More than 200 jobs will be created to meet the increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK’s move to cleaner energy, including renewable energy sources, electric vehicles, and intelligent, energy-efficient buildings.
The new facility will use modern technology to reduce energy waste and maximise the use of renewable energy. It is expected to be net-zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions when it opens in early 2025.
The site is designed to be environmentally friendly, with sustainable transport options for employees:
The Scarborough manufacturing base currently employs 450 peoples. It specialises in the manufacture of low-voltage switchgears which protect and distribute electricity and are crucial to the rollout of sustainable and energy-efficient operations such as EV charging infrastructure and net-zero buildings.
Business and trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “This huge investment from Schneider Electric will not only safeguard existing jobs but create 200 new ones. Increasing investment is a mission at the heart of this government, and our modern Industrial Strategy will help us deliver long-term, stable growth that supports skilled jobs.
“Our commitment to becoming a clean energy superpower is steadfast, and investments like these in North Yorkshire make a huge contribution to bolstering the UK as a leader in energy management and automation. We’re showing investors that Britain is back as a stable place to do business, helping to secure the investment needed to make every part of our country better off.”
