Lauritz Knudsen launches 10-plus energy products for India

Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation has unveiled more than 10 new innovations as part of its largest portfolio showcase, centered on energy resilience, industrial automation and connected living. The company is pushing the rollout across India, including Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, as it targets smarter and more reliable power systems.

Why it matters: - Lauritz Knudsen is positioning its latest portfolio as part of India’s push for more resilient, efficient and locally built energy infrastructure. - The launch spans power protection, renewable energy, automation and home technologies, which puts multiple industrial and consumer use cases under one umbrella. - The company is also targeting smaller cities, which could widen access to advanced electrical and automation tools beyond major metro markets.

What happened: - Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation unveiled more than 10 next-generation innovations in its largest portfolio showcase. - The showcase took place in Mumbai and was presented to customers, partners and industry stakeholders. - The company framed the rollout around its brand promise, “Powering a Non-Stop India.” - Lauritz Knudsen also outlined a national strategy to expand electrical and automation technologies across Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in India. - The expansion strategy builds on the company’s 100+ city Technology Day initiative.

The details: - The Protection & Switchgear portfolio includes the OMEGA UZ ACB, a next-gen air circuit breaker with intelligent monitoring and a breaking capacity of up to 150 kA. - The Protection & Switchgear lineup also includes the EXORA.N Distribution Board, a modular system for multiple applications. - TMZ adds real-time temperature monitoring to help prevent overheating. - numrAL relays provide protection and monitoring for modern power systems. - The Energy & New Energy portfolio includes solar technologies, DC solutions and EV charging infrastructure manufactured in India. - Lauritz Knudsen said the solar inverters are designed for local climate conditions. - The DC portfolio is aimed at supporting the shift toward renewable energy and electrification. - The EV charger lineup is intended to create a broader charging ecosystem across sectors. - The Automation & Digitalisation portfolio focuses on predictive maintenance and operational efficiency. - iMMR provides motor management solutions. - SMARTCOMM Digital Twin creates digital replicas for proactive diagnostics. - The Agri-Automation portfolio is designed to connect automation applications for sustainable agriculture. - The Home & Building Technologies portfolio includes enConnect Home Automation, which allows control of home appliances and is designed to work with existing infrastructure. - Lauritz Knudsen said the showcase builds on more than 70 years of engineering expertise and a Make-in-India manufacturing framework.

Between the lines: - Deepak Sharma, Zone President for Greater India, said India’s energy future depends on resilient, intelligent and future-ready infrastructure. - Sharma said Lauritz Knudsen is building solutions rooted in India’s needs and supporting industries, infrastructure and communities. - Naresh Kumar, COO of Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, said the company is focused on “designing and building for India.” - Kumar said the company is aiming to help farmers manage irrigation remotely and help MSMEs and large industries optimize energy use. - The company is trying to link “Made-in-India” innovation with real-world scale, which signals a push to compete on deployment, not just product launch.

What's next: - Lauritz Knudsen is expected to push adoption of its low-voltage, automation and new energy solutions across more Indian industrial markets. - The broader rollout into Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities suggests the company wants deeper reach beyond established urban hubs. - The company’s next test will be converting the showcase into customer deployments across manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture and connected homes.

The bottom line: - Lauritz Knudsen is using a broad technology launch to strengthen its role as a domestic energy and automation partner for India’s next phase of growth.