Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a pioneering collaboration with Singapore-based wastewater treatment specialist, MattenPlant. The partnership aims to incubate technology in Singapore to improve the sustainability and resilience of the nation’s municipal water supply, with broader implications for urban centers in tropical regions worldwide.
With Singapore’s water demand at 440 million gallons daily and expected to double by 2065, enhancing system efficiency is crucial for ensuring water security and climate resilience. Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Schneider Electric and MattenPlant will combine their expertise in automation and water treatment to:
- Develop Disruptive Technologies: Identify, assess, and develop new technologies to treat and recycle municipal wastewater efficiently in tropical climates.
- Improve Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Explore solutions to reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with industrial wastewater treatment, which can account for up to 40% of total operation expenses in treatment plants.
Innovative Technology Integration
A vital area of the partnership is integrating Aerobic Granular Sludge (AGS) technology with Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE). AGS is a novel method of treating municipal wastewater known for its energy efficiency, smaller footprint, and resource recovery potential. EAE provides a digital platform for wastewater data curation, management, tracking, and insights, enabling real-time data exchange between operational systems and improving plant efficiency across all areas, including design, construction, operations, and maintenance.
Yoon Young KIM, Cluster President, Schneider Electric, Singapore and Brunei, emphasized the importance of this partnership: “The interconnectedness between sustainability and resilience cannot be ignored. Thoughtful attention on water resource depletion and management is critical to progress Singapore’s national sustainability agenda and anchor it as a global hub for sustainability leadership and innovation. By working together, we are creating a proven, future-ready solution for municipal and industrial water treatment for Singapore and beyond.”
Victor Lim, CEO, MattenPlant, said, “We are delighted to work closely with Schneider Electric. Their EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform and stellar technical support have accelerated the project schedule. We are excited about developing application libraries that will benefit similar projects in the future, ensuring faster development cycles and more robust software.
Meeting New Industrial Requirements
The collaboration will help local organizations meet new industrial water treatment requirements from Singapore’s Public Utilities Board (PUB). These requirements aim to enhance water efficiency and sustainability in industries such as Electronics and Biomedical, targeting water savings of 9 million gallons daily from 2035—equivalent to 15 Olympic-sized swimming pools.
This partnership signifies a major step forward in sustainable water management, setting a precedent for other countries with tropical climates facing similar decarbonization challenges.
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