As power structures in industrial sites become increasingly complex, Schneider Electric Korea has unveiled an integrated infrastructure strategy that connects automation equipment with power and energy storage systems. The plan envisions securing both operational efficiency and stability by linking functions ranging from equipment control to distribution, protection, and storage on-site.

Schneider Electric Korea announced on February 25 that it has unveiled an integrated portfolio encompassing industrial automation, smart power management, and BESS. This announcement outlines a direction to respond to the proliferation of AI-based manufacturing facilities and the expansion of distributed power sources.

Recently, the adoption of high-precision automation equipment in semiconductor and secondary battery manufacturing processes has been rapidly increasing. Consequently, power consumption per process has risen, and the demand for real-time equipment control has intensified. At the same time, as the integration of renewable energy sources such as solar power expands, the variability of power flow is also on the rise.

Analysis suggests that in an environment where power density and operational complexity rise simultaneously, it is difficult to guarantee stable operation by managing automation systems and distribution infrastructure separately. This means that it is necessary to establish a system capable of comprehensively monitoring equipment status and power quality, and responding immediately in the event of an accident.

In the automation sector, the accuracy of equipment control was enhanced by focusing on the 'Lexium' servo system, which enables high-speed and high-precision position control, and the 'Pro-face GP6000' HMI, which intuitively displays process data. In the power management sector, power distribution and protection functions were integrated through the 'Smart Panel,' which integrates measurement and circuit breaker functions, and the 'SM AirSeT' switchboard, which utilizes SF6 replacement technology.

In the energy storage sector, the system is designed to prepare for high-current situations and momentary power outages through the 'EasyPact MVS DA1' circuit breaker, applicable to 1500V DC environments, and a redundant ESS UPS. These devices are linked with the open IoT platform 'EcoStruxure' to integrate and analyze facility and power data, and are structured to ensure visibility from the design to the operation phase through AVEVA and ETAP-based tools.

Chae Gyo-mun, Head of the Industrial Automation Business Unit, explained that the power environment in industrial sites is changing rapidly and that a strategy to connect equipment control, power protection, and energy storage into a single operating system is important. Schneider Electric Korea plans to demonstrate related integrated solutions at the 'Smart Factory & Automation Industry Exhibition (AW 2026)' held at COEX in Seoul starting March 4.