Schneider Electric opened its first Innovation Hub in Africa at their new office building in Midrand near Johannesburg. The company picked this location for their English-speaking headquarters on the continent. This hub joins more than 40 similar centers around the world that Schneider Electric runs. Visitors can see how the company's technology works across different business areas like energy and buildings. The space lets customers and partners explore digital solutions designed for African markets.
The hub offers personalized tours that start with the company's background story on touch screens. People can walk through different areas that show software programs and factory automation systems. The building section displays controls for lights and air conditioning systems. Power equipment demonstrations include electrical gear and backup power supplies for data centers. Each area can be changed to match what specific visitors want to see.
Partners and consultants can book the space ahead of time to show clients particular solutions. Trained staff members guide groups through the different technology displays. The company plans to train more employees as tour guides through their global program. The hub keeps updating its displays to feature the newest innovations from Schneider Electric. This approach helps the space stay current with changing technology trends.
The new headquarters building uses 37 percent less energy each month compared to their old location. Water consumption dropped by 34 percent and carbon emissions fell by 32 tons monthly. Solar panels on the roof generate 200 kilowatts of clean electricity. The building footprint shrunk by 20 percent from their previous office space. Smart software controls the lighting and heating systems throughout the facility.
The hub offers personalized tours that start with the company's background story on touch screens. People can walk through different areas that show software programs and factory automation systems. The building section displays controls for lights and air conditioning systems. Power equipment demonstrations include electrical gear and backup power supplies for data centers. Each area can be changed to match what specific visitors want to see.
Partners and consultants can book the space ahead of time to show clients particular solutions. Trained staff members guide groups through the different technology displays. The company plans to train more employees as tour guides through their global program. The hub keeps updating its displays to feature the newest innovations from Schneider Electric. This approach helps the space stay current with changing technology trends.
The new headquarters building uses 37 percent less energy each month compared to their old location. Water consumption dropped by 34 percent and carbon emissions fell by 32 tons monthly. Solar panels on the roof generate 200 kilowatts of clean electricity. The building footprint shrunk by 20 percent from their previous office space. Smart software controls the lighting and heating systems throughout the facility.
