What Shawton Energy does

Shawton Energy is a UK-based commercial and industrial solar energy provider that delivers fully funded rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV installations under Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Founded in 2019 by CEO Jamie Shaw and headquartered in Newton-le-Willows with a London office, the company targets industrial and commercial businesses spending over £100k annually on electricity with at least 500m2 of available roof or ground space, spanning sectors including food manufacturing, retail, logistics, education, hospitality, property, automotive, and data centres. Customers include Iceland Foods, Co-op, King's Cross Estate, Frasers Group, Starbucks, BMW, DHL, CBRE, Princes Group, Uniroyal Global, Inspired Global Cuisine, and Burnley College.

The company's core technology is conventional solar PV hardware (SolarEdge inverters, Longi panels, Van Der Valk mounting) combined with a remote management system and customer-facing online portal that provides real-time generation and usage data. The differentiated layer is operational and commercial rather than technical: Shawton funds, designs, installs, owns, operates, and maintains systems in-house, with its own legal team writing PPA contracts directly. This eliminates third-party legal costs (typically six figures) and reduces deal closing from 9-12 months to weeks. The product portfolio includes commercial solar PV, solar carports, battery energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure, with Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) extending the model to customers lacking on-site space.

Shawton generates revenue primarily through long-term (typically 25-year) PPAs in which it owns the solar asset and sells generated electricity to the host business at a fixed rate indexed to RPI and typically below grid prices; ownership transfers to the customer at the end of the term. Distribution is exclusively direct enterprise field sales, supplemented by corporate framework agreements (Iceland 19-site rollout, Co-op panel appointment) and project development partners. The company was acquired in November 2025 by AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE), part of AGP Group, combining Shawton's customer base and execution capability with ADE's 100MW+ portfolio across 150+ UK sites and European expansion runway. Prior to the ADE deal, Lazard Asset Management held a 50% stake via its Sustainable Private Infrastructure Fund (invested 2023), with Iona Capital as an earlier investor (2021).

Name

Shawton Energy

Legal name

Shawton Energy Limited

Website

https://shawtonenergy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shawton Energy is a UK-based provider of fully funded rooftop and ground-mounted commercial solar PV installations delivered under 25-year Power Purchase Agreements. It serves industrial and commercial businesses with high electricity spend across 14+ sectors, including Iceland, Co-op, and King's Cross.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Solar Energy Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Project Development & IPP (Utility-Scale & Rooftop) (EUAMABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (O&M, Vegetation, Spares, SCADA) (EUACAGAH), Retail & Community PPAs (Community Solar/Shared Renewables) (EUAGADAC), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH)

Keywords

• Commercial solar solutions
• Power purchase agreements
• Rooftop solar installations
• Renewable energy funding
• Battery storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton-le-willows

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) — Solar Electricity Sales: Shawton funds, installs, and operates solar PV systems on customer premises at no upfront cost. Customers purchase the electricity generated at a pre-agreed fixed rate under long-term PPAs (typically 10–25 years). The rate is typically lower than grid electricity and increases annually at the Retail Price Index (RPI). After the PPA term, ownership of the system transfers to the client. This is the primary revenue model and the core mechanism through which Shawton monetises its installed asset portfolio.
2. Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs): For customers without available roof or ground space, Shawton offers Virtual PPAs — electricity is generated at one Shawton-owned site and matched to the customer's Half-Hourly demand via blockchain technology and dashboard analytics, with the customer receiving the renewable energy attributes.
3. Solar Asset Ownership and Operation: Following the PPA term, the solar PV system title and rights pass to the customer, providing long-term free energy thereafter. During the PPA, Shawton retains asset ownership and generates recurring revenue from electricity sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shawton Energy funds, installs, owns, and operates rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV systems for UK industrial and commercial businesses under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), with no upfront capital required from the customer. The company delivers an integrated end-to-end service covering site analysis, design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance, with remote performance monitoring via an online customer portal. Complementary offerings include battery energy storage, EV charging, commercial solar carports, and Virtual PPAs for sites without available roof or ground space.

Product overview

Shawton Energy offers a comprehensive, fully funded solar energy solutions portfolio for UK businesses. The core offering centers on Industrial & Commercial Solar PV installations funded through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Virtual PPAs, where Shawton funds, installs, owns and operates the systems while clients pay only for electricity generated. The product suite includes Commercial Solar Carports, Battery Storage (BESS), and EV Charging infrastructure as complementary clean energy solutions. All offerings are delivered through an integrated in-house model covering site analysis, design, installation and maintenance, with customers gaining access to real-time energy generation data via an online monitoring portal. The company serves diverse sectors including retail (Iceland, Co-op), manufacturing (Uniroyal Global, Princes Group), hospitality (Dakota Hotels, Bannatyne Group), education (Burnley College, Bishop Rawstorne), and food & drink manufacturing (Inspired Global Cuisine).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial & Commercial Solar
• Commercial Solar Carports
• Battery Storage (BESS)
• EV Charging
• Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
• Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce electricity bills by up to 30% vs grid prices
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered key and minor.

• King's Cross EstatekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2025King's Cross (the largest mixed-use development in single ownership in Central London for over 150 years) entered into a landmark 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Shawton Energy to drive its renewable energy transition. This is a strategic, high-profile partnership supporting King's Cross's net zero ambitions.
• Co-op GroupkeyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 April 2025In April 2025, Shawton Energy was appointed to a Co-op framework to support the rollout of significant rooftop solar installations across the Co-op's UK estate. The Co-op is one of the UK's largest food retailers with over 2,500 food stores. Shawton joins the Co-op's panel of solar providers as part of the retailer's renewable energy strategy. The Co-op relaunched its energy buying arm 'Co-op Power' to help UK businesses source renewable energy.
• RAW ChargingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2024Shawton Energy entered a new collaborative partnership with RAW Charging, a leading electric vehicle charging company and supplier of EV charging infrastructure to some of the UK's largest property owners and organisations. The partnership enables combined solar and EV charging solutions for commercial customers.
• One Planet Developments LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 September 2023Shawton Energy acquired the Point Lane 8.6 MWp solar farm project (over 14,000 panels) from One Planet Developments Limited. Located in south Pembrokeshire, the project received planning approval and represents a significant addition to Shawton's project pipeline.
• Green Shield GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShawton Energy collaborates with Green Shield Group as a trusted project development partner on solar installations, particularly in the education sector. Green Shield Group was involved in the development of the Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy and Burnley College projects alongside Shawton.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Pexapark: European PPA pricing, risk management and analytics platform serving renewable energy developers and corporate off-takers. Adjacent ecosystem participant enabling PPA structuring and price discovery relevant to Shawton's business.
• RAW Charging: UK EV charging infrastructure partner of Shawton. Adjacent/complementary player rather than competitor, enabling Shawton's bundled solar + EV charging offering.

Broad incumbents

• Statkraft: Norwegian state-owned renewable energy major active across UK solar, wind and PPA markets. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio but competes directly for UK corporate PPA off-takers and large-scale solar projects.
• Foresight Solar Fund: UK-listed solar fund operating a portfolio of utility-scale and commercial solar assets under PPAs. Broader incumbent with utility-scale orientation but competes for UK solar PPA capital and off-takers.
• EDF Renewables UK: UK arm of EDF's renewables business, developing utility-scale solar, wind and battery projects under corporate PPAs. Established incumbent with greater balance sheet and broader energy portfolio.

Direct peers

• Low Carbon: UK renewable energy developer building solar farms and C&I solar projects for corporate off-takers. Direct competitor in UK commercial solar development with overlapping customer profile and PPA structuring approach.
• Lightsource bp: One of the largest solar developers globally and a major UK C&I/utility-scale solar developer and long-term PPA owner. Direct competitor for enterprise rooftop and ground-mount solar PPAs, with overlapping customer base in UK commercial and industrial segments.
• Atrato Onsite Energy: UK-listed fund focused on rooftop and onsite solar PPAs for commercial and industrial customers. Closely comparable business model of funding and operating a portfolio of C&I solar under long-term PPAs.
• NextEnergy Capital: UK-based solar developer and fund manager (NextPower UK ESG) investing in utility-scale and commercial solar assets. Comparable business model of developing, owning and operating solar under long-term PPAs.

Regional players

• Cobalt Energy: UK-based solar developer focused on rooftop and ground-mount commercial installations. Regional competitor with comparable C&I solar offering, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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