Schneider Electric Kenya has partnered with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers’ (KAM) to introduce the Digitization Award Category, to celebrate and champion initiatives that drive digital transformation in Kenya’s Industrial Sector. The new category was announced during the recently concluded annual Energy Management Awards (EMA), held at the Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. This…
The energy landscape is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources, distributed generation, and the growing need for energy efficiency. At the heart of this transformation lies the smart meter, a device that is revolutionizing the way we manage and integrate distributed energy resources (DERs) into the grid. Smart…
The global quest for sustainable energy sources has led to the development of various renewable energy technologies, including solar and wind power systems. While both solar and wind power have proven to be viable sources of clean energy, their intermittent nature has been a major challenge to their widespread adoption. This is where hybrid solar…
The future of renewable energy is an exciting and rapidly evolving landscape, with new technologies and innovative approaches constantly emerging. One particularly promising area of research is biomimetics, the study of nature’s designs and processes to inspire and develop sustainable solutions for human challenges. By examining how organisms have evolved to harness energy from their…
The perfect storm is brewing in the world of renewable energy, as artificial intelligence (AI) and wind energy come together to create a groundbreaking approach to predicting failures in wind turbines. This innovative combination has the potential to revolutionize the way we harness wind power, ensuring that it remains a reliable and sustainable source of…
By: Carol Koech, Country President East Africa, Schneider Electric Recently, I had the opportunity to participate in a conference focused on food sustainability, which further deepened my interest in sustainability practices across different industries. Food, being a fundamental need according to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, is under threat due to climate change. The adverse effects…
In a world grappling with the effects of climate change, reducing carbon emissions has become a top priority. One innovative solution gaining traction is the use of renewable energy microgrids. These decentralized energy systems are not only sustainable but also hold the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions. Renewable energy microgrids, as the name suggests,…
