What Bloom Renewables does

Bloom Renewables Ltd is a privately held solar photovoltaic and battery storage installer headquartered in Dartington, Devon, serving homes, farms, commercial businesses, and community organisations across South West England. Founded by Mark Bloomfield (Company No. 07715533, registered in England and Wales), the company designs, models, and installs bespoke solar PV systems paired with battery storage, EV chargers, solar immersion diverters, and — more recently — heat pumps via a Stiebel Eltron partnership. Hardware is sourced from third-party manufacturers including Q-Cell, Tesla, SolarEdge, SolaX, Huawei, Fronius, and MyEnergi; Bloom is the only Devon installer offering fully recyclable cradle-to-cradle solar panels.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct field sales (free site surveys with named technical sales contacts for domestic and commercial customers), a self-service 'Build Your Own Solar Quote' tool, certified-installer status with Tesla/MyEnergi/GivEnergy/Octopus, and embedded channel partnerships (notably Mole Avon Country Stores across four agricultural retail sites). Revenue is project-based hardware sales and installation, typically with deposits up to 25% and balance on commissioning, supplemented by recurring maintenance plans and (facilitated) ethical financing partnerships. The company is MCS-certified (No. 33247), NAPIT-registered, Trustmark-accredited, and RECC-member, with QANW DAWWI insurance-backed guarantees.

Bloom's flagship innovation is the Bloom Rural Energy Network (BREN), a UKRI-funded blockchain-based Virtual Power Plant piloted in Devon that enables farms and rural businesses to trade surplus renewable energy peer-to-peer in real time. Other differentiated offerings include Agri-PV vertical bifacial solar fences for dual-use farmland. Notable enterprise installations span Riverford Dairy (30.75 kW), Mole Avon (188.7 kWp across 6 sites), Baddaford Farm (133.77 kWp + 193.44 kWh battery), the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (Kent, ~110,000 kWh/year), and Centrum Group care homes. With 9 employees, the company remains a small regional specialist with ambitions to commercialise BREN beyond pure installation services.

Name

Bloom Renewables

Legal name

Bloom Renewables Ltd

Website

https://bloomrenewables.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bloom Renewables is a privately held Devon-based solar PV and battery storage installer serving residential, farm, commercial, and community customers across South West England, differentiated by UKRI-funded blockchain Virtual Power Plant (BREN) and cradle-to-cradle recyclable panels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Distributed Storage (Behind-the-Meter Batteries) (EUAMAJAE), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Community Solar Development & Subscription Management (EUAMAJAA)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Battery storage systems
• Commercial solar PV
• Agricultural solar solutions
• Renewable energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dartington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar PV System Installation: One-time sale and installation of solar photovoltaic panel systems for residential, commercial, farm, and community customers. Includes site survey, system design, installation, and commissioning. Revenue is project-based, with deposits (up to 25%) and milestone payments. Deposit and advance payments held in a dedicated client account.
2. Battery Storage Installation: Installation of home and commercial battery storage systems including Tesla Powerwall, Libbi, BYD, SolarEdge, Huawei, and SolaX batteries. Often bundled with solar PV installations. One-time project revenue.
3. EV Charging Installation: Installation of home and commercial EV charging points, often bundled with solar and battery systems.
4. Heat Pump Installation: Installation of heat pumps in partnership with Stiebel Eltron, expanding into heating solutions alongside solar and battery offerings.
5. Solar Immersion Diverter Installation: Installation of solar immersion diverters that redirect excess solar electricity to heat water, maximising self-consumption.
6. Maintenance Plans: Ongoing solar PV maintenance cover plans offered as recurring service contracts for existing customers.
7. Ethical Financing Partnership Revenue: Bloom has partnered with ethical financing companies to enable customer installations. While financing is facilitated for customers, this partnership also supports conversion by removing upfront cost barriers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bloom Renewables designs, sells, and installs solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and battery storage solutions for residential homeowners, farms, commercial businesses, and community organisations across Devon and the South West of England. The offering spans end-to-end solar PV installation, Tesla Powerwall and Libbi battery storage, home EV charging, solar immersion diverters, heat pumps (via Stiebel Eltron partnership), Agri-PV vertical solar fencing, and a UKRI-funded blockchain-based Virtual Power Plant called the Bloom Rural Energy Network (BREN) for peer-to-peer rural energy trading.

Product overview

Bloom Renewables is a purpose-driven solar and battery installer based in Totnes, Devon, offering a comprehensive renewable energy portfolio spanning residential, commercial, agricultural, and community sectors. The core offering consists of solar PV panel installation (Q-Cell, Jingko, REC Solar, JAM, Tiger Neo N-type panels) across homes, farms, and businesses, which integrates with a range of battery storage solutions — Tesla Powerwall 3, Tesla Powerwall 2, Libbi, BYD, SolarEdge, and Huawei batteries — via manufacturer apps and monitoring platforms. The product suite extends through home EV charging (SolarEdge), solar immersion diverters (MyEnergi Eddi), and heat pumps via a Stiebel Eltron partnership. Unique innovations include the UKRI-funded Bloom Rural Energy Network (BREN) Virtual Power Plant using blockchain for peer-to-peer energy trading, and Agri-PV vertical solar fence systems for dual-use farming. All installations are backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty and 10-year insurance-backed guarantee, and qualify for the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). The company operates the Bloom Rural Energy Network (BREN) as an innovative overlay to its core installation business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bloom Rural Energy Network (BREN): A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) using blockchain technology that enables farms and rural businesses to trade surplus clean energy with each other in real-time. Part of a UKRI-funded pilot programme.

Products and services

• Residential Solar PV Systems Solar PV panel installation for homeowners across Devon, including site survey, bespoke system design, installation, and commissioning. Systems pair with battery storage (Tesla Powerwall, Libbi), EV chargers, and solar immersion diverters, and are backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty and 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
• Commercial Solar PV Systems Solar PV installations for businesses, including flat roof systems, commercial buildings, and community facilities. Case studies include care homes, community centres, heritage attractions, agricultural retail, and hospitality venues.
• Solar PV for Farms Bespoke solar PV systems for agricultural properties using barn roof space and land, including the 'Green Farm Powerhouse' model integrating generation, battery storage, and flexible export routes for high-consumption operations such as dairies.
• Community Solar Projects Community-owned solar installations enabling groups of residents or organisations to invest collectively in shared renewable energy, including community halls, libraries, and co-operative solar farms funded via panel sponsorship schemes (£450 per panel).
• Tesla Powerwall 3 Installation Supply, installation, and commissioning of Tesla's third-generation 13.5 kWh home battery with built-in solar inverter, 10-year warranty, Storm Watch, and Full House Backup providing power during outages. VAT-free under UK government scheme.
• Tesla Powerwall 2 Installation Supply and installation of Tesla's second-generation 13.5 kWh home battery with 5 kW charge/discharge rate, 10-year warranty, Full House Backup capability, and integrated Tesla app for monitoring and management.
• Libbi Battery Storage Installation Supply and installation of Libbi battery storage systems for residential and commercial installations, enabling energy storage to pair with solar PV and off-peak charging.
• Home EV Charging Installation Supply and installation of electric vehicle charging solutions (e.g., SolarEdge 7.4 kW EV chargers, MyEnergi EV chargers) for solar panel homes and businesses, enabling EV owners to charge using self-generated solar energy.
• Solar Immersion Diverter Installation Supply and installation of solar immersion diverters (e.g., MyEnergi Eddi) that redirect excess solar electricity to heat water via the property's immersion heater, maximising self-consumption.
• Bloom Rural Energy Network (BREN) Virtual Power Plant A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) using blockchain technology that enables farms and rural businesses to trade surplus renewable energy (solar, wind, AD, hydro) with others in the network in real time, balancing local supply and demand with locally generated green power.
• Agri-PV (Vertical Solar Fence) Agrivoltaic systems combining agriculture with solar energy production using east-west oriented bifacial vertical solar panels, preserving land productivity for grazing, crop cultivation, or wildflower habitats while maximising generation during early morning and late afternoon.
• Heat Pump Installation Services Supply and installation of heat pumps in partnership with Stiebel Eltron, offering air-to-water, ground-source, and hybrid heat pumps for residential heating and hot water in new builds and modernisation projects.
• Solar PV Maintenance Cover Plans Ongoing maintenance and monitoring service contracts for installed solar PV systems to ensure optimal performance and longevity throughout the system's lifespan.

Quantifiable outcome

• Households can save up to £30,000 in energy costs over solar panel lifetime, with most systems paying for themselves in under 7 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mole Avon Country StorescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Bloom Renewables is the 'trusted supplier' of solar and battery installations for Mole Avon Country Stores, completing 6 installations across their sites at Axminster, Crediton, Okehampton, and Whitstone totalling 188.7 kWp. Mole Avon also supported the BREN VPP pilot by agreeing to install rooftop solar across their country stores. Mole Avon Farmers Week events drive joint farmer engagement.
• TeslacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBloom Renewables is a Tesla Certified Installer for Powerwall 3 and Powerwall 2 products. As a certified installer, Bloom offers Tesla batteries at promotional pricing (£7,995 for Powerwall 3, £7,499 for Powerwall 2) and can pass through Tesla's customer rebate of up to £750.
• MyEnergicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBloom Renewables is an Approved Installer of MyEnergi products including eddi solar immersion diverters and MyEnergi EV chargers, enabling comprehensive home energy management systems.
• GivEnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBloom Renewables is an approved GivEnergy installer. GivEnergy is a UK-based battery storage manufacturer. Bloom has issued customer communications regarding speculation about GivEnergy's business operations, reassuring customers that systems continue to operate normally.
• Octopus EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBloom Renewables is an Octopus Trusted Partner, enabling customer referrals for Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs and energy trading. Octopus offers some of the best export tariffs in the market, supporting customer ROI calculations.
• Stiebel EltronminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBloom Renewables has partnered with Stiebel Eltron to offer heat pump installations, expanding from solar and battery into comprehensive home heating solutions. Stiebel Eltron is a German heat pump manufacturer with 40+ years of experience, represented in the UK since 2008.
• Centrum GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBloom Renewables partnered with the Centrum Group to complete multiple renewable energy projects across their care homes in the South West. Projects focused on reducing high 24/7 energy demands typical of care facilities while lowering operational costs and carbon footprint.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• British Gas (Centrica) Solar: UK's largest legacy energy supplier offering solar PV, battery storage, EV chargers and heat pumps to residential and commercial customers. Mass-market competitor with national coverage that overwhelms Bloom on marketing reach and finance options.
• Vattenfall UK: European utility with growing UK operations installing solar PV, battery storage and heat pumps for homes and businesses. Targets the same decarbonisation customer segment as Bloom in the UK market with broader geographic reach.
• ENGIE UK: Global utility with a UK renewables and low-carbon buildings business offering solar PV, heat pumps and battery storage. Competes with Bloom for commercial and public-sector solar contracts at a national scale.
• E.ON UK (Solar & Heat): Major UK energy supplier that installs solar PV, battery storage, EV chargers and heat pumps for residential and small commercial customers. Same product stack as Bloom but with balance-sheet scale and brand reach across all UK regions.
• Good Energy: UK renewable electricity supplier and PPA originator with a growing solar installation arm. Overlaps with Bloom on residential solar and export-tariff intermediation, and is a values-aligned competitor with similar ethical-sourcing positioning.
• Octopus Energy: UK's largest challenger energy supplier with a fast-growing in-house solar and heat-pump installation business. Notably also a Bloom distribution partner (Trusted Partner for SEG referrals), making it both a competitor and a channel — directly comparable in product breadth and customer segment.
• EDF Renewables UK: UK arm of EDF's renewable energy division. Operates utility-scale solar generation and offers distributed solar solutions to commercial customers; large incumbent adjacent to Bloom's commercial and farm segments.
• Solarcentury (Statkraft): One of the largest UK solar companies, acquired by Statkraft in 2021. Competes with Bloom across residential and commercial solar deployment but at significantly larger scale and with a broader utility-scale portfolio alongside the residential offering.

Direct peers

• Solar Sense UK: Established UK solar PV, battery and EV charging installer serving residential and commercial customers across multiple UK regions. Closely mirrors Bloom's product portfolio and lead-gen model of free site survey plus site-specific design.
• Eco2Solar: UK residential and commercial solar PV installer operating in regional markets. Highly comparable business model — site survey, design, install, and maintenance of solar PV systems for homeowners and businesses with bundled battery and EV charging options.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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