5 Renewable Energy Companies in London to Know

These companies, specializing in wind, solar and other renewable sources, are committed to greening the U.K.

Written by Margo Steines
Published on Feb. 29, 2024
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Renewable energy makes up approximately 40 percent of the power generated in the United Kingdom. In keeping with a global trend of increasing reliance on energy derived from renewable resources, businesses specializing in wind, solar and other alternative power sources have been building their presence in the U.K. The following London companies are focused on renewable energy solutions.

Top Renewable Energy Companies in London

  • Octopus Energy
  • Eco Energy World
  • So Energy
  • Ripple Energy
  • Exagen

 

Renewable Energy Companies in London to Know

Octopus Energy is a utility company that supplies green energy to more than 5 million U.K. consumers and businesses. Its sustainability-focused solutions also cover savings on electric vehicle charging. One of its products is Intelligent Octopus Go, which lets electric EV drivers charge their vehicles at a discount rate with an app-based charge schedule that also provides six hours of affordable nightly home energy.

 

Eco Energy World uses utility-scale photovoltaics and battery storage systems to offer renewable solar on a macro scale. Based in the U.K. and offering its services around the globe, EEW identifies potential greenfield sites, establishes grid connections and permits, secures financing and contracts solar field construction.

 

So Energy offers renewable power to consumers in the U.K. at a value rate, incentivizing them to switch over from carbon-based energy sources. After six years as a founder-operated startup, the company merged with ESB Energy in 2021 in order to grow its reach and market share to the point that it’s become a leading supplier of green energy to the U.K.

 

Ripple Energy runs a green energy platform that allows consumers to purchase co-op shares of large-scale wind farms and solar fields. Once they’ve invested in the energy sources, consumers select one of Ripple’s energy supply partners to ensure electricity generated by their investment is used to power their homes at a low rate.

 

Exagen builds and manages renewable energy sites that include both utility-scale solar parks and battery storage for grid power. As a company fundamentally concerned with preserving the ecology of the earth, Exagen aims to minimize environmental impact at installation sites by avoiding development in protected or sensitive areas. Exagen partners with landowners — often agricultural businesses — to develop installations that offer them secure, sustainable income as well as green energy.

 

Rose Velazquez contributed reporting to this story.

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