Schneider Electric has launched a new Innovation Hub and Hands-On Training Centre in Nairobi, strengthening its push into energy digitalisation, skills development and sustainability across East Africa.
The global energy technology firm announced the opening on Wednesday, saying the facility is intended to support more efficient energy management and automation in the region. The centre is based at its new offices on the 10th Floor of The Purple Tower on Mombasa Road.
Described by the company as a “living showcase” of its technologies, the Innovation Hub allows customers, partners and industry stakeholders to engage directly with integrated energy and automation systems in practical settings. The setup demonstrates how connected technologies can improve efficiency, resilience and sustainability across buildings and industrial operations.
The hub brings together energy management tools, automation systems and digital platforms, offering an immersive environment where users can observe smart energy solutions in operation.
Alongside it, a Service and Training Centre has been established to strengthen technical capacity in the region. It is designed to provide hands-on learning for professionals working in a fast-changing energy sector.
According to the company, the initiative is aimed at building local skills and improving readiness within the wider energy ecosystem.
“Developing local capacity is critical to unlocking the full potential of digital transformation in energy,” said Ifeanyi Odoh, Country President Schneider Electric East Africa.
“Through the Innovation Hub, Service and Training Center, we are not only building technical expertise but also creating greater awareness of how connected technologies can drive efficiency, sustainability, and growth across industries in Kenya and beyond.”
The Nairobi facility is also equipped with advanced systems including busway power distribution, uninterruptible power supply capable of up to two hours of full-office backup, KNX automated lighting, building management systems, and precision cooling infrastructure. These are fully connected to allow real-time monitoring and data-driven optimisation.
Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman of Schneider Electric, said, “East Africa needs energy, digitalisation, data centres and industrial localisation to unlock innovation and entrepreneurship,” and added, “Our focus is to enable people, companies and startups across the region with energy and industrial technologies.”
The company says the hub is now open to clients and partners, positioning Nairobi as a growing centre for innovation, training and sustainable energy solutions in the region.
