Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, is proud to inform delegates, attending its Xperience Efficiency event in Johannesburg on 26 and 27 August 2014, about the organisation’s new PV Box ST.The New PV Box ST is a containerised plug and play conversion system designed for centralised photovoltaic power plants and commercial applications. The PV Box has undergone extensive safety, quality and reliability risk mitigation so that it is safe and can be installed in many harsh environment conditions.

The new PV Box ST features include:

• Standard 40 feet ISO shipping container for ease of shipment worldwide.
• Configurable to withstand severe weather conditions: continental, tropical, seashore and desert.
• Type-tested solution according to IEC-62271-202 including Arch Flash Testing (IAC-A).
• Proven robust design through rigorous customer reliability testing.
• Compressed construction lead-times through factory-integrated solutions.
• All equipment and integration made in Schneider Electric factories.
• Convenient and safe enclosure design for maintenance purposes.

Schneider Electric also has a PV Box RT version, which is specifically designed for road transportation, and has an integrated concrete basement for minimal civil work on site. The PV Box ST and PV Box RT are a part of Schneider Electric’s comprehensive solution package with the Context Control monitoring and control system as well as its global services offering.

About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructure, Industries & Machines Manufacturers, Non-residential Building, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group's 150,000 plus employees achieved sales of 24 billion euros in 2013, through an active commitment to help individuals and organisations make the most of their energy.