en.Wedoany.com Reported - AVEVA, Schneider Electric, and Heriot-Watt University have announced a new collaboration aimed at exploring the use of digital technologies to accelerate the development of smarter, low-carbon energy and transportation infrastructure systems. The partnership stems from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Heriot-Watt University and Schneider Electric UK (on behalf of AVEVA Solutions Limited) in early June 2026.
Under the agreement, the parties will focus on areas such as digital energy systems, smart infrastructure, digital twins, transport decarbonization, and sustainable campus operations. Additionally, the agreement will foster interaction between industry and academia, including potential student projects, internships, research activities, and future funding opportunities.
This collaboration will integrate the expertise of Heriot-Watt University's global research institute iNetZ+ in digital energy systems and transport decarbonization, with Schneider Electric's capabilities in energy management and automation, and AVEVA's technical expertise in industrial software and digital twins. Deployment will encompass digital twin-based optimization, data-driven decarbonization solutions, and smart energy and transportation solutions, leveraging simulation tools and industrial automation technologies in research and demonstration environments.
The collaboration builds on existing areas of cooperation between Heriot-Watt University and AVEVA, including research into how digital twin technology can support real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, forecasting, and operational optimization of electrolysis systems. Policymakers and industries are currently seeking flexible electrolyzer operations to support renewable energy integration and low-carbon hydrogen development.
Lisa Wee, Chief Strategy Officer at AVEVA, stated that achieving net-zero emissions in the energy, industrial, and transportation sectors will rely on closer collaboration among policymakers, academia, and industry. She believes that by harnessing the power of industrial intelligence and using simulation and digital twin technologies to model complex systems for organizations, leaders can equip their teams to make better decisions and accelerate actual decarbonization.
David Pownall, Vice President of Power Systems at Schneider Electric UK and Ireland, noted that the infrastructure required for the transition to cleaner energy systems should not only be more sustainable but also more flexible, efficient, and resilient. Combining Schneider Electric's technical expertise in energy management and automation with AVEVA's industrial software capabilities and Heriot-Watt University's research strengths provides a solid foundation for exploring practical solutions to optimize energy use in complex environments, from campuses to transportation and industrial systems.
Professor Gabriela Medero, Vice Principal for Enterprise at Heriot-Watt University, stated that the university has long been committed to collaborating with industry to translate research into practical solutions for society. Through iNetZ+ and broader efforts in energy and transport decarbonization, the team focuses on helping partners understand and address the complex infrastructure challenges involved in the net-zero transition. The MoU provides a framework for the three organizations to identify priority areas for collaboration and develop future initiatives in research, innovation, skills, and applied technologies.
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