DISTRIKT ENERGY LIMITED

What DISTRIKT ENERGY LIMITED does

Distrikt Energy Limited is a Glasgow-based renewable energy installer operating across Scotland and selectively into Wales and England, founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of The Glencairn Group. The company designs, supplies, and commissions solar PV systems, battery storage, air source and ground source heat pumps, EV charging infrastructure, and civil engineering works (access roads, foundations, trenching, piling) for residential, commercial, public sector, and utility-scale customers. Its integrated roofing-and-solar offering for new-build housing is a notable vertical capability, and it operates as a Tesla Powerwall Authorized Partner.

The business model combines one-time installation revenue across all service lines with longer-duration Power Purchase Agreements (20–30 year terms, zero upfront cost to the customer, £1 end-of-term asset transfer) and ongoing O&M on utility-scale assets. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led: free quotes, expert advisors, and project-specific pricing rather than published rate cards. The company leverages an unusually deep funding-partner stack for its size, including Home Energy Scotland, Business Energy Scotland, CARES (up to £80,000 per community project), Phoenix Financial Consultants (asset finance), and Energy Saving Trust membership, which collectively broaden addressable demand.

Customer mix is bifurcated between a long tail of residential installations and a small set of enterprise anchors, including Persimmon Homes (91-property Shieldhill scheme), Scottish Power Renewables (30 MW Wauntysswg and Coldham civil works), Deeside Timberframe (113 kWp), Highlander Recycling, City of Edinburgh Council, and community organisations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; with 1–10 employees and two active hires, revenue is most plausibly in the low single-digit £ millions range, with significant project-level volatility typical of an EPC-style installer.

Name

DISTRIKT ENERGY LIMITED

Legal name

DISTRIKT ENERGY LIMITED

Website

https://distriktenergy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Distrikt Energy Limited is a Scotland-based renewable energy installer delivering solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, EV charging, and civil engineering services to residential, commercial, public sector, and utility-scale customers across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Installation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Development Management & Owner’s Engineering (Design Basis, Yield, Technical Due Diligence) (EUAMAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK), Commercial Structuring & Offtake (PPAs, CfDs, Corporate PPAs, Merchant Strategy) (EUAMAAAE), Project Finance & Capital Structuring (Debt/Tax Equity/Project Bonds) (EUAMAAAD)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Battery storage systems
• Heat pump installation
• EV charging infrastructure
• Renewable energy civil engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar PV Installation: One-time installation revenue from commercial and residential solar PV systems. Includes design, supply, installation, and commissioning services.
2. Power Purchase Agreements (PPA): Long-term energy supply contracts (20-30 years) where Distrikt Energy funds, installs, and maintains solar PV systems. Customers pay for electricity generated at fixed rates, with system ownership transferring at term end for £1.
3. Asset Finance: Partnership with Phoenix Financial Consultants to provide financing solutions for renewable energy projects, enabling customers to spread costs over time.
4. Grant and Loan Facilitation: Assistance securing government funding including Business Energy Scotland grants and loans, ECO funding for fuel poverty schemes, and CARES community funding up to £80,000.
5. Heat Pump Installation: Installation revenue from air source and ground source heat pump systems for residential and commercial properties.
6. EV Charging Infrastructure: Installation and maintenance of residential and commercial EV charging solutions.
7. Civil Engineering Services: Infrastructure construction services including earthworks, drainage, roads, foundations, and specialized solar farm infrastructure.
8. Design and Consultancy: Professional energy consultancy services including feasibility studies, planning applications, grid connection applications, and technical specification for renewable projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Distrikt Energy is a Glasgow-based renewable energy contractor that designs, supplies, installs, and maintains solar PV systems, battery storage, air source and ground source heat pumps, and EV charging infrastructure for residential, commercial, and utility-scale customers across Scotland. The company also delivers civil engineering and infrastructure works (access roads, foundations, trenching, grid connections) for renewable energy projects, plus design, feasibility, and consultancy services. Financing options include PPAs, asset finance through Phoenix Financial Consultants, and facilitation of government grants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Solar Large-scale solar PV installations for businesses with commercial properties, designed to maximise energy efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional power sources. Includes design, supply, installation, and commissioning for commercial and industrial customers.
• Residential Solar Solar PV systems installed on homeowners' properties to lower energy bills and contribute to a greener planet. Includes funding support via Home Energy Scotland grants and interest-free loans.
• Utility Scale Solar Ground-mounted solar farms for utility-scale generation, providing complete Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services from site identification through to operation and maintenance. Example: Wauntysswg Solar Farm supporting a 30MW array across 58 hectares.
• Battery Storage Energy storage systems that store excess solar generation for later use, ensuring energy availability when the sun is not shining or demand spikes. Includes installation of Tesla Powerwall, GivEnergy, Enphase, Duracell, and Viridian systems for residential and commercial customers.
• Air Source Heat Pumps Air source heat pump installations providing sustainable heating for residential and commercial properties as a highly efficient alternative to traditional heating systems.
• Ground Source Heat Pumps Ground source heat pump installations using vertical borehole drilling and horizontal heat collector systems for residential and commercial heating and cooling, including shared borehole array heat networks serving multiple properties.
• Electric Vehicle Charging EV charging infrastructure solutions for residential, commercial, and public use, supporting the transition to electric mobility with installation and maintenance of EV charge points.
• Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Civil engineering works for renewable energy projects including site preparation, foundation works, access road construction, drainage, trenching, piling, and grid connections for solar farms and other renewable energy infrastructure.
• Design & Consultancy Professional energy consultancy services including feasibility studies, planning applications, grid connection applications, and technical specification for renewable energy projects across residential, commercial, and utility-scale segments.
• Roof Tiling Service Standalone or combined roofing and solar PV installation service for housebuilders and developers, ensuring proper integration, warranty alignment, and quality control under a single contractor for new build housing developments.
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) Long-term (20-30 year) energy supply contracts where Distrikt Energy funds, installs, and maintains solar PV systems. Customers pay for electricity generated at fixed rates with zero upfront cost, with system ownership transferring at term end for £1.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce energy bills by up to 70%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Tesla (Powerwall Authorized Partner)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Distrikt Energy is an official Tesla Powerwall Authorized Partner, enabling them to install and commission Tesla Powerwall battery storage systems. Tesla Powerwall represents premium battery storage technology that complements Distrikt Energy's renewable energy solutions.
• CARES (Community and Renewable Energy Scheme)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025CARES is a Scottish Government-backed scheme offering up to £80,000 (80% of costs) for community groups, charities, and social enterprises to install renewable energy. Distrikt Energy assists clients with funding applications and project delivery.
• Energy Saving TrustcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDistrikt Energy is listed as a member of the Energy Saving Trust, a trusted UK organization that provides advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. This membership provides credibility and access to their network of homeowners and businesses seeking renewable energy services.
• Home Energy ScotlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHome Energy Scotland, part of Energy Saving Trust and funded by the Scottish Government, offers grants and interest-free loans for eligible homeowners. Distrikt Energy guides customers through the funding application process.
• Business Energy ScotlandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness Energy Scotland is a Scottish Government-funded service offering grants and loans for businesses seeking to improve energy efficiency. Distrikt Energy is fully qualified and accredited to support businesses through the funding process.
• The Glencairn Group (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrikt Energy works alongside parent company The Glencairn Group. For the Deeside Timberframe project, the companies coordinated installation timing to coincide with construction of an extension to the facility.
• Scottish Power RenewablesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerScottish Power Renewables has engaged Distrikt Energy for multiple projects including Coldham Solar & Wind Farm security infrastructure and Wauntysswg Solar Farm access track construction. These are significant utility-scale projects.
• Persimmon HomesmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPersimmon Homes engaged Distrikt Energy to design and install integrated solar PV systems across 91 new-build properties at Shieldhill development. This represents a volume housebuilder partnership for residential solar integration.
• Premium Equipment ManufacturerscoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrikt Energy installs tier 1 premium equipment from manufacturers including Growatt (inverters), JA Solar, Longi, Trina (PV modules), GivEnergy, Enphase, Solis, Duracell, Viridian, and Myenergi. These partnerships ensure quality components for installations.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lightsource BP: One of Europe's largest utility-scale solar developers and IPPs. Comparable in EPC and PPA/offtake structuring for solar farms, though operating at materially larger scale than Distrikt Energy.
• Geo Green Power: UK-based renewable energy installer offering solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and ground source heat pumps. Closely mirrors Distrikt's residential-to-commercial service mix.
• Solar Century (Statkraft): UK-based solar PV installer and developer offering residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Highly comparable business model to Distrikt Energy across all segments, with deeper scale and broader geographic reach.
• British Solar Renewables: UK solar EPC contractor developing and constructing utility-scale and commercial solar projects. Direct overlap with Distrikt's utility-scale and commercial installation services.

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE UK: Multinational utility with UK operations across renewable generation, energy services and decentralised energy solutions. Comparable across commercial/utility-scale EPC and energy consultancy.
• EDF Energy Renewables: Large UK renewable energy developer and operator with utility-scale solar and wind assets. Overlaps with Distrikt's utility-scale EPC and Scottish Power Renewables-tier project work.
• Good Energy: UK renewable electricity supplier that also develops and procures distributed solar generation. Adjacent incumbent with PPA-style offtake and installer network overlap.
• Octopus Energy: UK retail energy supplier with rapidly expanding solar installation, heat pump and EV charging arms. Operates at much greater scale and offers in-house financing, overlapping with Distrikt's residential services.
• Centrica / British Gas: Major UK energy retailer with residential solar, heat pump and EV charging offerings through British Gas. Broad incumbent competing with Distrikt in the homeowner segment.

Others

• Phoenix Financial Consultants: UK credit broker providing asset finance for renewable energy projects. Listed as Distrikt's financing partner; included as adjacent ecosystem player rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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

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

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