Schneider Electric unveils major new Energy Innovation Center, in Houston, to showcase AI-Driven Solutions

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Schneider Electric has unveiled a new 10,500 square feet Innovation Center in Houston's energy corridor, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation strategy. The facility is part of Schneider's €2 billion incremental capacity investment planned for 2024-2027 to support growing digitalization, automation, and manufacturing demand.

The state-of-the-art center features an interactive Control Room for real-world plant simulations across various scenarios, including refineries and power plants. It will serve as a Training Center for process control engineers and manufacturing personnel, complementing existing innovation hubs in Paris, Singapore, and Bangalore.

The facility will integrate R&D from all Schneider business units and incorporate AI applications to showcase industrial automation's future. With over 21,000 U.S. employees and partnerships with 40% of Fortune 500 companies, Schneider Electric maintains a strong presence in Texas, employing 4,100 people across facilities in El Paso and Dallas-Fort Worth.

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• €2 billion investment commitment for 2024-2027 capacity expansion
• Strategic expansion with new 10,500 sq ft innovation facility
• Strong market presence with 40% Fortune 500 company partnerships
• Extensive U.S. market penetration across homes, hospitals, and water installations

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• Schneider Electric opens flagship technology facility in Houston as part of continued investment to advance growing automation and energy sectors in North America
• Interactive control room provides customer training through real-world plant simulations and demonstrations to showcase future of digital transformation
• Strategic location in Houston's energy corridor designed to accelerate collaboration and innovation in sector

HOUSTON, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has launched its new Innovation Center in Houston, one of the largest energy innovation hubs globally. The opening of the Center coincides with Schneider Electric's strategic partnership at CERAWeek, one of the world's premiere events to advance new ideas, insights and solutions to the biggest challenges facing the future of energy, the environment, and climate.

Schneider Electric opens flagship technology facility in Houston

The opening of this 10,500 square feet state-of-the-art facility is the latest milestone in Schneider Electric's continued investments in the U.S. - and part of Schneider Electric's previously announced €2 billion incremental capacity investment for the 2024 – 2027 period – to support customers with growing digitalization, automation, and manufacturing demand. Throughout the U.S., Schneider Electric continues to see robust customer demand for solutions to scale industrial automation, increase digitalization, enhance energy efficiency, and deliver a more resilient grid. 

Strategically situated in Houston's renowned 'energy corridor,' the Innovation Center is designed to foster increased collaboration and technological advancements across the entire value chain. It complements Schneider's existing innovation hubs in Paris, Singapore and Bangalore. 

Showcasing Schneider's comprehensive portfolio, it will serve as a Training Center for process control engineers, production superintendents, manufacturing managers, technical leads, and plant operations personnel who can see firsthand how systems are engineered and utilized. An interactive Control Room will demonstrate Schneider's key solutions in real-world plant simulations across various scenarios, including a refinery, combined cycle power plant, ethylene plant, recovery boiler, and chemical reactor, among others.

The site's capabilities will be continuously advanced through the integration of Research & Development from all Schneider business units relevant to the energy space, and the addition of Artificial Intelligence applications to highlight the future of industrial automation. The facility will also play a pivotal role in equipping the next-generation workforce with the training and technology required to meet the demands of the future.

"Digitalization is significantly enhancing the global competitiveness of the U.S. through continuous innovation and increased investment into next-generation technology," said Aamir Paul, Schneider Electric's President of North America Operations. "This flagship facility in the Energy Capital of the World underscores our commitment to driving the future of software-defined automation for our customers in Houston and beyond. With this announcement, we are excited to continue supporting the nation's ambitions around competitive, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing."

Schneider Electric has had a presence in the U.S. for over 135 years. The company employs more than 21,000 employees in the country and partners with approximately 40% of Fortune 500 companies. Texas employs more than 4,100 Schneider Electric employees – more than any other U.S. state – and includes significant facilities in El Paso, the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, and more. Its products and solutions can be found in four of 10 U.S. homes; 40% of the world's hospitals; and 40,000 water and wastewater installations in 150 countries.

The company was recently ranked as one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025, and the company is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Gold Military Friendly® employer.

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Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency.

We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitalization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. Anchored by our deep domain expertise, we provide integrated end-to-end lifecycle AI enabled Industrial IoT solutions with connected products, automation, software and services, delivering digital twins to enable profitable growth for our customers.

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FAQ

What is the size and location of Schneider Electric's new Innovation Center?

The new Innovation Center is a 10,500 square feet facility located in Houston's energy corridor.

How much is Schneider Electric investing in capacity expansion for 2024-2027?

Schneider Electric has announced a €2 billion incremental capacity investment for the 2024-2027 period.

What training facilities are available at the new Houston Innovation Center?

The center features an interactive Control Room for real-world plant simulations across various scenarios, including refineries and power plants, serving as a training facility for process control engineers and manufacturing personnel.

How many employees does Schneider Electric have in Texas?

Schneider Electric employs more than 4,100 people in Texas, making it the state with the highest number of Schneider employees in the U.S.

What other global innovation hubs does Schneider Electric operate?

Schneider Electric operates innovation hubs in Paris, Singapore, and Bangalore, with the Houston center being the latest addition.