Schneider Electric has announced the availability of its next-generation BlokSeT low-voltage (LV) switchboard for the West African marketplace. The switchboard meets the region’s growing demand for intelligent power distribution, delivering enhanced performance, operational continuity and digital capabilities for critical infrastructure and industrial applications.
As West Africa continues to expand across sectors such as oil and gas, data centres, commercial real estate and transportation, the need for robust electrical infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. “Across West Africa, reliable and intelligent power distribution is essential to support economic growth and infrastructure development,” says Opeyemi Olaniyan, offer manager, Power Products at Schneider Electric West Africa.
“With the next-generation BlokSeT, we are providing channel partners and customers with a future-ready solution that delivers high performance, enhanced safety and real-time visibility. It reduces downtime, optimises maintenance and operates more efficiently in even the most demanding environments.”
The BlokSeT offers the following important features.
• High reliability and operational continuity: Engineered for zero downtime tolerance with rapid restart capabilities, ensuring uninterrupted power distribution in critical applications.
• Enhanced safety in demanding environments: Designed with internal arc withstand capability and robust compartmentalisation to protect both personnel and equipment.
• Resilience in harsh conditions: Built to perform in challenging environments with features such as corrosion protection and high mechanical endurance.
• Predictive maintenance capabilities: Embedded wireless thermal monitoring enables continuous tracking of critical connections, helping detect potential issues before failures occur.
• Digital integration and visibility: Seamless connectivity to Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure open architecture platforms enables real-time monitoring, diagnostics and data-driven decision-making.
• Flexible and modular design: Adaptable architecture supports a wide range of applications, simplifying design, installation and future expansion.
The BlokSeT LV switchboard also supports the transition from traditional maintenance approaches to more advanced, predictive strategies, helping organisations improve efficiency while reducing operational risk.
Technical highlights of BlokSeT include the following.
• LV switchboard for power distribution and motor control: Up to 6300–7000 A
• Compliance with IEC 61439-1 and
IEC 61439-2: International safety and performance standards
• Fully type-tested assemblies: With high short-circuit withstand capability
• Internal arc classification: For enhanced safety
• Modular design with compartmentalisation: For improved isolation and operational safety
• Embedded wireless thermal sensors: For continuous temperature monitoring of busbar and cable connections
• Integration with EcoStruxure: Power Monitoring Expert and EcoStruxure Facility Expert platforms
• Predictive maintenance functionality: To detect overheating and prevent failures
• iPMCC capability: Intelligent Power and Motor Control Centre capability to optimise motor control centre performance and efficiency
• Seismic resistance and corrosion protection: For challenging environments
• Green Premium product: Supporting environmental sustainability goals
• Global ecosystem: Schneider Electric and licensed partners for manufacturing, support and maintenance.
With hundreds of thousands of installations worldwide, BlokSeT is a proven solution trusted by customers globally. Its introduction to the West African market reinforces Schneider Electric’s commitment to delivering innovative, locally relevant solutions that support infrastructure growth and long-term resilience.
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