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Schneider Electric , AVEVA to supply smart city solutions to LMD real estate in Egypt , UAE
Schneider Electric and LMD , the real estate company , have signed a Memorandum of Understanding , MOU to implement sustainable solutions for smart city management in Egypt and UAE . The scope of the agreement covers One Ninety and Stei8ht projects in Egypt and LMD UAE projects in Dubai , to deploy smart building solutions and AVEVA software to manage systems and facilities , reduce carbon emissions , and promote environmentally friendly energy practices in the projects .
The One Ninety project boasts a total investment of EGP 42 billion , occupying a vast area of 344,315 square meters . Situated strategically at the junction of South 90th Street and the Ring Road , One Ninety stands out with its unique designs , amenities , and services , ensuring the pinnacle of luxury and refinement for both residents and visitors .
Featuring the W Residences Cairo managed by Marriott International , it offers a distinctive hotel residential area alongside an array of entertainment , art , and cultural services . Notably , One Ninety houses Egypt ’ s pioneering design district , CDD , and hosts globally recognised hotels like W Cairo and Aloft Hotel . The project is under the complete management of Hill International .
Stei8ht , an exclusive residential villa community spanning 1.5 million square meters under LMD Egypt , boasts a prime location in New Cairo . This project strives to merge contemporary living elements , featuring over 2,000 units , a comprehensive commercial and administrative hub , as well as diverse galleries , entertainment zones , and lush green spaces .
The agreement was signed on the sidelines of UN Climate Change Conference , COP28 in Dubai , UAE by Sebastien Riez , Cluster President of Schneider Electric Northeast Africa and Levant , and Amel Chadli , Middle East and Africa Digital Energy , New Energy Landscape and Energy
Management Software Vice President , Schneider Electric , Eng Amr Sultan CEO of LMD , and Hamad Al Abbar , Managing Partner of LMD UAE .
Under the agreement , Schneider Electric will offer integrated smart building management solutions to LMD UAE and LMD Egypt , as a part of its goal to strengthen partnerships with the private sector . Schneider Electric ’ s portfolio of solutions encompasses AVEVA ’ s Unified Operations Centre , enterprise-wide operations using an asset model to apply context to real-time processes , alarms , events , and archived data creating a single , common information stream that makes system design and maintenance more efficient and flexible .
The system also effectively manages water consumption for irrigation and usage , in addition to implementing a scalable system that enables the integration of the processes and facilities along with enhancing the availability and functionality of the resources around the clock such as elevators and escalators .
Schneider Electric will also supply medium voltage panels , loop modules , building management systems , Uninterruptible Power Supply , UPS , ASCO automatic transfer switches , ATS , and SCADA power management and control systems for diverse projects .
Sebastien Riez , Cluster President of Schneider Electric Northeast Africa and Levant , commented on the MoU saying , “ Studies indicate that homes will become the biggest consumer of electricity by 2050 . We have confidence that our integrated Homes of the Future solutions will help LMD apply the smart cities and smart buildings concept in One Ninety and Sei8ht projects .” p
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