Schneider Electric’s cutting-edge energy-efficient solutions can slash energy consumption in commercial buildings by up to 30%, delivering a return on investment within approximately five years, as demonstrated in both Serbia and Montenegro
Clients frequently seek our expertise in navigating the crucial energy transition, given that 80% of emissions originate from the energy sector. Schneider Electric provides advanced software solutions that facilitate network digitalisation and enhance operational efficiency, thus reducing losses significantly, explains Schneider Electric General Manager for Serbia and Montenegro, Miloš Vuksanović.
Are Schneider Electric’s innovative products and solutions driving the development of the global market and industry?
— Digitalisation, electrification and decarbonisation are our main guiding principles for innovation. Buildings and industries, as the largest energy consumers, can save significantly by applying digital systems for monitoring and optimising energy use. Installing energy-efficient solutions in commercial and residential buildings is essential. The technologies are already available and can be implemented quickly.
Developing renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power and hydro potentials, enables permanent decarbonisation that’s aligned with carbon reduction goals. The world will become more electric and decarbonised, and we expect even more investments in renewable energy sources in Serbia. The strong team at our Belgrade office quickly adapts innovations to the local market. It implements them through a wide network of partners, because we want these technologies to benefit as many clients as possible.
You are creating solutions in Novi Sad that are applied worldwide. What solutions are responsible for the new energy transition?
— EcoStruxure™ ADMS has become the standard in the field of power distribution and is used by over 110 companies, serving 200 million end-users worldwide. Beside ADMS and AGMS software that we developed in Serbia, new opportunities are also opening up for us. Schneider Electric, as a system with a wide range of products and solutions for different types of users, is globally interested in developing many solutions in Novi Sad.
Digitalisation, electrification and decarbonisation are our main guiding principles for innovation
In order to highlight the fact that we aren’t only exporting software, we should mention our partnership with Elektrodistribucija Srbije, and our goal to digitize the network, thanks to our ADMS software, and thus reduce network losses and increase operational efficiency.
Is your new business facility in Novi Sad an example of a building that’s been constructed according to the highest ecological and energy standards?
— The Schneider Electric business facility in Novi Sad, known as InGrid, is an example of energy efficiency and ecological responsibility. By applying innovative technologies, the InGrid building achieves almost 50% energy savings compared to standard buildings, using renewable energy sources. The reconstruction and revitalisation of the building, instead of new construction, further contributed to sustainability. We are proud of the Platinum LEED certification, which is the highest level of green building certification program. This facility is fully equipped with our solutions and is a true example of what we can achieve when it comes to efficiency and savings. Commercial building market trends now include user satisfaction and comfort. Buildings must be attractive to tenants even in 20 years. A greater investment in the latest solutions will pay off multiple times for investors. Our Novi Sad building demonstrates the possibilities, and we want to share this user experience with the market.