RenEnergy

What RenEnergy does

RenEnergy is a UK-headquartered commercial and industrial renewable energy solutions provider, founded in 2006 in Norwich and operating a two-market model across the UK and South Africa (regional HQ in Somerset West, established 2012). The company designs, supplies, installs and operates bespoke solar photovoltaic systems on rooftops, ground arrays, and custom steel solar carports, and complements these with lithium-ion battery energy storage systems (BESS) and AC/DC EV charging infrastructure. A proprietary "Intelligent Energy Management Software" stack, including a "Shift + Save" energy-arbitrage dispatch feature, optimises battery charge/discharge against tariff windows, load profiles and operational goals, and integrates with BMS, OLEV and IET standards, as well as Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G/V2B) pilots with partners such as Nissan.

The business operates as an enterprise and public-sector EPC plus services provider, with no residential or retail channel. Revenue is generated through four streams: one-time solar PV and carport installation and equipment sales; the RenFree Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), under which RenEnergy funds, owns and maintains assets on customer sites in exchange for monthly per-kWh payments; ongoing asset management with 24/7 remote monitoring, planned servicing, panel cleaning and quarterly reporting; and renewable energy consultancy covering feasibility, business case development, grid liaison and design. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based; commercial bank funding options sit alongside the no-upfront-capital PPA, lowering procurement barriers for mid-to-large customers. Target segments are UK and South African commercial and industrial businesses and public-sector bodies (councils, NHS trusts, universities, defence, research organisations), with named clients including Aviva, Nissan, Ministry of Defence, UK Research & Innovation, Cranfield University, P.G. Rix Farms, and multiple NHS trusts and county councils.

Since January 2024 RenEnergy has operated as part of Aggreko, which acquired the group to expand into decentralised renewables and rooftop solar while preserving RenEnergy's brand and direct enterprise sales motion. The company continues to distribute exclusively through in-house consultancy-led enterprise sales and public-sector procurement frameworks, with marketing centred on case-study content that quantifies installed capacity, CO2 avoidance and self-sufficiency. As of early 2026 RenEnergy has been actively restructuring leadership — appointing a Head of People in February 2026 and confirming the departure of founder Damian Baker in March 2026 — indicating continued investment in organisational scaling under its new strategic owner.

Name

RenEnergy

Legal name

RenEnergy UK Ltd

Website

https://renenergy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RenEnergy is a UK and South Africa-based commercial and industrial renewable energy solutions provider, designing and installing bespoke solar PV, solar carports, battery energy storage, EV charging, and energy management software for mid-to-large businesses and public sector organisations including Aviva, MoD, NHS trusts, universities and county councils.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Solar Energy Solutions

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial solar installations
• Battery energy storage
• Solar carport solutions
• EV charging infrastructure
• Renewable energy consultancy

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar PV Installation and Equipment Sales: One-time installation and sale of solar PV systems including roof, ground-mounted, and carport solutions. Revenue generated from design, supply, and installation services for commercial and industrial clients.
2. RenFree Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): RenEnergy builds and owns solar installations on client premises; clients pay only for energy consumed at a lower-than-market rate. Includes free installation, asset management and guaranteed energy cost reduction. Simple buyout clause allows termination at predetermined rates.
3. Asset Management and Maintenance Services: Ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and performance optimisation services for installed solar systems. Includes 24/7 remote monitoring, annual servicing, panel cleaning, and quarterly/annual performance reporting.
4. Renewable Energy Consultancy: Technical feasibility studies, business case development, grid liaison, and strategic planning for renewable energy projects. Services include energy analysis, system sizing, and regulatory compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RenEnergy designs, supplies, and installs commercial-scale solar PV systems (roof, ground, and carport), battery energy storage systems, and EV charging infrastructure for businesses and public sector organisations across the UK and South Africa. The company delivers end-to-end services spanning technical consultancy, bespoke system design, installation, and long-term asset management with 24/7 monitoring, supported by the RenFree Power Purchase Agreement financing model and proprietary Shift + Save energy arbitrage software.

Product overview

RenEnergy is a commercial and industrial renewable energy solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of solar PV, energy storage, solar carports, and EV charging infrastructure. The company's core offering centers on solar photovoltaic systems installed on roofs and ground arrays, complemented by solar carports that transform underutilised parking spaces into energy-generating assets. Energy storage solutions using lithium-ion batteries enable clients to maximize self-consumption and achieve peak-shaving. The product suite includes supporting services such as consultancy (strategy, feasibility, design), asset management (monitoring, maintenance), and RenFree PPA financing. The Shift + Save energy arbitrage feature enables intelligent energy dispatch aligned with tariff windows. Solutions are designed for commercial, industrial, and public sector clients only, with no residential installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RenFree: A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financial solution enabling businesses to receive solar carport installation with no upfront capital cost, paying only for the energy consumed at preferential rates.

Products and services

• Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 110MW+ of solar PV installed since 2006
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AggrekocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Aggreko acquired RenEnergy Group in January 2024. RenEnergy operates as part of the Aggreko group, combining industry specialists in temporary and decentralised power, temperature control, decarbonisation, renewables, and rooftop solar. The acquisition provides access to global best practice, investment in new technologies, and big thinking on energy transition while maintaining entrepreneurial agility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solarcentury (Statkraft): UK-based commercial and utility-scale solar EPC developer, now owned by Statkraft. Directly competes with RenEnergy on UK C&I solar installations and has comparable offering across rooftop, ground-mount, and storage solutions.
• EvoEnergy: UK commercial solar PV installer and battery storage specialist. Overlaps directly with RenEnergy on C&I rooftop solar, EV charging, and storage installations across the UK.
• GRIDSERVE: UK-based sustainable energy business developing solar farms paired with EV charging hubs. Comparable to RenEnergy in combining solar generation with EV charging infrastructure, though focused on larger forecourt-style deployments.
• Joju Solar: UK solar cooperative specialising in commercial and community solar installations. Closely comparable to RenEnergy in scale, customer segments (public sector, businesses), and integrated solar + storage + EV charging offering.
• Low Carbon: UK renewable energy developer delivering solar, storage, and EV charging for commercial and public sector clients. Direct overlap with RenEnergy on integrated C&I renewable and mobility solutions.

Others

• Aggreko: Global provider of temporary and decentralised power solutions, and parent company of RenEnergy following January 2024 acquisition. Aggreko is the strategic owner and provides capital, international reach, and complementary temporary power / temperature control capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Lightsource bp: Global solar developer owned by bp, active in UK C&I and utility-scale solar. A larger incumbent that competes with RenEnergy on commercial rooftop and ground-mount projects with greater capital resources.
• Centrica Business Solutions: UK energy services arm of Centrica offering commercial solar, storage, and energy management. Overlaps with RenEnergy on enterprise C&I customers but as part of a much broader portfolio of energy services.
• EDF Renewables UK: UK subsidiary of EDF developing utility-scale and commercial renewable energy projects. A broader incumbent competing with RenEnergy on larger C&I solar and storage tenders with deeper balance sheet.

Regional players

• SolarAfrica: South African commercial and industrial solar PV and energy storage provider. Direct peer to RenEnergy Africa, serving the same South African C&I and agricultural customer base with similar hybrid solar + storage solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/renenergyuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/renenergy-uk

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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