Agratas, the global battery business of the Tata Group, has officially confirmed plans to construct Britain's largest electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Somerset, located in south-west England.
This giga factory, which was announced last year, is set to be established on the Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater in Somerset, with a community-centric approach that involves local residents in understanding and participating in the project.
The company said the 40 GWh factory is set to contribute almost half of the projected battery manufacturing capacity required for the UK automotive sector by the early 2030s.
"Our multi-billion-pound investment will bring state-of-the-art technology to Somerset, helping to supercharge Britain's transition to electric mobility whilst creating thousands of jobs in the process, said Tom Flack, CEO of Agratas.
"We care deeply about the communities we operate in, so it's imperative to us that we work with, and listen to, our new neighbours as we build our factory in Somerset. That's why we'll be holding an event for local residents very soon, so we can share more about our plans and introduce our team to the community, he said.
Agratas has announced its collaboration with local and regional partners, such as Somerset Council, Bridgwater and Taunton College, and the broader Gravity Smart Campus, to develop tailored education and training initiatives in the area. This endeavour aims to generate employment opportunities for the local community, emphasising a commitment to hiring locally.