Kongsberg Maritime and Schneider Electric have signed a global partnership agreement to further the development and delivery of KONGSBERG K-Power switchboards and related systems for offshore and maritime markets.
The partnership with Schneider Electric strengthens Kongsberg Maritime's 'Energy Solutions' strategy, which was established in 2015 to meet global demand for energy management applications with a technology edge, and supports the new portfolio of new 'Integrated' vessel concepts launched at ONS 2016. The partnership is a strong platform for Kongsberg Maritime to capitalize on its global success in providing EIT Solutions for FPSOs and vessels over the last 6 years.
KONGSBERG has met recent demand for deliveries of products that include switchboards through its existing supplier relationship with the specialist in energy management, Schneider Electric. Through previous and on-going co-operation, Schneider Electric has already shown its ability to support the energy needs of KONGSBERG customers, making it a natural progression to extend the working relationship to include development.
The agreement covers further development of KONGSBERG K-Power products for low voltage and medium voltage range of switchboards. Through the partnership, Kongsberg Maritime shall use its own design for switchboards and Schneider Electric's components as part of the total energy solution.