Schneider Electric said it will invest £42 million in a new manufacturing facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire.

“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.” said Schneider Electric.

“The site, which is almost triple the size of Schneider Electric’s existing Scarborough facility, is a blueprint for sustainable design and operations in the manufacturing industry.

“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.”

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

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.

Kelly Becker, President at Schneider Electric, UK & Ireland, Belgium & Netherlands  “Sustainability is at the core of our purpose, culture and business. We’re proud to be investing in and developing innovative solutions which will deliver immediate and lasting decarbonisation in the UK, while bolstering the creation of local, green jobs in Yorkshire.

“The region has long been part of our operational presence in the UK, and we’re excited to expand this as part of our commitment to investing in the UK’s green economy. The new facility in Scarborough represents a pillar of innovation in net-zero, and one which will be an industry benchmark for the transition to sustainable, energy efficient buildings.”