Schneider Electric, a world leader in electrical distribution and automation & control, and the International Polar Foundation (IPF) recently presented Princess Elisabeth in Brussels (Belgium), the first “Zero Emission” scientific research station, before its installation in the Antarctic. In an unprecedented initiative, the station will exclusively use renewable energy: solar – via photovoltaic panels – and wind power.

This process avoids all emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases. According to the company’s press release, it features a completely autonomous HVAC system that enables control and management of the station’s temperature, ventilation and hygrometry level. Jean-Pascal Tricoire, President and CEO of Schneider Electric, said: “This is the first time that our products will encounter such extreme conditions, with temperatures of -40°C and under remote control for four months of the year.”

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