MANUFACTURING Schneider Electric announces T
he company said its significant investment
underscores its growth trajectory due to rising demand from the energy transition and the electric vehicle (EV) market
Schneider Electric employs 550 people at its Leeds smart factory and Innovation Hub – more than a tenth of its UK workforce. The site specialises in designing and manufacturing medium- and low-voltage switchgear solutions, which protect and distribute electricity in public, commercial and industrial installations. The upgrade will feature a 3,380 sqm extension to an existing assembly and test hall, and a centralised Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) area. Work is projected to begin in early 2024 and be completed by August
2024. The project is being carried out with cooperation and support from Leeds City Council. Kelly Becker, zone president UK&I at Schneider Electric, said: “This multi-million-pound investment in Leeds reflects our commitment to investing in the UK’s burgeoning green economy. I’m proud that through this project, we plan to create local jobs in Yorkshire, which has been part of our operational presence in the UK for years.
“Our continued growth and investment are set in the context of a huge opportunity to drive decarbonisation, boost infrastructure to meet the demands of EV charging, and design, build, operate and maintain our buildings in the face of the energy efficiency
challenge.
James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council, added: “It is heartening to see our robust manufacturing base continuing to be recognised and fuelled by rising demand in emerging markets such as electric vehicles. “This new investment not
only helps to supercharge the local economy but also speaks volumes about our region’s expertise and the skills and competency of our workforce and what can be achieved through businesses and the council working hand in hand.”
Schneider Electric eMobility solution powers
Birmingham NEC EV charging hub Schneider Electric has installed an integrated eMobility solution to power the charging infrastructure for the EV charging hub at the Birmingham NEC.
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he end-to-end solution is made up of a range of dedicated Schneider Electric power distribution products and solutions designed to deliver a reliable and sustainable energy source for Europe’s largest public EV charging hub.
Schneider Electric was selected and commissioned by The EV Network, a leading EV charging infrastructure development company, as part of a landmark project involving multiple contractors to deploy 180 BP Pulse EV charging devices at the Birmingham NEC.
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the EV charging infrastructure required to power each of the 180 charging devices and a Starbucks Drive-Through on the same site. The installation distributes power from the national grid to the site, but it can integrate with microgrids and renewable energy sources, including a solar canopy that is located onsite. Jennifer Smith, eMobility segment & channel marketing, Schneider Electric, said: “The Birmingham NEC hub has raised the bar for public EV charging sites in the UK and we’re very pleased to have played a significant role in its development.
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expansion in Leeds Schneider Electric is set to expand operations at its site in Leeds and will invest £7.2 million in a facility upgrade, as well as creating 110 new jobs over the next five years.
“We aim to increase the number of available charging devices across the UK by working with partners like The EV Network, EV Charging Point Operators and other stakeholders across the
ecosystem. This will hopefully remove any barriers towards EV adoption, get more EVs on the roads, reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and help meet net- zero targets.”
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