International. Neoen, France's leading independent power producer, and Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management and automation, have signed a multi-year framework agreement of 750 MW Conext SmartGenTM on three continents. This collaboration is an initiative to provide more accessible and reliable clean energy.
The scope includes the following:
- Conversion stations composed of 1500V converters,
- Medium voltage switches,
- Transformers
- Monitoring system
- Control, as well as maintenance services during the life cycle.
- Neoen decided to sign this partnership to secure electrical design, launch network impact studies at an early stage of the development process, and leverage volumes.
"We chose Schneider Electric after a global competitive process based on the best LCOE. Working with Schneider Electric on the Cestas 300 MW project, we were very pleased with their level of involvement, responsive service team and track record of solutions for high-performance operating plants," explained Xavier Barbaro, Managing Director of Neoen.
"Thanks to our global capability, we are ready to participate effectively in long-term solar power plant projects and service contracts around the world, which will continue to benefit international solar businesses like Neoen. We decided to establish a dedicated service team to support Neoen and its EPC partners in order to increase reaction and support to this dynamic market," said Robert Immele, Managing Director of Solar Business at Schneider Electric.
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