Project Award Welbilt
We’re pleased to announce that Welbilt has chosen Shawton Energy as its renewable energy partner for a new commercial rooftop solar installation, marking another significant step in the company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing. Welbilt is a...
Dakota Hotels Reflects on Four Years of Solar Performance
When Dakota Hotels installed its first solar PV system, the objective was simple: reduce one of the hotel’s highest operating costs while supporting its long-term sustainability ambitions. Four years later, that investment has expanded across multiple...
Point Lane – Farming Case Study
As the UK continues its drive toward Net Zero, solar energy has become a familiar sight across the countryside. Fields once dedicated solely to crops and grazing are increasingly becoming home to large solar farms, and with that change has come a growing debate: how...
PPA vs Buying Electricity from the Grid. What’s Actually Cheaper in 2026?
For most UK businesses, energy is no longer a predictable overhead. What was once a relatively stable cost has become one of the most volatile and difficult lines to manage on the balance sheet. Although prices have eased somewhat since the extreme peaks of 2022–2023,...
Why a Solar PPA Was a “No-Brainer” for This 24/7 Manufacturer
After more than a year of live performance data, Uniroyal Global has seen first-hand how onsite solar under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) delivers in the real world. For a business operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, energy resilience, cost certainty and...
Shawton Energy Webinar with Energy Live News: Fully Funded Solar Explained
On 12th February, Shawton Energy joined Energy Live News and AMPYR Distributed Energy for a live webinar exploring how organisations can deploy commercial solar without upfront capital investment. The session focused on the growing demand for fully funded solar...
Shawton Energy to Host Live Webinar on Fully Funded On-Site Solar for UK Businesses
With rising energy costs and increasing pressure to meet decarbonisation targets, on-site solar is now a priority for many UK businesses. However, concerns around upfront capital investment, project delivery risk, and long-term performance continue to delay progress....
AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE) acquires Shawton Energy
AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE), part of AGP Group, today announced the acquisition of Shawton Energy (Shawton). The deal strengthens ADE’s leading position in the UK distributed energy market, further expanding its customer base and operational capabilities through...
Shawton Energy Tackling PPA barriers with an in-house model
Power purchase agreements (PPAs) are a proven route to renewable electricity – but legal complexity and high costs can make them difficult to execute. Shawton Energy says its in-house model of legal, funding, and delivery expertise can overcome these barriers. PPAs...
Shawton Energy Partners with Inspired Global Cuisine to Deliver 3MWp Solar PPA
Shawton Energy is proud to announce a new partnership with Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC) to deliver a 3MWp rooftop solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on a 25-year term at IGC’s new state-of-the-art food manufacturing facility in Oldham.IGC is a leading UK-based...
London’s King’s Cross estate partners with Shawton Energy in landmark virtual solar agreement to accelerate net zero ambitions
King’s Cross, the largest mixed-use development in single ownership to be developed in Central London for over 150 years, has entered into a landmark Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Shawton Energy to drive its renewable energy transition. The 15-year...
Shawton Energy Announces Solar Partnership with Iceland
Shawton Energy Partners with Iceland To Accelerate Rooftop Solar Rollout Across Their Retail Estate. Iceland Foods Limited (Iceland) has partnered with renewable technology provider, Shawton Energy, to roll out rooftop solar systems across multiple sites within...
Jamie Shaw named as regional finalist in the north in Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025
We’re delighted to announce that Jamie Shaw, Founder and CEO of Shawton Energy, has been selected as a regional finalist for the North in the prestigious EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 UK programme. Now in its 26th year, the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ programme...
Shawton Energy Joins Co-op Framework to Support Rooftop Solar Expansion
Renewable technology provider, Shawton Energy, has been appointed to a Co-op framework to support the rollout of significant rooftop solar installations across the retail giant’s UK estate. The Co-op is one of the UK’s biggest food retailers and has over 2,500 food...
Panorama Kitchens: Cutting Carbon and Costs with Solar Power
Shawton Energy recently partnered with leading UK kitchen manufacturer Panorama Kitchens in Liverpool to deliver a solar energy system that reduces both environmental impact and energy bills. Based in Liverpool, Panorama Kitchens has been designing and manufacturing...
The Bannatyne Group Partners with Shawton Energy on Solar Power Rollout
The Bannatyne Group, one of the UK’s largest wellness and health club operators, has joined forces with Shawton Energy to implement a solar energy initiative, aiming to reduce costs and slash carbon emissions across several of its UK sites. With rising energy costs...
Continued growth for Shawton Energy in local, renewable energy solutions
Shawton Energy Limited (“Shawton Energy”) will develop an 8.6 MW solar farm in south Wales, having acquired the project from One Planet Developments Limited (“One Planet”). Located in south Pembrokeshire, the over 14,000-panel solar farm received planning approval...
Shawton Energy Champions Fair Pay as a Living Wage Employer
At Shawton Energy, we believe in the power of a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work. That’s why we are proud to announce that we have officially become a Living Wage Employer, reinforcing our commitment to supporting our workforce and their families. Our...
St Helens Council Leaders Meet with Local Solar Business to Accelerate Net Zero Ambitions
St Helens’ Council Leader, Councillor Anthony Burns, visited Shawton Group’s HQ in Newton-le-Willows last week to discuss the Council’s renewable goals and decarbonisation across St Helens and Liverpool City Region (LCR). The Shawton Group – comprising Shawton Energy,...
Power Purchase Agreements: Fully Funded Solar PV for My Business
With the rising urgency to address global and environmental challenges, businesses and governments have begun to seriously embrace commercial solar solutions. While the environmental benefits are clear, the financial and energy-saving reasons for solar installations...
How Harnessing the Sun’s Energy Can Help Food Manufacturers Reduce Their Scope 3 Emissions
Our CEO, Jamie Shaw, recently spoke to Food and Drink Manufacturing UK about the role of solar energy in helping food manufacturers reduce their Scope 3 emissions. If you missed the original article, catch up below… It is no secret that food and drink manufacturers...
What Are the Key Commercial Solar Energy Trends to Look Out for in 2025?
A new year is just around the corner, which means many businesses across the country are busy planning and developing strategies to help ensure maximum resilience and efficiency. And one of the key areas in focus will be energy. In light of this, here we explore some...