Schneider Electric Powering the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011

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1 Schneider Electric Powering the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011 Washington D.C., U.S.A. Make the most of your energy sm

2 Schneider Electric: Proud sustaining sponsor of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon competition since Our support includes the donation of products and engineering services, the sharing of knowledge and resources, and the active participation of expert volunteers throughout the event. Solar Decathalon 2009, Image courtesy of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathalon

3 The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is the largest global university competition focused on energy management in homes. In the United States, it is organized by the Department of Energy and brings together some 20 collegiate teams who design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. These homes are presented together in a solar village, located at the National Mall in Washington D.C. and assessed in 10 different categories. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency. Providing the micro-grid solution. Schneider Electric TM donated the products and engineering services required to implement the micro-grid solution at Solar Decathlon The micro-grid enables a safe and reliable electrical connection between the solar village and the utility service for the duration of the event. By utilizing the micro-grid, teams competing in the event can power their homes during weather and load variations. Any excess energy that is produced is delivered to the electrical grid to be used by the greater Washington D.C. community. In addition to its sponsorship of Solar Decathlon 2011, Schneider Electric continues to support the three Solar Decathalon Competitions. Micro grid Solar village home Volunteering knowledge and support. More than 50 Schneider Electric volunteers are on-site assisting event organizers with set up, staffing the student lounge, and special functions, and providing guided tours of the homes to the general public. In addition, our technical experts will assist organizers with the operation of the micro-grid and provide on-site expertise and support to the teams. Powering electric vehicles with EVlink. Schneider Electric is providing an electric vehicle charging station as part of the U.S. Department of Energy s Smart Grid Exhibit. Our charging solutions offer a green and economical transportation fuel option while helping to decrease energy waste and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Monitoring energy use; rewarding efficiency. The micro-grid facilitates energy exchanges between the homes and the utility service throughout the event. This energy balance is made visible to the public thorough the Net Energy Dashboard kiosk powered by Energy Online Pro, which utilizes Schneider Electric metering and software solutions. Schneider Electric has also provided energy management products in more than half of the homes through direct donations to the competing universities, as well as consulting services from its energy experts.

4 Schneider Electric: Empowering bright minds and innovative solutions. We play an integral role in supporting the competing teams at U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon with donated energy management products, solutions, and engineering services. Schneider Electric provided WaterShed with electrical distribution equipment for the University of Maryland. Image courtesy of the Department of Energy Solar Decathalon.

5 Living Light Schneider Electric provided home automation controls, energy management products, and electrical distribution equipment for the University of Tennessee. Schneider Electric solutions make improved efficiency and up to 30% energy savings possible right now. Meridian First Light, home networking, and energy monitoring equipment for Team New Zealand: Victoria University of Wellington 4D Home equipment for Team Massachusetts: Massachusetts College of Art and Design and Design University of Massachusetts at Lowell WaterShed equipment for the University of Maryland E-Cube equipment for Team Belgium: Ghent University Encore House equipment for The Ohio State University TRTL Lighting controls, lighting products, and electrical distribution equipment for Team Canada: University of Calgary Y Container CO 2 and temperature sensors, and electrical engineering technical support for Team China: Tongji University Re_home Energy-efficient lighting solutions, energy monitoring, and electrical distribution equipment for the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign CHIP equipment for The Southern California Institute of Architecture and California Institute of Technology

6 Schneider Electric: The global specialist in energy management TM The Schneider Electric vision is of a world where we can all achieve more while using less of our common planet. Schneider Electric headquarters, The Hive, Rueil-Malmaison, France In June 2011, The Schneider Electric corporate headquarters in Rueil-Malmaison, France was certified as complying with the new ISO standard for energy management systems. It was the first building in the world to earn such designation.

7 Delivering energy solutions to the world. With operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial processes, building automation, and data centers/networks, as well as a broad presence in residential applications. Schneider Electric is dedicated to making individuals and organizations energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive, and green from Power Plant to Plug. Safe Transform and distribute power safely Reliable Prevent power outages and energy quality variances Efficient Measure and control energy, automate, and provide accurate diagnoses Productive Manage processes, enhance any infrastructure utilities management Green Make the connection of renewable energy sources easy, reliable, and cost ffective Sustainable development is in our DNA. We want to be responsible in everything we do and are actively engaged in the following: > Helping people to optimize their energy consumption and providing environmentally friendly products. > Fighting energy poverty by proposing solutions that make energy and the brighter future that comes with it accessible to all. > Limiting the impact of our activity on the environment.

8 In India, in the Govindpuri slum in South Delhi, our In-Diya low-consumption lighting solution provides reliable, efficient, and green lighting to schoolchildren. The symbol of our mission: helping people make the most of their energy. Take your next step with these FREE materials from Schneider Electric. Visit SEReply.com and enter key code or call Strategy & Sustainable Development Report Read how energy and environmental responsibility lie at the core of the Schneider Electric strategy. Enter Key Code 78176T Achieve permanent change through measurement, monitoring, and control of your energy usage. Enter Key Code 78176T Sign up for our FREE, online energy education with Energy University TM. Enter Key Code 78176T Move from business as usual to becoming a long-term, sustainable green corporation. Enter Key Code 78176T Make the most of your energy SM Schneider Electric Industries SAS Head Office 35 rue Joseph Monier Rueil Malmaison Cedex- France Tel.: +33 (0) Please follow us on: Facebook.com/SchneiderElectric Check in at the Solar Village on foursquare Linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid= Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. Schneider Electric, Make the most of your energy, The global specialist in energy management, Power Plant to Plug, and Energy University are trademarks owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Design: Global Marketing, Communications Strategy and Design