Schneider Electric and ETAP Launch Physics-Based Digital Twin to Bridge Design and Operations for Utilities and Critical Infrastructure

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Schneider Electric (SBGSF) and ETAP launched a physics-based digital twin to connect design and operations for utilities and critical infrastructure. Integrated with One Digital Grid and EcoStruxure ArcFM Web, the solution provides engineering-grade simulation, predictive switching, and a unified lifecycle model to reduce errors and operational risk.

Validated across 50,000+ installations, the twin aims to speed DER interconnection and cut nuisance trips while supporting data centers, healthcare, and nuclear facilities.

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• Validated deployment across 50,000+ installations
• Up to 40% faster DER interconnection reported
• 30% fewer nuisance trips via automated protection coordination
• Unified lifecycle model linking design and operations to reduce data silos

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• Engineering-grade simulation and lifecycle continuity to accelerate grid modernization and resilience

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, and ETAP, the industry and technology leader in power system design and operation, today announced a new physics-based digital twin solution to help utilities and critical infrastructure operators strengthen resilience and accelerate time-to-power. The announcement was made at DTECH®, the leading transmission and distribution trade show in the U.S.

ETAP is part of Schneider Electric's portfolio of software solutions, following its acquisition in 2021. As the industry's leading provider of electrical power system modeling and simulation software, ETAP complements Schneider Electric's digital grid capabilities by delivering engineering-grade analysis and lifecycle modeling for utilities and critical infrastructure.

Engineering Confidence for Every Decision
"Until now, utilities have operated two separate worlds, one for planning, another for operations. We've collapsed that divide," said Tanuj Khandelwal, CEO of ETAP. "This isn't simulation anymore. It's a living digital twin that thinks alongside the grid while validating protection schemes before they execute, anticipating faults before they cascade. As electrification accelerates and extreme weather rewrites the rules, utilities need more than faster analysis. They need a system that already knows what's coming. That's what we've built."

Integrated with Schneider Electric's One Digital Grid Platform and EcoStruxure™ ArcFM Web – an advanced GIS for a complete, location-based view of utility assets – the new physics-based Digital Twin links network data with real-time operations. By combining spatial intelligence with simulation-grade modeling, utilities can move beyond static visualization to predictive insights, enabling them to anticipate outcomes before switching and align planning with live grid conditions.

Beyond Visualization: A True Physics-Based Digital Twin
Unlike generic digital twins, ETAP's model is grounded in electrical physics, enabling operators to:

• Run contingency scenarios and validate protection coordination.
• Conduct arc-flash studies and ensure compliance with NFPA 70E.
• Simulate switching outcomes before execution to reduce risk and improve safety.
• Maintain a single, unified model from design through operations, eliminating data silos and reducing errors.

Meeting the Challenges of a Rapidly Changing Grid
As utilities face unprecedented challenges – rapid electrification, extreme weather and rising reliability expectations – engineering-grade simulation is critical for informed decision-making. ETAP's capabilities extend beyond utilities to mission-critical sectors such as data centers, healthcare and aerospace, where downtime is unacceptable.

"By combining ETAP's engineering rigor with Schneider Electric's industry-leading geospatial technologies, operators gain a unified, lifecycle model that reduces risk and accelerates modernization," said Ruben Llanes, CEO, Digital Grid, Schneider Electric.

Proven Impact Across Utilities and Critical Infrastructure

• Validated across 50,000+ installations worldwide, including Tier IV data centers and nuclear facilities.
• Utilities achieve up to 40% faster DER interconnection and 30% fewer nuisance trips through automated protection coordination.

Experience It Live at DTECH® Booth 1201
Visit Schneider Electric and ETAP at Booth 1201 for demonstrations.

About One Digital Grid
Introduced in late 2025, Schneider Electric's One Digital Grid Platform is a unified, AI-enabled software environment that helps utilities modernize operations, integrate renewables, and accelerate time-to-power without costly infrastructure overhauls. Built on an open, modular architecture, it combines advanced distribution management, real-time analytics and edge automation to deliver faster decision-making, improved resilience, and enhanced customer engagement – all from a single, interoperable platform.
Learn more here.

About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology leader, driving efficiency and sustainability by electrifying, automating, and digitalizing industries, businesses, and homes. Its technologies enable buildings, data centers, factories, infrastructure, and grids to operate as open, interconnected ecosystems, enhancing performance, resilience, and sustainability. The portfolio includes intelligent devices, software-defined architectures, AI-powered systems, digital services, and expert advisory. With 160,000 employees and 1 million partners in over 100 countries, Schneider Electric is consistently ranked among the world's most sustainable companies.

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FAQ

What is the new Schneider Electric and ETAP physics-based digital twin announced Feb 3, 2026 (SBGSF)?

It is an engineering-grade digital twin linking design and operations for utilities and critical infrastructure. According to the company, it integrates One Digital Grid and EcoStruxure ArcFM Web to combine spatial intelligence with physics-based simulation for predictive switching and lifecycle continuity.

How does the SBGSF digital twin improve DER interconnection times for utilities?

It can accelerate DER interconnection processes by automating analysis and protection coordination. According to the company, utilities can achieve up to a 40% faster interconnection timeline through integrated simulation and unified modeling that reduces manual rework and data handoffs.

What operational benefits does the ETAP digital twin provide for mission-critical facilities (SBGSF)?

It enables simulation of switching outcomes, arc-flash studies, and protection validation before execution. According to the company, these capabilities reduce operational risk, improve safety compliance, and help avoid downtime in data centers, healthcare, and nuclear facilities.

What proven impact metrics did Schneider Electric and ETAP cite for the digital twin (SBGSF)?

The company cited deployment in over 50,000 installations and operational improvements including up to 40% faster DER interconnection and 30% fewer nuisance trips. According to the company, these figures reflect automated protection coordination and lifecycle modeling benefits.

Where can investors and utilities see a live demonstration of the SBGSF digital twin?

Live demonstrations are available at DTECH, Booth 1201 during the event timeframe. According to the company, visitors can view integrations with One Digital Grid and EcoStruxure ArcFM Web and see real-time simulation use cases for utilities and critical infrastructure.