Schneider Electric showcases the new PV Box ST at Intersolar Europe

BURNABY, British Columbia, June 6, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Schneider Electric Solar Business, a global leader in solutions for solar power conversion chain, is proud to showcase the new PV Box ST at their booth at Intersolar Europe.

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The New PV Box ST is a containerized plug and play conversion system designed for centralized PV power plants and commercial applications. The PV Box has undergone extensive safety, quality and reliability risk mitigation so that it is safe and can be installed in many harsh environment conditions.

"We are very excited to be showing the PV Box ST here at Intersolar Europe for the very first time" says Mr. Laurent Bataille, SVP of the Solar Business of Schneider Electric. "The response that we have received over the past couple of days from the customers has been extremely rewarding. They are impressed by the quality of the solution and are confident knowing that all of the components in the PV Box, including inverters, medium voltage transformer and circuit breaker, are all manufactured and integrated by Schneider Electric."

The New PV Box ST features:

• Standard 40 feet ISO shipping container for ease of shipment worldwide
• Configurable to withstand severe weather conditions: continental, tropical, sea shore and desert
• Type-tested solution according to IEC-62271-202 including Arch Flash Testing (IAC-A)
• Proven robust design through rigorous customer reliability testing
• Compressed construction lead-times through factory  integrated solutions
• All equipment and integration made in Schneider Electric factories
• Convenient and safe enclosure design for maintenance purposes

Schneider Electric also has a PV Box RT version which is specifically designed for road transportation and has an integrated concrete basement for minimal civil work on site.

The PV Box ST and PV Box RT are a part of Schneider Electric's comprehensive solution package with the Conext Control monitoring and control system as well as their global services offer.

For more information about PV Box ST or RT version, and to watch a video on the products, visit our new website at: www.SEsolar.com

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management 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. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and efficient, the company's 150,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion Euros in 2013, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations "Make the most of their energy." www.schneider-electric.com

Schneider Electric, theSchneider Electric logo and Conext are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Schneider Electric group of companies.

Media Contact: Janine Melenka, Schneider Electric, 604-422-2513, [email protected]

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SOURCE Schneider Electric