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What is EcoStruxure?

EcoStruxure is Schneider Electric’s open, IoT-enabled architecture and platform designed to support energy management, automation, and Smart Building operations.

It combines connected devices, control systems, software, and analytics to help organisations improve efficiency, resilience, sustainability, and operational performance.

EcoStruxure architecture

EcoStruxure is structured across three core layers:

  • Connected Products – sensors, controllers, meters, and field devices
  • Edge Control – BMS, PLCs, and automation systems
  • Apps, Analytics & Services – cloud software, dashboards, and optimisation tools

How EcoStruxure is used in Smart Buildings

In Smart Buildings, EcoStruxure enables:

  • Centralised monitoring and control of building systems
  • Energy consumption analysis and optimisation
  • Integration of HVAC, lighting, power, and security systems
  • Remote access, alarms, and performance reporting
  • Data-driven decision making and sustainability reporting

EcoStruxure and BMS

EcoStruxure is commonly deployed alongside or as part of Building Management Systems (BMS) , acting as a higher-level platform that aggregates data and enables analytics, reporting, and optimisation across multiple sites.

Where EcoStruxure is used

  • Commercial office buildings
  • Healthcare and education estates
  • Data centres and mission-critical environments
  • Industrial and manufacturing facilities
  • Retail and mixed-use developments

Roles that work with EcoStruxure

Why EcoStruxure matters

EcoStruxure plays a key role in the transition to smarter, lower-carbon buildings by connecting operational technology with data, analytics, and cloud services.

Its open architecture and scalability make it suitable for both single-site deployments and large, multi-estate portfolios.

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