Pris, France - Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the public institution in charge of Rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris to contribute to the restoration of the cathedral through in-kind donations and the transfer of skills.

The commitment includes the supply of all the equipment needed to power the site, including a transformer station, all the downstream electrical cabinets and breaker panels, and their components, as well as a Building Management System (BMS) and emergency lighting. Schneider Electric will also be responsible for maintaining the site's electrical distribution systems and training future users.

Cédric Larcher, Senior Project Manager at Schneider Electric France, and his team will be responsible for implementing and following up on the project. The restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral is a significant challenge due to its historical monument status, its scale, and the logistics and access constraints involved. For Schneider Electric, participating in the project is not just a technical partnership, but also a human one. It gives them the opportunity to deploy their most innovative and secure energy management solutions at the service of an emblematic site dear to the citizens of France and the world.

Philippe Jost, Deputy General Director of the Public Institution for the Restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, thanked Schneider Electric for their support in the restoration of the cathedral. He said that the BMS would enable future operators to optimize their energy consumption, bringing 21st-century innovations to this cathedral, a world heritage site and a masterpiece of medieval art. Work on-site will begin in a few months and will secure the power supply to the site. The restoration is expected to be completed in 2024.

Source: webwire.com