buttress the commitment, the Conext Hybrid Inverter Service Training Programme was held from 28th March to 30th March, 2017, at Schneider Electric Engineering and Solutions Centre in Lagos.

    Selected partners were invited to the training, which was conducted by L3 Solar Expert, Dr Gerry Paz, from Schneider Electric Australia. Participants were trained on how to install and service Schneider Electric Solar solutions. The Training also presented participants with the skills to carry out hands-on troubleshooting as well as Inverter assembly and testing that will enable them provide end users with direct competent after-sales support.

  • Schneider rewards retailers

    Schneider rewards retailers

    Schneider Electric has launched in Lagos a range of electrical distribution boards, switches, sockets, and mobile solar solutions into the market.

    According to the company,the launch reinforced its commitment to producing world-class electrical appliances to impact positively on its customers.

    At the event, winners in the ‘Low Voltage Product Resellers campaign were rewarded.’ The prizes include a trip to France and a ticket to watch the semi–final match of the Euro championships taking place in France, which was won by Ortho Chibuzz International Limited.

    The second place winner – a trip to France went to E. E. Obilly Wise International Company while the third place winner, Zomak Electrical Company Limited, received a 52-inch Samsung television.

    The Partner Vice President, Schneider Electric, Mr. Ahmed Fateen, noted that Schneider Electric’s customers have various high quality switches and sockets to choose from at affordable prices.

    “At Schneider Electric, we just don’t ask our customers for feedbacks, our research and development (R&D) and subsequent new products are based on these feedbacks.

    “Our customers wanted high quality electrical distribution boards, sockets and switches with sleek functional and aesthetic designs. We heard them and today, we are launching these products that meet those specifications. It just goes to show that Schneider Electric remains committed to our  market,” he said.

    The Country President, Schneider Electric Nigeria, Mr. Walid Sheta, said: “We are in business today because of our retailers and we are happy that we are keeping our promises of constantly innovating safe, efficient and reliable products that will meet the needs of our ever growing customers. They bank on us for quality products and we are happy to deliver.”

    Responding on behalf of the winners, the CEO of Ortho Chibuzz International Limited, Mr. Chibunna Anazodo, noted that the new products attest to Schneider Electric’s commitment to quality and value for money.

    He thanked Schneider Electric’s management for looking for ways to improve its distribution channels.

  • Schneider Electric rewards partners

    Schneider Electric, an  energy services provider has rewarded its business partners in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

    The event was designed to reward partners with outstanding sales performance and to build business relationships with new and existing partners.

    It is hinged on five critical factors – channel profiling, alignment with business opportunities, empowerment, enablement and profit.

    Kerryman Computers based in Port Harcourt was recognised for its outstanding sales performance in 2015.

    Its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emmanuel Obiukwu, said he was very happy with the award.

    “The quality of the APC products is a distinguishing factor. I have never regretted being an APC channel partner. You are trained in every aspect and this is real value for your business,” he said.

    Schneider Electric’s Vice President, Retail, Mr. Oluwaseun Oloyede, highlighted the benefits of being an APC by Schneider Electric channel partner.

    He said financial differentiation, including upfront preferred pricing, an opportunity registration programme, back-end incentives and other opportunities to ensure that the partner relationship is profitable to the vendors. These are some of the things vendors stand to gain for being partners, he said.

    “Our channel partners are significant part of our business. They figure prominently in our planning and strategy process. This is the basis for our desire to reward those who identify with the programme to enable them increase their profitability and create demand for products and services from APC by Schneider Electric,” he added.

  • Schneider, NAPTIN graduate 22

    Schneider, NAPTIN graduate 22

    Schneider Electric in partnership with the National Power Training Institute (NAPTIN) has graduated its first set of electricians at the NAPTIN Ijora regional training centre.

    The programme began in March last year. In all, 22 students graduated.

    The Country President, Schneider Electric, Mr. Walid Sheta, stressed the company’s commitment to the development of skilled personnel in the sector.

    “Our goal has always been to improve the quality of personnel in the sector. With the graduation of these electricians, our customers are assured of excellent services and it boosts our confidence, knowing that their homes will also be safer with installations done by properly trained and certified electricians,” he said.

    Director-General, NAPTIN, Mr. Reuben Okeke said he was happy that the issue of inadequate capacity building in the power sector, which had led to skill gap in generation, transmission and distribution and also in management of regulatory and policy framework is being tackled and that the graduation would further ensure that the issue becomes a thing of the past.

    “Partnering with Schneider Electric ensures that adequate training; which is an urgent requirement in the sector is becoming a reality. The inauguration of the Schneider Electric’s laboratory equipment and subsequent graduation of trainees has directly given the power sector a boost. What we seek now is to see more electricians being trained and ensure that graduations like this take place on a regular basis,” Okeke said.

     

  • Schneider, partners build mini-grid solar systems

    Schneider Electric in partnership with Green Village Electricity (GVE) Projects Limited, Arnergy Solar Limited and Bank of Industry Nigeria Limited have inauguarated pilot low-cost, off-grid solar energy solutions in two states in addition to four states across the country.

    The project, according to the company, is designed to provide 24kw of PV solar based off-grid electricity system to rural communities in six states.

    They include Gombe, Kaduna, Anambra, Delta, Osun and Niger. The system will supply electricity to about 200 clients (residential and commercial) in  the communities through a 2km 230VAC, 50Hz mini-grid electricity distribution network.

    With an average household size of seven, the estimated direct impact of the project is about 7,000 people, while an additional 500 people will be impacted through the cottage businesses and street lighting components also attached to the project.

    Schneider Electric and GVE Projects Limited inaugurated the mini-grid solar project in Bisanti, Niger State and will be partnering with Anergy Solar Limited on for the inauguration of the project in Osun State. Schneider Electric’s Conext (Xantrex) Solar Hybrid solutions were used in these two states.

    Following a few years of capacity building, the project has now entered into the implementation phase with a focus on the deployment of low-cost, off-grid solar energy solutions for rural communities either as a stand-alone or micro-grid system. The project explores partnerships that will promote the implementation of renewable energy solutions and provide linkages for enterprise development, especially for the rural communities in the country.

    The Country President, Schneider Electric, Anglophone West Africa, Walid Sheta, said: “We believe access to energy is a basic human right. We want homes in Nigeria to have access to reliable, safe, efficient, and sustainable energy. At Schneider Electric, we are committed to innovative solutions that address this energy paradox, balancing our planet’s carbon footprint and supporting the undisputable right of everyone to quality energy.”

    GVE Projects Limited Managing Director,, Ifeanyi B. Orajaka, said: “The project will create about 20 direct and 30 indirect jobs during the implementation, and create an estimated N5million in wealth in each of the beneficiary community through construction, survey, labour and other related implementation expenditures.

    ‘’The project will offset an estimated 1000 metric tons of CO2 annually in the communities thereby preserving the natural environment while enhancing the standard of living of the inhabitants.”

  • Schneider Electric marks 10th anniversary

    Schneider Electric marks 10th anniversary

    SCHNEIDER Electric celebrated its 10 years of operations in Nigeria in Lagos.

    The forum was also used to appreciate its long-serving members of staff that were described as the reason behind the success story of the company’s decade long operation in Nigeria.

    Speaking at the special recognition and awards for employees, the Country President, Schneider Electric Nigeria, Mr. Walid Sheta, said the company will be indebted to their staff who ensured that the company’s objectives were met and surpassed.

    “Today, we not only celebrate 10 successful years of operation in Nigeria, we also would like to show immense gratitude to all our staff and publicly extol the hard work of key staff members, whose efforts undoubtedly accounted for the steady growth of the organisation and brought it to where it is today,” he said.

    Sheta also said Schneider Electric has remained a partner in the power reforms, adding that it would continue to liaise with key stakeholders toachieve its objectives.

    “We are part of those improving IT and electrical distribution and energy efficiency around the world, and we will continue being major players in the industry, but we know also that a key factor that has helped us and will continue to help us achieve this,  is our team of dedicated and committed staff. This is why we are celebrating them today. With them, we know that the next 10 years will even be better,” he added.

    He said the past decade has seen Schneider Electric’s operation in Nigeria, driven towards the actualisation of the Federal Government’s effort of national development through the Energy and IT sectors.

    He listed some milestone projects like its collaboration with MainOne on the finalisation of the first of its kind Tier 3 datacenter in West Africa,  stemming the counterfeiting of its products, its participation in the “Light Up Rural Nigeria project”  with the Federal Government, and launch of  APC by Schneider Electric experience centre, another first of a kind in Africa to mention a few.

    As part of its focus for the year and beyond, Schneider Electric plans to address emerging markets.

    Sheta added: “With over 170 million inhabitants and 10 cities among the 30 biggest cities in Africa, there is a growing need to address the building and construction gaps. The key word for Schneider Electric is geographical coverage, being available to serve not only big infrastructure projects but also the small and medium scale building sector. We are going to address these diffused markets.”

     

  • Schneider, Mikano to boost DISCOs’ activities

    Schneider, Mikano to boost DISCOs’ activities

    Two energy solution firms   Schneider Electric and Mikano International Limited have signed an aggrement  to boost activities of the 11 power distribution companies (DISCOs).

    The firms, at the signing of the deal in Lagos, said they  are leveraging on their successes to make equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, panel builders and voltage regulators available for the  power companies.

    The Vice President, Retail Business, Schneider Electric, Tonye Briggs said the partnership would help in strengthing the relationship with the DISCOs.

    Briggs said his fim  has partnered with the Federal Government to ensure stable and reliable distribution of power at the national grid, adding that partnership would help  a lot.

    He said Mikano has a wider reach in Nigeria, adding that the idea would help in improving electricity distribution and transmission in Nigeria.

    He said:  “While Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management, Mikano has a wider reach in Nigeria where it provides power solution apparatus to homes and industries. We are leveraging on Mikano’s huge presence in Nigeria to provide equipment to energy service companies.

    ‘’Schneider Electric is a global specialist in energy management, Mikano has a wider reach in Nigeria where it provides power solution apparatus to homes and industries. We are leveraging on Mikano’s huge presence in Nigeria to provide equipment to energy service companies, especiallythe new power investors. Through this, we would impact more on the ector. It is a case of two of the major players coming together to chieve mutual growth. The partners, power firms and consumers would benefit.

    Also, the Managing Director, Mikano International Limited, Christiane Farine said the partnership is timely, giving the on-going privatisation of the power sector.

    Farine said: “Through the partnership, we want to provide a afer, reliable and economical energy services to consumers.This ould boost the activities of the ower Holding Company of Nigeria’s (PHCN) successor compan s and the 10 National Independent Power Plants (NIPPs) when they are eventually privatised son.  Gas is not the only problem facing the power sector. There istribution and transmission challenges. Transmission should be given due consideration by the power regulators.

    “No matter the volume of electricity generated from the turbine and hydro plants, it is of no use if the transmission mechanism is not in place. Electricity must bedistributed to the consumers at the right time for growth,’’ he added.

    Farine said the firm deals in ower generation, solution, steel fabrication and heavy constru ion equipment, adding that the four areas are critical to the growth of the sector.

    He said the partnership ensures that Mikano supply critical electricity components to homes and industries for growth. He explained that high power voltage s destroyed many appliances because consumers do not have means of controlling it.

    He said the partnership was on distributorship, adding that Schneider Electric plans to establish offices in 15 cities in the country to grow the scheme. According to him, the idea would help in complementing the partnership the Schneider Electric has with the Federal Government, especially in ensuring stable and reliable distribution of power at the grid level.