Beiruting News

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, is demonstrating its IoT-enabled EcoStruxure solutions in Lebanon later this month during the region's leading international construction show, Project Lebanon 2018.


Schneider Electric is taking part in the global three-day gathering, which will run from June 26 to 29, along with hundreds of leading regional and international exhibitors with the aim of exploring new business opportunities in the Lebanese market.


Schneider Electric will be showcasing new solutions of its EcoStruxure architecture, an open and interoperable energy management system for building, grid, industry, and data center customers. It leverages advancements in IoT, mobility, sensing, cloud, analytics, and cybersecurity to deliver innovation at every level, from connected products and edge control to apps, analytics and services.


"Our development strategy in Lebanon is designed to drive digital transformation in traditional buildings by turning them into smart buildings where all devices are connected to achieve the highest levels of operation 


management and deliver optimal energy efficiency," said Marc Charabati, Levant General Manager.




"Schneider Electric aims to bolster Lebanon's infrastructure of electricity, water and gas networks through smart network management, clean energy procurement and carbon-reduction solutions. We will work alongside the Lebanese government to develop smart solutions that use energy-saving technologies in every aspect of life to change consumption patterns and reduce emissions," he added.



"The energy sector in any country plays a significant role in achieving economic growth, being a main pillar of development projects and an essential factor for drawing foreign investment. Development cannot be achieved without providing necessary energy sources and the energy sector in Lebanon has great potential. We at Schneider Electric believe that the Lebanese energy industry is capable of meeting the needs of sustainable energy development and contributing effectively to the growth of the Lebanese economy. 




Commenting on the Schneider Electric's participation in "Project Lebanon" exhibition and launching EcoStruxure platform, Fouad Zayed, Schneider Electric's Vice President for Smart Buildings, said "EcoStruxure is an open platform that is interoperable between various systems and software. The EcoStruxure platform has been developed to ensemble with the latest international standards of Cyber ​​Security, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics."


"We are working on contributing a real change in our sophisticated world, the EcoStruxure platform will provide services to the industrial, service and residential sectors, and will be able to provide enough energy for thousands 


of homes and factories. EcoStruxure is one of the best technological solutions that can be supporting the shift to digitalization in Lebanon," he added."Schneider Electric also aims to attract the attention of various groups from specialized engineers from different sectors in the Lebanese business community, in order to develop the infrastructure in residential complexes, hotels and hospitals and support it with EcoStruxure platform which helps in transforming the data to action through four major steps: communication, Assembling, analysis and implementation", said Hassan El- Ardy, VP for Building and Projects Business, Schneider Electric Egypt and North East Africa.



Project Lebanon is the 23rd global trade exhibition for construction materials and equipment in Lebanon and the Middle East. It brings together industry leaders from around the world to showcase their latest products and services, build contacts and generate new business opportunities in Lebanon and the region. Attending the event were also Eng. Khaled Kamel, Schneider Electric's Vice President of Energy for North East Africa & the Levant; Eng. Mohamed Shaheen, Director of Industry for Egypt & North East; Eng. Fouad Zayed, Schneider Electric's Vice President for Smart Buildings; and Eng. Hassan El- Ardy, VP for Building and Projects Business for North East Africa.The exhibition will be held at Beirut's Seaside Arena and will offer visitors a great opportunity to gain valuable market insights, explore latest energy, construction and environment products firsthand and network with regional and international decision makers and industry leaders.