Schneider Electric Solar Expands into Australian On-Grid Residential Solar with The XW Pro, Offering Reliable Home Backup Power Solution

  • Australian homeowners now can use the CEC-approved XW Pro inverter for on-grid systems
  • Reduce your carbon footprint by up to 90% and be energy resilient by switching to sustainable solar energy using the XW Pro
  • Protect your home’s power supply when the grid goes out and save on energy costs by utilizing Time of Use rates with the XW Pro
  • When paired with Schneider Electric’s Insight energy management apps, you will be able to manage your entire home energy needs from the comfort of your phone
Sydney, NSW – November 30th, 2020 – Schneider Electric Solar has announced a home backup solution for Australia that is compliant with the Clean Energy Council (CEC) safety standards. The new solution provides you with a steady & reliable source of sustainable energy while reducing your carbon footprint by up to 90% from fossil fuel-based electricity. The XW Pro delivers the ultimate protection for your home’s power supply, so you’ll never have to face another blackout when the grid goes out. An over-reliance on fossil fuels has now made climate change a reality. Governments and people worldwide are doing their part to adopt more sustainable ways of living to reduce carbon emissions. A combination of natural geographic advantages and favourable policymaking has supported fuel growth in the Australian solar market, with about one in four Australian homes now having rooftop solar. Schneider Electric’s latest offering can now fulfill this demand for a more eco-friendly & sustainable lifestyle. The XW Pro solar hybrid inverter is the heart of your home power system, connecting solar and battery storage with the grid for backup power and energy security. It can be used for solar and storage or backup power systems without solar. Electricity demand in individual homes is not consistent throughout the day, and with a high power-rating and surge capability, the XW Pro is scalable and adaptable to your home’s unique power supply needs. It also offers flexible battery compatibility and flexible energy capacity per inverter so that you can plan according to your energy consumption needs and budget. “The availability of the XW Pro for the on-grid market in Australia will help provide a better solution to ensure reliable & sustainable backup power for your homes. The XW Pro integrates seamlessly with existing diesel gen-sets or string-inverter systems and provides improved backup power solutions for the entire home”, says Bernhard Kiechl, VP of Marketing, Research & Development, Schneider Electric Solar. “The XW Pro comes with a complete ecosystem of accessories and digital tools to help you customize a solution that perfectly fits your home’s unique requirements.” Compatible with Insight Energy Management Customers can also utilize Schneider Electric’s ecosystem of products and solutions such as Insight, their robust energy management platform for Schneider Electric solar & storage systems. It provides monitoring and configuration capability with advanced data security for end-users and installers. The system performance is accessible from anywhere on laptops or via the mobile app. Installers will take advantage of features such as multi-site management and remote firmware upgrade. About Schneider Electric Schneider’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values. www.se.com Related resources: Residential Solar and Storage Solutions Brochure Hashtags:  #LifeIsOn #SEsolar #digitaleconomy Download: Schneider Electric Solar Expands into Australian On-Grid Residential Solar with The XW Pro, Offering Reliable Home Backup Power Solution