“Digitally-Enabled Distribution Networks for Smarter Energy Management”
- A major and ongoing trend in the global Low Voltage Energy Distribution market is the transition toward digitally connected distribution networks integrated with IoT, AI, and edge computing to enhance grid resilience, enable predictive maintenance, and support renewable energy integration.
- For instance, in May 2024, ABB launched its NeoGear Digital low-voltage switchgear platform, which combines advanced sensors and cloud analytics to provide real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. This launch is designed to reduce downtime and energy losses across commercial and industrial applications.
- Similarly, Schneider Electric, in April 2023, unveiled the next-generation PrismaSeT Active low-voltage panelboards, equipped with connectivity to the EcoStruxure platform. These smart panels allow building operators to optimize electrical distribution and detect potential faults proactively, enhancing operational continuity and energy efficiency.
- Digital LV systems now often feature remote diagnostics, wireless communication modules, and energy intelligence software, enabling facility managers to access energy data in real-time, configure systems remotely, and prevent failures. This integration is especially critical in manufacturing plants, data centers, and smart buildings.
- In September 2023, Siemens introduced its new SENTRON series of intelligent circuit breakers, which offer modular IoT gateways, embedded metering, and load analysis—catering to users looking to enhance safety and sustainability through smarter power distribution.
- This trend is fostering a shift from passive energy distribution to active energy management, enabling greater control, adaptability, and sustainability in both commercial and industrial infrastructures.
