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Stay updated with the latest on renewable energy, sustainability, and our projects, as we work towards a greener, more efficient future.

Shawton Energy Targets TPI Growth with New Senior Hire - James Williams

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Shawton Energy Targets TPI Growth with New Senior Hire

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Solar Partnership with Iceland

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Shawton Energy Announces Solar Partnership with Iceland

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Jamie Shaw named as regional finalist in the north in Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025

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Shawton Energy Targets TPI Growth with New Senior Hire

Shawton Energy Targets TPI Growth with New Senior Hire

by Shawton Energy | Aug 19, 2025 | General All, News

Shawton Energy, a solar energy provider for commercial and industrial clients, has appointed seasoned energy consultant James Williams as its new...

Shawton Energy Announces Solar Partnership with Iceland

Shawton Energy Announces Solar Partnership with Iceland

by Shawton Energy | Jul 14, 2025 | Food and Drink, News, Retail

Shawton Energy Partners with Iceland To Accelerate Rooftop Solar Rollout Across Their Retail Estate.   Iceland Foods Limited (Iceland) has...

Jamie Shaw named as regional finalist in the north in Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025

Jamie Shaw named as regional finalist in the north in Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025

by Shawton Energy | May 14, 2025 | News

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...

Shawton Energy Joins Co-op Framework to Support Rooftop Solar Expansion

Shawton Energy Joins Co-op Framework to Support Rooftop Solar Expansion

by Shawton Energy | Apr 24, 2025 | Articles, News, Retail

Renewable technology provider, Shawton Energy, has been appointed to a Co-op framework to support the rollout of significant rooftop solar...

Panorama Kitchens: Cutting Carbon and Costs with Solar Power

Panorama Kitchens: Cutting Carbon and Costs with Solar Power

by Shawton Energy | Mar 18, 2025 | Articles, Blog, Manufacturing, Retail

Panorama Kitchens is now powering its Liverpool manufacturing facility with clean solar energy, thanks to a 222 kWp installation by Shawton Energy. The project is helping reduce carbon emissions by almost 41 tonnes per year while cutting long-term energy costs.

The Bannatyne Group Partners with Shawton Energy on Solar Power Rollout

The Bannatyne Group Partners with Shawton Energy on Solar Power Rollout

by Shawton Energy | Feb 28, 2025 | Articles, General All, News

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...

Continued growth for Shawton Energy in local, renewable energy solutions

Continued growth for Shawton Energy in local, renewable energy solutions

by Shawton Energy | Feb 12, 2025 | Articles, General All, News

Shawton Energy Limited (“Shawton Energy”) will develop an 8.6 MW solar farm in south Wales, having acquired the project from One Planet Developments...

Shawton Energy Champions Fair Pay as a Living Wage Employer

Shawton Energy Champions Fair Pay as a Living Wage Employer

by Shawton Energy | Jan 27, 2025 | Articles, General All, News

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...

St Helens Council Leaders Meet with Local Solar Business to Accelerate Net Zero Ambitions

St Helens Council Leaders Meet with Local Solar Business to Accelerate Net Zero Ambitions

by Shawton Energy | Jan 20, 2025 | Articles, General All, News

St Helens’ Council Leader, Councillor Anthony Burns, visited Shawton Group’s HQ in Newton-le-Willows last week to discuss the Council’s renewable...

Power Purchase Agreements: Fully Funded Solar PV for My Business

Power Purchase Agreements: Fully Funded Solar PV for My Business

by Shawton Energy | Dec 2, 2024 | Articles, General All

With the rising urgency to address global and environmental challenges, businesses and governments have begun to seriously embrace commercial solar...

How Harnessing the Sun’s Energy Can Help Food Manufacturers Reduce Their Scope 3 Emissions

How Harnessing the Sun’s Energy Can Help Food Manufacturers Reduce Their Scope 3 Emissions

by Shawton Energy | Nov 28, 2024 | Articles, Food and Drink, General All, Manufacturing

Our CEO, Jamie Shaw, recently spoke to Intelligent Data Centres about the role of solar energy in helping data centres to adopt renewable energy and increase energy independence.

What Are the Key Commercial Solar Energy Trends to Look Out for in 2025?

What Are the Key Commercial Solar Energy Trends to Look Out for in 2025?

by Shawton Energy | Nov 25, 2024 | Articles, Food and Drink, General All

We explore some of the commercial solar energy trends we expect to see gain momentum in 2025. Find out more

Solar energy: The key to helping data centres balance operational resilience with sustainability demands?

Solar energy: The key to helping data centres balance operational resilience with sustainability demands?

by Shawton Energy | Nov 15, 2024 | Articles, General All

Our CEO, Jamie Shaw, recently spoke to Intelligent Data Centres about the role of solar energy in helping data centres to adopt renewable energy and increase energy independence.

Independent Research Reveals Increasing Energy Prices for Small Industrial Businesses

Independent Research Reveals Increasing Energy Prices for Small Industrial Businesses

by Shawton Energy | Nov 11, 2024 | Articles, General All, News

Independent research has revealed that energy prices for small industrial businesses in the UK are set to rise significantly, surpassing pre-crisis levels by around £200,000 annually.

Rooftop vs Ground-Mounted Solar Panels: Which is Best for Your Business?

Rooftop vs Ground-Mounted Solar Panels: Which is Best for Your Business?

by Shawton Energy | Nov 6, 2024 | Articles, General All

As more businesses seek ways to reduce energy costs, improve sustainability and move towards net zero energy generation, solar energy has become an...

The Benefits of Solar Energy for Commercial Buildings

The Benefits of Solar Energy for Commercial Buildings

by Shawton Energy | Oct 31, 2024 | Articles, General All

How solar power reduces business electricity costs As energy costs continue to rise and environmental regulations become more rigorous, businesses...

Staff Q&A: Shining the Solar Spotlight on Nick Elson

Staff Q&A: Shining the Solar Spotlight on Nick Elson

by Shawton Energy | Oct 31, 2024 | Articles, News

Here at Shawton Energy, we’re proud to be leading the charge in commercial solar solutions. Collectively, our team has over 100 years of experience...

6 Key Ways Rooftop Solar Energy Can Benefit Modern Businesses

6 Key Ways Rooftop Solar Energy Can Benefit Modern Businesses

by Shawton Energy | Oct 28, 2024 | Articles, Manufacturing, News

As the UK continues to work towards its 2050 net zero target, the need for sustainable energy solutions continues to grow. Commercial solar energy...

Shawton Energy Powers Up Plastic Packaging Manufacturer With Rooftop Solar

Shawton Energy Powers Up Plastic Packaging Manufacturer With Rooftop Solar

by Shawton Energy | Oct 25, 2024 | Articles, Manufacturing, News

Duo UK has invested in a large-scale rooftop solar installation from Shawton Energy, as the firm looks to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its...

Staff Q&A: Shining the Solar Spotlight on Graham Provest

Staff Q&A: Shining the Solar Spotlight on Graham Provest

by Shawton Energy | Oct 14, 2024 | Articles, News

Here at Shawton Energy, we’re proud to be leading the charge in commercial solar solutions. Collectively, our team has over 100 years of experience...

Commercial Solar Panel ROI: What to Expect and How to Calculate It

Commercial Solar Panel ROI: What to Expect and How to Calculate It

by Shawton Energy | Oct 3, 2024 | Articles, General All

Learn how Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) help data centres reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and meet sustainability goals with Shawton Energy’s solar solutions.

How Virtual Power Purchase Agreements Can Ease the Energy Burden of Data Centres

How Virtual Power Purchase Agreements Can Ease the Energy Burden of Data Centres

by Shawton Energy | Sep 19, 2024 | Articles

Learn how Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) help data centres reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and meet sustainability goals with Shawton Energy’s solar solutions.

The 10 Key Benefits of Commercial Solar Systems for Shops and Retail

The 10 Key Benefits of Commercial Solar Systems for Shops and Retail

by Shawton Energy | Aug 18, 2024 | Articles, Retail

As the retail landscape evolves, businesses are increasingly looking towards sustainable commercial energy solutions, to help them future-proof...

Industry Heavyweights Collaborate to Deliver Rooftop Solar Project

Industry Heavyweights Collaborate to Deliver Rooftop Solar Project

by Shawton Energy | Jul 30, 2024 | Articles, Food and Drink, Manufacturing

Renewable energy expert, Shawton Energy has partnered with logistics specialist, Knowles Logistics, to deliver a large-scale rooftop solar energy...

How Solar Energy Can Help the Food and Drink Manufacturing Sector Decarbonise

How Solar Energy Can Help the Food and Drink Manufacturing Sector Decarbonise

by Shawton Energy | Jul 24, 2024 | Articles, Food and Drink, Manufacturing

Our MD, Jamie Shaw, recently spoke to Food and Drink Manufacturing UK about how commercial solar energy systems can help the food and drink...

Staff Q&A: Shining the Solar Spotlight on Steve Bingham

Staff Q&A: Shining the Solar Spotlight on Steve Bingham

by Shawton Energy | Jul 17, 2024 | Articles, News

Here at Shawton Energy, we’re proud to be leading the charge in commercial solar solutions. Collectively, our team has over 100 years of experience...

Understanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions: The Key to a Greener Business

Understanding Scope 1, 2 and 3 Emissions: The Key to a Greener Business

by Shawton Energy | Jul 11, 2024 | Articles

As the UK continues its journey towards greater sustainability, businesses are increasingly focusing on their environmental impact, particularly...

Commercial Solar Solutions: What Are the Challenges of Dealing with the Local Grid?

Commercial Solar Solutions: What Are the Challenges of Dealing with the Local Grid?

by Shawton Energy | Jun 20, 2024 | Articles

  In the UK, an increasing number of businesses are looking to make the transition to renewable energy sources. In fact, in 2019, a report...

Unlocking Solar Energy for Your Business: 5 Key Tips for Employees Who Want to Look at Implementing Solar for Their Organisation

Unlocking Solar Energy for Your Business: 5 Key Tips for Employees Who Want to Look at Implementing Solar for Their Organisation

by Shawton Energy | Jun 3, 2024 | Articles

As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, businesses are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions like solar photovoltaic (PV)...

Rooftop Solar: What Are the Economic, Environmental and Operational Benefits for Hospitality Businesses?

Rooftop Solar: What Are the Economic, Environmental and Operational Benefits for Hospitality Businesses?

by Shawton Energy | May 29, 2024 | Articles, Hotels

  Our MD, Jamie Shaw, recently spoke with CLH News about the advantages of rooftop solar for hospitality businesses. If you missed the original...

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Testimonials

Duncan Bannatyne, Chief Executive and Chairman of The Bannatyne Group

As a business, we’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and being at the forefront of environmental responsibility in our industry. Solar power generation is a winwin solution for us and aligns perfectly with our sustainability objectives while also providing certainty on the cost of our energy, which is one of our biggest costs.

 

Simon Benson, Head of Estates, HSL Ltd

Normally negotiations with any landlord can be difficult, however, this proposal was something where everyone benefitted, and we could all walk away happy. The inclusion of PV has increased our enjoyment of the property and has reduced significantly our running costs. Shawton Energy made, what can be contrived as complicated, very straightforward. Their works to our premises were done in both a timely and professional manner. We are very pleased with the result. We thank the landlord for proposing it, and we would happily recommend. 

 

Diane Wells, Panorama Kitchens

Shawton Energy delivered our solar project with expertise and professionalism from start to finish. Their team’s deep industry knowledge gave me confidence from the outset, and they clearly outlined the benefits of the installation.

Despite weather delays, communication was excellent, and we were kept informed at every stage. The contractors were professional, tidied up daily, and ensured we were involved throughout. The drone photography of our installation has been great for showcasing our sustainability efforts, impressing both clients and stakeholders.

The Solar App allows us to track our energy generation in real-time, and it’s rewarding to see our carbon footprint reduction. I highly recommend Shawton Energy—they are a 5-star company in every single aspect. 

 

Duncan Bannatyne, Bannatyne Health Clubs

As a business, we’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and being at the forefront of environmental responsibility in our industry. Solar power generation is a win-win solution for us and aligns perfectly with our sustainability objectives while also providing certainty on the cost of our energy, which is one of our biggest costs.

Alex Knowles, Managing Director of Knowles Logistics

Our experience working with Shawton Energy on our recent rooftop solar project has been outstanding. The team delivered faster than expected, with minimal downtime and maximum efficiency throughout the process. Their professionalism and expertise were clear from the start, as they took the time to understand our challenges and goals. Thanks to Shawton, we’ve already seen the benefits of our solar system, reducing our environmental impact and offering our customers more sustainable supply chain solutions.

 

Louise Brown, Vice Principal at Wigan & Leigh College

The energy works completed will save us a considerable amount on our electricity bills while enabling us to reach our Net Zero targets. It’s fantastic that we can not only give our students a sustainable future but also provide invaluable teachings from Shawton Energy, potentially creating leading renewable energy experts right in the heart of our college.

 

Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy

It is fantastic that we can now generate our own electricity and that the process went so smoothly from start to finish. Our pupils are learning about the importance of creating a sustainable future and it’s great to see just how much we have reduced our carbon footprint already.

 

Valley Hydraulics

This project was not without its challenges, but the Shawton team were on hand to make sure that it all happened with minimal disruption and to the deadline that was set. We’re already witnessing the impact that the system is having and this is a major step in our decarbonisation journey.

 

Alex Knowles, Managing Director of Knowles Logistics

Our experience of working with Shawton Energy on our recent rooftop solar energy project has been exceptional. The team not only delivered the project quicker than we anticipated, but the entire process was seamless and efficient – with minimum downtime and maximum uptime. They gained a deep understanding of both our challenges and our aims from the beginning. Shawton’s professionalism and decades of expertise really shone through on this installation, which made for a very smooth and successful partnership. The benefits of our new solar energy system are already evident. We’re not only able to offset our environmental impact, but we’re able to offer our customers the most sustainable supply chain solutions too.

 

John Dickson, Hotel Manager at Dakota Eurocentral

Working within the travel and tourism sector provides both a responsibility and an opportunity to be a catalyst for change within the industry. We try our best inside the hotel to be as sustainable as possible, so it makes sense to try our best on the outside with the installation of the new solar-panelled roof. We are very excited about our future aspirations to become more sustainable. This is simply the beginning of our efforts to pave a new dawn within the sector across Scotland and beyond.

 

I & N Fabrications

This has saved us time and money and will have a significant impact on our business. We’re currently set to embark on a second scheme with Shawton Energy due to the success of the works undertaken so far.

 

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