LS Electric formerly known as LG group founded in 1974, is a leading manufacturer of electrical components and systems based out of South Korea, had recently established a branch office in India to tap into the growing renewable energy sector. The company’s participation in the recently concluded Elecrama 2023 exhibition showcased its latest innovation, including Smart MCCB and Smart ACB, designed to meet the evolving needs of the Indian market…
The Susol Smart MCCB series offers a powerful combination of reliability, safety features, and intelligent functions, such as current/voltage monitoring and communication capabilities, all while delivering strong overall performance. The design of the series incorporates a hairline UV molding technique, providing a luxurious appearance for the digital display and control section. Additionally, the use of a double injection molding technique enables materials with different colours and physical properties to be seamlessly integrated. The series also boasts an improved grip on the ON/OFF handle, while the marking for the product’s operation status has been enhanced to improve visibility.
LS ELECTRIC has received two prestigious awards at the iF Design Award 2020, one of the world’s most renowned design contests held in Germany. The company announced that its next-generation power solution, the Susol Smart MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker), and key automation product, the iXP2 (HMI: Human-Machine Interface), had both won awards in the Product – Industry/Tools category.
The Susol Smart MCCB and iXP2 are both leading products in LS ELECTRIC’s main business of power and automation solutions. The Susol Smart MCCB, in particular, is a critical power device that helps prevent fire accidents by blocking short circuits that may occur in various facilities and equipment inside factories or buildings. The LSIS model of the Susol Smart MCCB has enhanced reliability and safety by adding smart functions such as real-time status monitoring, data communication, and accident memory, in addition to the basic preventive functions.
On the other hand, the iXP2 is an HMI product that controls various devices used at industrial sites, providing information to users to facilitate communication between users and devices. It provides a suitable solution for IoT (Internet of Things) through various communication interfaces.
Both products embody LS ELECTRIC’s design identity and have been recognized for their appearance, which embodies outstanding performance and design that highlights the functional aspect to enable intuitive use in various environments.
“Winning the iF Design Award for two years in a row – which is rare for industrial equipment – and being selected as one of the Global Top 25 is recognition of LS ELECTRIC’s outstanding quality and design competitiveness. We will continue our efforts to have dominating brand competitiveness in both design and performance by expanding the product identity”
The Indian energy market is witnessing a significant shift towards renewable sources, driven by the government’s ambitious target of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy by 2022. The growing demand for renewable energy has created a huge opportunity for companies like LS Electric to introduce innovative products and solutions that align with the country’s green energy goals. LS Electric’s entry into the Indian market comes at an opportune time, with the country’s switchgear market expected to reach $8.48 billion by 2025. The market growth is driven by increasing investments in infrastructure development and renewable energy projects.
LS Electric’s focus on the renewable industry is in line with the government’s vision of transitioning toward a green economy. The company is committed to offering sustainable solutions that reduce the carbon footprint and contribute to the development of a cleaner and greener India.
Sunitha P, Marketing Manager, LS ELECTRIC Co Ltd.
