Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with H2-Enterprises, a global hydrogen enabler and energy storage solutions company, to develop solutions for energy supply and management in buildings in the Middle East and Africa
The partnership will facilitate joint project development, pilot programmes, technology exchange, and knowledge sharing. Schneider Electric will provide its expertise and technical support in energy management, infrastructure, building automation and related areas while H2-Enterprises will contribute experience and technologies in clean hydrogen production, storage and conversion. This includes waste-to-hydrogen, hydrogen from solar and wind, Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carries (LOHC) for hydrogen storage and transport, renewables integration, and fuel cells.
Amel Chadli, Schneider Electric’s vice president of digital energy and software, Middle East & Africa, commented, “Schneider Electric envisions buildings of the future that are sustainable, resilient, hyper-efficient, and people-centric. Through our Electricity 4.0 approach, combining digitalisation for efficiency and electrification for decarbonisation, we are committed to making this vision a reality. By joining forces with H2-Enterprises, we aim to leverage their clean hydrogen technology and expertise to further accelerate the transition towards a sustainable and green future.”
Michael Stusch, executive chairman and CEO of H2-Enterprises, added, “Through our collaboration with Schneider Electric, H2-Enterprises aims to revolutionize the global energy landscape. By leveraging our innovative technologies, including clean hydrogen production, safe storage, and efficient transportation solutions, together with Schneider Electric's expertise, we are driving the transition towards a sustainable and emission-free future.”