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Schneider Electric Partners with SBPDCL to Modernize and Enhance Power Distribution Network
  • Schneider Electric Partners with SBPDCL to Modernize and Enhance Power Distribution Network

    12 March 2025

    Schneider Electric has partnered with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Ltd. (SBPDCL) to modernize and enhance the power distribution network in the state. This collaboration represents a significant milestone in delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy and digital solutions to the people of Bihar.

    The rising energy demand in the state has posed a major challenge for SBPDCL, emphasizing the urgent need for modernization to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power distribution. Effective management of the electrical distribution system has become crucial to addressing these issues and guaranteeing a stable power supply for consumers.

    Schneider Electric's advanced EcoStruxure Grid solutions have been vital in overcoming these challenges, providing robust monitoring capabilities and ensuring operational uptime 24/7. As a result of the partnership, SBPDCL, its consumers, and the state have experienced substantial and measurable benefits. Power reliability has increased by an impressive 90 percent, while energy consumption and cost savings have reached up to 80 percent and 60 percent, respectively. Moreover, optimization in engineering costs and time has improved by 70 percent, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and driving cost-effectiveness.

    Speaking about the partnership, Deepak Sharma, Zone President for Greater India at Schneider Electric and Managing Director & CEO of Schneider Electric India, stated, "Our collaboration with South Bihar Power Distribution Company reflects our commitment to providing more innovative, sustainable, and energy-efficient solutions that empower utilities to meet growing energy demands. By leveraging our EcoStruxure Grid technology, we aim to create a future-ready power distribution system that contributes to South Bihar's economic and infrastructural growth. This partnership also underscores Schneider Electric's dedication to accelerating India's energy transition and empowering utilities with smart, sustainable, and scalable solutions. Together, we are committed to accelerating the transition toward more sustainable and resilient grids of the future."​

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