The 2025 International Zero-Carbon Cities, Villages, and Buildings Conference & Expo (IZCC) launched in Beijing, spotlighting critical pathways for decarbonizing the built environment. As buildings account for significant global energy consumption and represent the largest end-users of power systems, their transition is pivotal to achieving dual-carbon goals. Accelerating innovative building power systems—centered on renewable integration and featuring microgrids and PV-Storage-DC-Flexibility (PSDF) technologies—is now essential for achieving low-carbon power, flexible loads, efficient consumption, and intelligent operations.
Schneider’s Full-Stack PSDF Ecosystem
As an enabler of new power systems, Schneider Electric debuted its next-generation low-voltage DC (LVDC) portfolio at IZCC, showcasing end-to-end capabilities from power generation to consumption. Its flagship PSDF solution integrates high-efficiency DC transmission with precision power electronics control, managed via an intelligent monitoring platform. This architecture delivers safety, flexibility, and sustainability while providing foundational support for zero-carbon buildings and smart city development.
Validated Performance & Industry Recognition
Schneider’s Wuhan PSDF demonstration plant validates the solution’s efficacy:
Achieves 100% renewable supply for high-power loads like EV chargers
Reduces annual carbon emissions by 577 tonnes via rooftop PV
Meets 13% year-on-year decarbonization targets
This project earned the "Top 10 PSDF Engineering Practice Case" award from China’s Building Energy Efficiency Association. Further accolades include:
Southern Weekly’s "Annual Sci-Tech Innovation Practice" (2024)
Ranked in "China’s Top 100 Electrical Enterprises" + "Top 10 Green Energy Solutions" by Electrical Age
Second Prize in Xiong’an International PSDF Technology Competition
Cutting-Edge LVDC Product Innovations
Schneider’s expanded LVDC lineup targets critical applications:
Utility Protection: EasyPact CVS DC NE circuit breakers, EasyPact FR-E5 fuses
Energy Storage: EasyTeSys DC contactors for BESS
Grid Resilience: PRS DC surge protectors, WOTPC automatic transfer switches
EV Infrastructure: EasyTeSys EV-specific AC/DC contactors
Terminal Distribution: Acti9 Pro series, Zelio DC switches/sockets
These solutions demonstrate Schneider’s depth in enabling secure, diversified DC power architectures.
Accelerating Transition Through Ecosystem Collaboration
As energy transition accelerates, Schneider emphasizes co-innovation to overcome green-building challenges. By advancing PSDF and microgrid technologies alongside partners, the company drives scalable deployment of intelligent, flexible power systems. This collaborative approach is critical for upgrading urban infrastructure and meeting global carbon neutrality targets.
Conclusion
Schneider Electric’s IZCC showcase underscores its leadership in LVDC innovation and zero-carbon building integration. Through validated PSDF solutions, award-winning deployments, and a comprehensive DC product ecosystem, Schneider delivers the technical backbone for resilient, efficient, and sustainable cities. The company’s commitment to ecosystem partnerships will remain vital in accelerating the global energy transition.
