What Green Shield Group does

Green Shield Group Ltd. is a privately held UK commercial renewable energy installer registered in England and Wales (company number 12697796), headquartered in Ribchester, Lancashire. The company designs, sells, finances, and installs turn-key solar PV systems for commercial and industrial customers across England, with add-on technologies including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), voltage optimisation equipment, solar carports, and ground-mounted solar farms. Its core technical offering centres on commercial-scale photovoltaic generation supplemented by storage and grid-efficiency hardware, with a stated design methodology targeting at least 80% self-consumption of generated energy.

The business operates through an enterprise field sales motion targeting MDs, FDs, and operations managers at mid-market and large commercial sites, supplemented by inside sales consultation and discovery calls. Customers span multiple sectors including Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Hospitality, Retail, Food and Drink, Aerospace, and Charity/Non-profit. Pricing is delivered through three distinct structures: outright purchase with immediate ownership, financed purchase over 3-7 years, and zero-upfront Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) delivered via finance partners. The company generates revenue through one-time system sales and installation fees, recurring operation and maintenance contracts (25-30 year warranty coverage), and professional services including energy auditing, net zero planning, and ESG/SECR advisory.

The wider service wrap includes cost-vs-return analysis, energy auditing at multiple grades (preliminary, general, investment-grade), net zero strategy consulting, and ESG and carbon reporting advisory aligned with SECR and TCFD frameworks. Recurring O&M and PPA-style contracts provide multi-year revenue visibility on the installed base, though the underlying company is small (11-50 employees) and revenue figures are not disclosed. Green Shield Group is independently operated with no disclosed institutional investors, parent entities, or venture funding rounds.

Name

Green Shield Group

Legal name

Green Shield Group Ltd.

Website

https://greenshieldgroup.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Green Shield Group is a UK-based commercial solar PV and renewable energy installer serving mid-market and enterprise customers in Manufacturing, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, Retail, and other sectors with turn-key solar, battery storage, voltage optimisation, and PPA/financed purchasing options.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Renewable Energy Installation

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Utility-Scale PV EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) (EUACAGAB), Solar Balance-of-System Components (Cables, Combiner Boxes, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAMABAG), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF), Solar Balance-of-Plant EPC (Piles/Foundations, Trenching, Combiner Networks) (EUAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial solar PV
• Battery energy storage
• Voltage optimisation
• Renewable energy installations
• Energy auditing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ribchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Solar PV Sales & Installation: Sale and installation of commercial solar PV systems with options for outright purchase, financing, or PPA arrangements. Revenue generated from system sales, installation services, and ongoing monitoring.
2. Finance/Financed System Purchase: Flexible financing options allowing businesses to spread costs over 3-7 years with system ownership upon full payment. Savings outweigh financing costs during repayment period.
3. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA): Fully funded system installation with no upfront costs. Customer pays only for energy consumed at fixed or structured rates lower than market prices. System transfers to customer at end of contract term.
4. Operation & Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts for installed renewable systems including performance monitoring, cleaning, andrepairs. 25-30 year warranty coverage.
5. Energy Auditing & Consultation: Energy auditing services to assess consumption, identify inefficiencies, and provide recommendations. Includes carbon footprint assessment and ESG compliance advisory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Green Shield Group designs, sells, and installs commercial-scale Solar PV systems for UK businesses, paired with Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Voltage Optimisation equipment, Solar Carports, and Ground-Mounted Solar Farms. The company delivers the full project lifecycle from energy auditing and feasibility analysis through installation to ongoing Operation & Maintenance, and supports deployments via Outright Purchase, Financed Purchase, or Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) structures.

Product overview

Green Shield Group is a UK-based renewable energy solutions provider offering a portfolio of commercial solar and energy management products. The core offering is Commercial Solar PV installations, supplemented by add-on modules including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Voltage Optimisation, Solar Carports, and Solar Farms. The company provides related services including Operation & Maintenance, Third Party Installation, Energy Auditing, Cost vs Return Analysis, Net Zero Planning, and ESG & Carbon Reporting. Multiple purchasing options are available including outright purchase, financed purchase, and Power Purchase Agreements. The products work together as an integrated energy strategy: solar PV provides primary generation, battery storage increases self-consumption rates, voltage optimisation reduces waste, and the advisory services ensure optimal system design and compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Solar PV

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI time: 2.6-7.4 years for commercial installations
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• SSE Renewables: Major UK utility's renewable energy division developing and operating onshore/offshore wind, hydro and solar. Overlaps on commercial solar EPC but is dominated by utility-scale wind assets and operates with materially greater capital resources.
• ScottishPower Renewables: Iberdrola-owned UK renewables business developing wind, solar and battery storage assets including commercial-scale solar. Comparable technology focus but operates as part of a major utility group with broader portfolio and deeper balance sheet.
• Lightsource BP: Global utility-scale solar development and asset management business, joint venture with BP. Overlaps with Green Shield on commercial-scale solar but operates predominantly at utility scale with significantly larger balance sheet and project pipeline.
• ENGIE UK: UK arm of global energy and services group offering solar PV, energy efficiency, district heating and energy services to commercial and public-sector customers. Overlaps with Green Shield on commercial solar EPC and energy advisory services, but as part of a much broader portfolio.
• EDF Renewables UK: UK subsidiary of EDF's renewables arm developing and operating wind, solar and battery storage assets. Overlaps with Green Shield on commercial-scale solar delivery but operates across a much broader renewable portfolio with utility-scale resources.

Direct peers

• RenEnergy: UK-based commercial solar PV and battery storage installer serving businesses, schools, healthcare and public sector customers. Comparable in product offering (PV, BESS, O&M) and target verticals to Green Shield.
• EvoEnergy: UK solar PV specialist designing and installing commercial rooftop, ground-mounted and carport solar systems. Directly comparable as a mid-sized UK commercial solar EPC with similar customer segments.
• Solarsense UK: UK commercial and industrial solar PV installer offering turnkey solar, battery storage and EV charging solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers. Closely comparable business model and customer base to Green Shield Group.
• Low Carbon: UK renewable energy developer and IPP focused on solar, storage and EV charging infrastructure, including commercial-scale rooftop and ground-mounted solar. Comparable business model with stronger investment-platform backing.
• Solarcentury (Statkraft): Was the UK's largest dedicated solar EPC company focused on commercial, utility-scale and residential solar installations; acquired by Norwegian state-owned Statkraft in 2020. Directly comparable to Green Shield as a UK-based solar EPC serving commercial customers, but at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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