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 with more than 2,500 food stores across the country. The initiative is part of the Co-op Group commitment to become a net-zero business.
Working alongside delivery partner Sol PV, Shawton Energy will design, develop, fund, and manage rooftop solar PV systems at key Co-op locations through its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) model.
This approach allows Co-op, one of the UK’s largest retailers in the UK, to benefit from clean onsite energy generation without the need for upfront capital investment.
Jamie Shaw, CEO of Shawton Energy, said: “The Co-op has a robust Climate Plan with both short-term and long-term objectives to reduce its emissions and become more sustainable.
“By generating their own renewable energy on site, and with Shawton Energy’s support, the Co-op will benefit from greater environmental efficiencies and protection against energy market volatility.
“We are incredibly proud to be supporting the Co-op on this project, and this appointment further reinforces our expertise in delivering corporate renewable energy solutions.”
Tony Waite, CEO of Sol PV Group, added: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Shawton Energy to deliver this ambitious solar PV rollout for Co-op Group.
“This collaboration underscores our commitment to supporting businesses in their transition to sustainable energy solutions. By leveraging our expertise in large-scale commercial PV installations, we aim to help The Co-op Group drive down carbon emissions and reduce energy costs across their estate. This is a fantastic step towards a greener, more resilient future for UK retail.”
Shaw concluded: “Securing a place on the Co-op framework is a fantastic opportunity for Shawton Energy, expanding our client base and continuing to solidify our trusted position in completing high-quality, large-scale solar portfolio rollouts.”
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