Schneider Electric Korea, a leader in global energy management and automation innovation, has joined hands with Hanwha Ocean to supply ultra-high-efficiency motors, taking the lead in the energy transition of the shipbuilding industry.

Schneider announced on the 11th that it signed a business agreement (MOU) with Hanwha Ocean for the supply and verification of ultra-high-efficiency motors (IE5) optimized for ship equipment.

This agreement aims to spur the energy transition of the shipbuilding industry and the spread of eco-friendly ship technology through practical business cooperation such as performance verification tests, installation and operation demonstrations, sharing of technical data, and marketing cooperation beyond simple technology exchange.

The signing ceremony held at the Hanwha Building in Jung-gu, Seoul was attended by Schneider Electric Korea CEO Kwon Ji-woong, team leaders Lee Jae-hyeok and Ha Seung-mok, and other key executives, as well as Hanwha Ocean Senior Vice President Yoo Cheok-geun and other related officials, who solidified the two companies' will to cooperate.

This business agreement is expected to contribute to energy efficiency innovation in the domestic shipbuilding industry by verifying IE5 motors applied to equipment such as ship pumps and fans on actual ships, testing performance after installation, and sharing related technical data.

Schneider Electric will play a leading role in technology verification and testing of ultra-high-efficiency motors, while Hanwha Ocean will support verification testing by providing an actual operating environment.

Through this, the two companies will be able to meet global environmental regulations and reduce carbon emissions.It plans to contribute to reducing emissions and spreading eco-friendly ship technology.

In particular, it is expected that mutual benefits will be maximized in various business areas such as providing performance curve data for major ship equipment such as pumps and fans, technology marketing to customers, and sales cooperation.

“It is very meaningful that we have been able to apply ultra-high-efficiency motors (IE5) to actual operating environments through collaboration with global technology company Schneider Electric,” said Yoo Cheok-geun, Senior Vice President of Hanwha Ocean. “We believe that this collaboration will provide practical help in building eco-friendly ships and realizing ESG management in the future.”

Schneider Electric Korea CEO Kwon Ji-woong said, “This is a significant turning point for the domestic shipbuilding industry to achieve energy efficiency innovation,” and added, “We hope that our high-efficiency technology and Hanwha Ocean’s abundant field experience will create synergy to pioneer a sustainable future for the shipbuilding industry together.”

With this agreement, the two companies will accelerate practical business cooperation, including the supply of motors optimized for ship equipment, installation and performance verification through collaboration with research institutes and equipment companies, and technology marketing activities. This joint solution development by Schneider Electric and Hanwha Ocean is expected to play a significant role in solving the global challenges of reducing carbon emissions and popularizing eco-friendly ships, and thus contribute to the energy transition and strengthening competitiveness of the domestic shipbuilding industry.

Meanwhile, the ultra-high-efficiency motor (IE5) is an innovative technology that significantly reduces energy consumption compared to existing products while maintaining stable performance, and is attracting attention as a key element for the sustainable development of eco-friendly ships and the marine industry.