Schneider Electric and SUEZ have joined forces to accelerate the deployment and application of digital solutions in water cycle management systems to help the global water industry improve energy efficiency, conserve resource consumption and better manage its carbon footprint.

Due to factors such as climate change and human activities, water scarcity in some parts of the world has become increasingly prominent. It is predicted that by 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population will live in water-stressed areas. Therefore, it is urgent to strengthen the ability of water resources management and promote the intensive and safe use of water resources. As a global expert in digital transformation in energy management and automation, Schneider Electric wants to work with Suez, a leader in digital and waste recycling solutions in the water sector, to help address the global challenge of water scarcity by deploying more resilient and better performing water recycling infrastructure.

Under an international agreement signed by the two companies, Schneider Electric will integrate Suez’s AQUADVANCED® family of software in its Water cycle management software EcoStruxure™ Water Advisor. The AQUADVANCED series of software has more than 10 years of practical experience in serving public and private water management companies around the world, and currently covers more than 1,500 pipe networks and water plants worldwide. Patricia Villoslada, Senior Vice President, Digital Solutions, Suez, said: “This partnership, which combines Suez’s expertise and leading digital solutions with Schneider Electric’s global integration capabilities, will help promote the introduction, adoption and application of the AQUADVANCED series of software in the global market.”

Schneider Electric Water cycle management software EcoStruxure Water Advisor Water consultant

Alain Dedieu, President of the Water sector at Schneider Electric, said: “This agreement delivers on Schneider Electric’s commitment to global sustainability, which is particularly important in the water sector, which has received much international and industry attention. The cooperation between the two sides is a prerequisite for us to deal with the complex relationship between water resources and energy, and is also the key to realizing the flexible use of water resources and the energy-saving and low-carbon water infrastructure. Enabling the full life-cycle transformation of the water cycle with digital technologies is essential to lead us towards a more sustainable future world.”

EcoStruxure Water Advisor’s combination of water consultants and AQUADVANCED series software, guided by the needs of pipe network and water plant operators and water resource managers, is powered by innovative artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, and has the ability to integrate and process thousands of data points in real time. Water treatment infrastructure can be monitored and actively managed around the full life cycle of the water cycle. For example, detecting pipeline leaks and pollution, preventing and controlling the effects of extreme climates such as floods and droughts, ensuring water supply and cost stability, optimizing water supply and wastewater treatment to ensure compliance with regulations and environmental standards, and so on.

With the integration of EcoStruxure Water Advisor with the AQUADVANCED family of software, companies can reduce energy consumption by 30%, unprofitable water by 15%, and reduce wastewater emissions by 50%, protecting their surroundings. In addition, the integrated solution can save 25% of operating costs, while the digital twin solution can help enterprises save up to 20% of the total cost of ownership, achieving cost reduction and efficiency.

The joint venture between Schneider Electric and Suez aims to leverage their strengths to promote the adoption of digital solutions and accelerate the digital transformation of the global water industry.