Schneider Electric plans to build a £42m facility in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, that will build equipment aimed at supporting the UK’s transition to cleaner energy systems.

The firm said the new facility will be nearly three times the size of its existing Scarborough site and create an additional 200 jobs. It aims to make the plant net zero by early next year with a focus on sustainable manufacturing.

Approximately 30% of the facility’s energy needs will be met by a state-of-the-art solar energy system, with solar panels covering half of the roof. Any additional energy drawn from the national grid will be “renewable certified”.

The facility will employ Schneider’s EcoStruxure platform for intelligent energy management, including light sensors and automated heating and cooling systems. It will also feature one of Europe’s first fully electric paint lines as part of decarbonisation efforts.

The firm will promote sustainable transportation for employees by providing 30 electric vehicle...