Schneider Electric Unveils Resi9 Energy Center Retrofit Innovation
for Prosumer Homes
- New intelligent electrical panel secures electrical
installations in homes equipped with new energy landscape devices
and renewables- 2024 marks 100 years of circuit breakers in homes,
the devices in our electrical panels that protect our homes’
electricity- Prioritizing safety is crucial when adding solar
panels, battery back-up, and electric vehicle chargers to
homes
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of
energy management and automation, today launched its Resi9 Energy
Center. A retrofit solution in the French market that secures
electrical installations equipped with new energy inputs and
loads.
Unveiled at Schneider Electric’s recent Innovation Summit in
Paris, this new solution marks a significant leap forward in energy
management, offering enhanced safety, efficiency, and
sustainability to meet the demands of the evolving energy
landscape.
In a world where homes are increasingly electrified and equipped
with energy production and storage technology such as solar panels,
inverters and battery back-up, Schneider Electric has recognized
the need for a comprehensive solution to manage the rising demand
for electricity. The Resi9 Energy Center serves as the ultimate
upgrade to the traditional electrical panel, addressing the
challenges posed by the new energy landscape.
New era of the electrical panel
As globally we adopt more sustainable lifestyles, the
electrification of our homes is expanding at a rapid rate, from the
installation of solar panels and heat pumps, through to electric
vehicle (EVs) chargers to power our modern-day vehicles. Prosumer
households – homes that both produce and consume electricity – are
increasingly common, especially with solar production.
These new technologies rely on the electrical panel, also known
as the fuse box, which is at the heart of the home and acts as the
gatekeeper for ensuring the safety of electrical devices and
appliances. However, according to Schneider Electric’s global
consumer survey carried out in 2023, almost a third of homeowners
(29%) know very little about the role the electrical panel plays in
their home and 16% wouldn’t know where it is located. These figures
increase amongst Gen Y and Gen Z respondents – those who are
becoming or will become homeowners in a time when electrification
is at its highest – to 41% and 25% respectively.
It is critical for safety, and for efficacy of energy efficiency
measures, that homes are equipped with the appropriate electrical
panel, yet there is little awareness that becoming a prosumer or
adding larger loads, such as EV chargers, could render the existing
electrical panel as no longer fit for purpose.
The evolution of electrical safety - celebrating 100
years of the circuit breaker in homes
Over the past century, the electrical panel has played a crucial
part in ensuring the safety of families and homes, especially
through circuit breakers protecting against short circuits,
overloads, and various electrical risks.
Schneider Electric, founded in 1836 and in the electrical market
for close to 150 years, has continuously pioneered advancements in
electrical safety. In the past 100 years of progress following the
introduction of micro circuit breakers, we have seen:
1970s: New surge protection devices protected
homes from lightning strikes
1980s: Residual current devices were introduced
to reduce the risk of electrocution
2000s: Arc-fault detection devices were
introduced to safeguard households against fires
2018: Schneider launched PowerTag, the world’s
tiniest energy sensor to understand how much electricity is
consumed over the breaker or at load level
Today. Schneider Electric’s latest innovation in electrical
safety and efficiency brings the electrical panel into a new era.
The Resi9 Energy Center seamlessly integrates with any existing
electrical panel, making it a perfect choice for retrofit and
renovation projects. Equipped with high-spec hardware and
state-of-the-art software, the Resi9 Energy Center provides
enhanced security in the supply of electricity through various
sources and its safe distribution to all electrical loads,
including electric vehicle and heat pumps. All the while enabling
sustainable control and customization through Schneider Electric's
all-in-one Home Energy Management app, Wiser.
Managing energy in your home becomes effortless with the Resi9
Energy Center and the Wiser Home Energy Management System. From
charging your electric vehicle during off-peak hours to maximizing
solar energy utilization, the Wiser Home Energy Management app puts
these capabilities at your fingertips, offering real-time insights,
savings tracking, and progress monitoring toward a self-sufficient
home—all in one user-friendly platform.
Michael Lotfy Gierges, Executive Vice President of
Global Home & Distribution at Schneider Electric,
said: “The electrification of our homes is undeniably a positive
step towards a more sustainable energy future. This shift, powered
by renewables, enables us to tackle the 20% of global emissions
produced by homes. However, as exciting as the transition to a new
energy landscape is, it’s vital that safety sits at its core.
“Utilizing our 188 years of experience – 150 of which have been
dedicated to the electrical market –the Resi9 Energy Center
represents a true evolution of the electrical panel, and we are
proud to introduce a solution that supports the electrification of
homes while keeping safety, resilience, efficiency, and
sustainability at the forefront.”
Contact: Schneider Electric Global Media Relations
global.pr@se.com
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