Pace - Process & Control Engineering
October, 2007 Page: 4
Schneider Electric is providing the electrical distribution and building utilities management for Princess Elisabeth, the first "Zero Emission" scientific research station. The station was presented by Schneider Electric and the International Polar Foundation (IPF) in Brussels, before its installation in the Antarctic. It will exclusively use renewable energy: solar - via photo- voltaic panels - and wind energy. This process avoids all emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases.
In this way, 50,000 metric tons of CO2 are economised every year in the framework of contracts managed by - Schneider's Building Automation Business Unit. "For Schneider Electric, participating in the extraordinary adventure of the Princess Elisabeth Antartica research station is a highly significant action. Alongside the IPF, we share the same values - environmental responsibility, concern for the planet and the absolute need to reduce CO2 emissions. "This is the first time that our products will encounter such extreme conditions, with temperatures of -40°C and under remote control for four months of the year", said Jean-Pascal Tricoire, President and CEO of Schneider Electric.
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