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Schneider Electric boosts UK energy transition with new factory
The new Schneider Electric facility will add 30 EV chargers, increasing local infrastructure by over 110% and accelerating the transition to electric fleets.
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Schneider Electric has officially opened its new state-of-the-art smart plant in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, with full site commissioning targeted by year end. With Britain’s electricity needs expected to increase up to 40% by 2035, the plant is designed for long-term growth, producing the critical electrical equipment needed as the UK moves to cleaner energy.
Schneider Electric’s manufacturing roots in Scarborough stem from the 1930s and this history has resulted in a considerable amount of product development and manufacturing knowledge being captured in the local workforce. Customers will now benefit from a combination of this knowledge and skills and the latest manufacturing processes and technology.
By manufacturing in the UK for UK organisations, Schneider Electric is building resilience into the nation’s critical electrical infrastructure, reducing exposure to global supply chain shocks and slashing both costs and carbon emissions through shorter, optimised transport and logistics routes.
UK production means faster, more flexible delivery of bespoke engineering solutions, tailored to the unique needs of UK projects. Customers can visit the Scarborough site, collaborate directly with product designers and engineers, and ensure products fully meet their needs before moving into production. The UK site will produce equipment to meet British standards, meaning they are export-ready for Commonwealth markets.
The new facility will also significantly boost the EV charging network in and around Scarborough. An additional 30 EV chargers will be hosted on site, increasing local EV charging infrastructure by more than 110% and accelerating the transition to electric fleets.
The factory will also serve as a global blueprint for sustainable design and operations in manufacturing. Net-zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, the plant uses modern technology to reduce energy waste and maximise the use of renewable energy – 30% of which will come from its own advanced solar energy system.
The site’s opening cements Schneider Electric’s long-standing commitment to Yorkshire, building on a legacy of operational excellence and a workforce with decades of experience supporting customers – some with over 50 years’ service. This follows a major 2023 investment in Leeds.
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Schneider Electric’s manufacturing roots in Scarborough stem from the 1930s and this history has resulted in a considerable amount of product development and manufacturing knowledge being captured in the local workforce. Customers will now benefit from a combination of this knowledge and skills and the latest manufacturing processes and technology.
By manufacturing in the UK for UK organisations, Schneider Electric is building resilience into the nation’s critical electrical infrastructure, reducing exposure to global supply chain shocks and slashing both costs and carbon emissions through shorter, optimised transport and logistics routes.
UK production means faster, more flexible delivery of bespoke engineering solutions, tailored to the unique needs of UK projects. Customers can visit the Scarborough site, collaborate directly with product designers and engineers, and ensure products fully meet their needs before moving into production. The UK site will produce equipment to meet British standards, meaning they are export-ready for Commonwealth markets.
The new facility will also significantly boost the EV charging network in and around Scarborough. An additional 30 EV chargers will be hosted on site, increasing local EV charging infrastructure by more than 110% and accelerating the transition to electric fleets.
The factory will also serve as a global blueprint for sustainable design and operations in manufacturing. Net-zero in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, the plant uses modern technology to reduce energy waste and maximise the use of renewable energy – 30% of which will come from its own advanced solar energy system.
The site’s opening cements Schneider Electric’s long-standing commitment to Yorkshire, building on a legacy of operational excellence and a workforce with decades of experience supporting customers – some with over 50 years’ service. This follows a major 2023 investment in Leeds.
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