£42m manufacturing investment to create more than 200 jobs

Schneider Electric, which specialises in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is investing £42m in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough.

More than 200 jobs will be created to meet increased demand for electrical equipment to drive the UK’s move to cleaner energy.

The site is almost triple the size of Schneider Electric’s existing Scarborough facility.

It is poised to become a net-zero plant and will use modern technology to reduce energy waste and maximise the use of renewable energy when it opens in early 2025.

• 30% of the facility’s energy will be produced by a solar energy system, with solar panels covering 50% of the roof, to ensure the building harnesses solar energy efficiently
• Any energy consumed on site from the national grid will be “renewable certified”
• An intelligent Building Management System will ensure energy-efficient operations including light sensors, automated heating and cooling
• It will feature one of the first fully electric paint lines in Europe to support decarbonised operations
• It is targeting a BREEAM’Excellent’ rating, setting it apart in terms of sustainable construction standards

The site is also designed to be environmentally friendly, with sustainable transport options for employees.

Scarborough is a long-established manufacturing base for Schneider Electric, currently employing 450 people.

It manufactures 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.