France, Aug. 4 -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the signing of a long-term framework agreement with E.ON, one of Europe's largest energy companies. This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in the deployment of sustainable and digital-ready energy infrastructure across Europe. Schneider Electric will support E.ON's ambitious goals with its latest SF6-free medium-voltage (MV) switchgear and a suite of digital technologies.Strategic importance of the contractThe collaboration between Schneider Electric and E.ON is founded on a shared objective: building the energy grids of the future - grids that are sustainable, intelligent and efficient. Th...