Schneider Electric Signs Agreement to Import Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgears into Botswana

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ByNaresh Kumar Surepelly
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Schneider Electric is empowering the continent through supporting and addressing the transfer of skills and technology in the power and energy industry. As part of the initiative, Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with Gaborone-based SDM Electrical Switchboards Botswana, which will allow it to import incomplete Schneider Electric medium voltage (MV) switchgears and customize them in Botswana to meet local customer’s specific requirements.

Currently the agreement covers two solutions, namely PREMSET and PIX RoF, and more is yet to come. PREMSET is the future of secondary distribution switchgear. It embraces the functionality for smart grids needs and is a new generation of Schneider Electric‘s MV switchgear featuring the Shielded Solid Insulation System (2SIS). The PIX Roll on Floor (RoF) Air Insulated Switchgear adapts to all electrical power distribution requirements up to 17.5kV, with floor rolling vacuum circuit breakers.

This agreement will enable SDM to customize Schneider Electric solutions specifically for the Botswana market. Its main customers are all power electrical users, which includes electrical switchboards for Botswana Power Corporation and Water Utilities Corporation.

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