Shawton Energy

Shawton Energy, founded in 2016 by CEO Jamie Shaw, specializes in providing sustainable energy services for businesses across the United Kingdom. Shaw brings a background as a structural engineer with 15 years of experience running a construction firm, which he combines with an entrepreneurial drive to offer technically sound, infrastructure-led energy solutions.

The company operates in the renewable energy sector, offering bespoke, fully funded solar energy solutions to commercial and industrial clients. These clients span various sectors including food manufacturing, logistics, automotive, retail, and leisure, with notable customers like The Bannatyne Group, Co-op, and Iceland Foods. Shawton Energy's business model centers on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), where the company funds, designs, installs, and maintains solar PV systems on a client's property at no upfront cost to the business. The client then purchases the generated electricity at a fixed, low price, typically for a term of up to 25 years, shielding them from volatile grid prices and reducing energy bills by up to 30%. Revenue is generated from the sale of this electricity. The company also offers clients the option to purchase systems outright through direct investment or to engage in a joint venture.

Shawton Energy provides a turnkey service that includes solar PV installations for rooftops and ground-mounted farms, solar PV carports, battery energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging services. A key milestone occurred in September 2023 when Lazard Asset Management acquired a 50% stake in the company, providing significant financial backing and enabling rapid funding decisions for new projects. This partnership has supported Shawton Energy's growth, including the 2025 acquisition of an 8.6 MW ready-to-build solar farm project in Pembrokeshire, Wales. For businesses with limited space, the company offers virtual PPAs, building dedicated solar projects off-site and transferring the energy and carbon savings to the client.

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