Innovation and R&D

Support the strategy of Schneider Electric by re-inventing energy management

Innovation is at the heart of Schneider Electric's strategy to meet the energy challenge by making the smart grid a reality. By combining deep understanding of customer needs and technological innovation, our multi-disciplinary teams create innovative solutions for energy efficiency, both comprehensive and flexible.

Innovate at every level to embed energy efficiency in the everyday life, from homes to industrial facility

	> Measure and control at point of use to enable a detailed understanding of energy efficiency levers, to automate their management, and to empower users.
	> Design flexible energy management platforms based on open standards and a modular architecture to combine efficiency and flexibility.
	> Provide scalable energy efficiency solutions, pre-configured for each business, quick to deploy and intuitive for users.

Schneider Electric draws on the skills and expertise of both internal and external talents from around the world

	9,000 Schneider Electric professionals work directly in R&D activities, in 22 countries and at 70 sites worldwide.			Schneider Electric has established strong R&D partnerships with leading universities around the world.
It enables our experts to take into account local specifications and preferences, and to build partnerships with the most qualified and sought-after players in each region.			Jiao Tong University, China, MIT Media Lab, Georgia Tech, United States, l'École des Mines ParisTech, l'Institut National Polytechnique in Grenoble, France, Technological Institute of Superior Studies de Monterrey, Mexico.

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Innovation key figures

> 1 billion € in 2011
devoted to R&D, representing 5% of our sales

385
new patent applications in 2011

9,000
R&D engineers in the world

393
Distinguished technical experts in 22 countries

Collaborative programme

Energy performance for buildings: