Schneider Electric highlights urgent need to maintain critical infrastructure
· Industry experts from Kettering General Hospital, Heathrow airport and RJ Power Networks discussed proactive asset management
· Crucial safety and monitoring tech, including GenieEVO and Etap digital twin, on display at Power Infrastructure Innovation Day
London (UK) (July 18, 2025) - Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, hosted an exclusive event at Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium. The site, where Schneider Electric’s technology is crucial for smart energy management and energy efficiency, played host to over 130 Schneider Electric customers.
One of the highlights of the day was a panel discussion which centred on the need to protect critical infrastructure and sites. With a keen focus on the journey and benefits of using data to make maintenance decisions – from routine to predictive and preventative, the panel discussed how to minimise disruption at airports, hospitals, and other locations of critical infrastructure.
During the discussion Edward Payne, Chief Engineer, Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust noted, “some of our switchgear dates back to the 1960s, and anywhere up to 2020s. We’ve got lots of equipment from multiple suppliers, different specifications and spare part requirements. This isn’t the most efficient way to manage our activities so we’re looking at how to digitalise our estate to get a clearer picture of where to invest maintenance efforts. This will allow us to proactively manage assets, improve spare parts planning and ensure a smoother running of the site’s electrical operation. For us, keeping the system resilient is key, as ultimately, it’s patients at the end.”
David Pownall, Schneider Electric’s VP Power Systems UK & Ireland, added:
“At Schneider Electric, we are working to see a more electric and more digital future. These technologies will be crucial if we’re to reach our decarbonisation goals. However, developing tech solutions and upgrading existing systems, only works if we properly maintain the assets.
“The traditional model of annual maintenance can prove costly and time consuming. However, drastically shifting our approach to maintenance to be more proactive and predictive can change the game. We’re in control and develop fixes to problems before they develop to avoid costly downtime. We can reach a point where the switchgear tells us it needs maintenance. As such, we manage the asset effectively, allowing it to run efficiently and simple repairs, or changes to environment can be implemented to prevent costly upgrades, or disruption due to equipment failure.”
Attendees had the chance to see a variety of Schneider Electric solutions in action, including
· Ringmaster AirSeT, a pioneering F6-free medium voltage switchgear that delivers sustainable, safe, and reliable power distribution without harmful greenhouse gases.
· GenieEVO, a modular medium switchgear specifically designed for use in demanding situations.
· FeederSeT CB Outdoor LV Switchgear, a robust, low-voltage switchgear designed for safe, reliable and efficient power distribution in outdoor environments.
In addition to these products, a selection of BESS Solutions, automation and switchgear components were on display.
For more information on Schneider Electric’s work at Tottenham Hotspur and critical infrastructure support, find it here.
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David Pownall
Vice President, Services, Schneider Electric UK and IrelandAs of July 2025, David is VP Power Systems and Safety UK & Ireland, having joined Schneider Electric as VP Services & Safety UK & Ireland in 2019. During those six years, he successfully drove the growth of the Services business, implemented a new service model, and enhanced employee engagement.Having invested £50 million since 2023 in manufacturing in Leeds and Scarborough, the Power Systems business unit will continue, under David’s leadership, to manufacture several components necessary for the UK & Ireland’s net-zero transition. These UK-manufactured products are vital to the security and reliability of the zone’s current and future electricity networks, which are key to enabling the new electricity generation, storage, and interconnection infrastructure that are needed to meet the rapid increase in electricity demand. This includes the infrastructure behind charging electric vehicles.With a wealth of international experience, spanning Japan and North America as well as the UK, David believes that cutting-edge technology on its own is not enough to solve the industry’s biggest challenges. It is a combination of data-driven insights, innovative applications, digital services, and consultative partnerships that will enable the next level of resilience, agility, and sustainability in industry, infrastructure, and buildings. David serves as a trustee of the Electrical Industries Charity and sits on the Board of Schneider Electric UK.Having previously headed up EMEA customer support and maintenance delivery at Rockwell Automation, David brings a wealth of experience in delivering customer value and improving business performance in industrial settings. Prior to this, David also held positions in the Services departments of ABB Robotics UK and MOTOMAN Robotics.Connect with David on LinkedIn.Read more
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