Schneider Electric Unveils Its Climate Smart Village Solution

Energy Management and automation company, Schneider Electric, has launched its Climate Smart Village solution and a new white paper highlighting the role of inclusivity. Schneider Electric made this announcement at the Alliance for Rural Electrification Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF), in Kampala, Uganda.

The International Energy Agency estimates that achieving universal access to affordable electricity in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030 requires connecting 90 million people annually three times the current rate of progress. As of 2024, about 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa still lack electricity, with Uganda’s national grid reaching only 18.9 percent of the population, primarily in urban areas.

This urban-rural divide remains a major barrier to economic development, limiting access to essential services and quality of life. Schneider Electric has expressed its mission to address these challenges.

“We aim to empower rural communities with reliable, sustainable energy that transforms livelihoods and drives long-term economic growth,” said Ifeanyi Odoh, General Manager of Schneider Electric East Africa.

In the white paper, Schenider Electric has highlighted the role of gender inclusivity in the renewable energy sector, in collaboration with the Alliance for Rural Electrification.

“The white paper released at the event emphasizes the untapped potential of women in the renewable energy sector. It provides data-driven insights and case studies demonstrating how targeted initiatives—such as self-help groups—have led to a double income increase in local communities. The report advocates for sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development.” said Albert Fuchet, Global VP of Access to Energy, Schneider Electric.