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• Thursday March 19 2026

Good Energy marks fifth solar acquisition in 18 months

Chippenham-based renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has acquired Low Energy Services, a leading commercial solar panel installer servicing Scotland and the North East of England, marking the company’s fifth solar acquisition in 18 months.

Low Energy Services has become one of Scotland’s leading installers of solar panels and battery storage systems for commercial and industrial customers since its inception in 2018.

The acquisition marks the next step in Good Energy’s strategy to rapidly scale its services offering nationwide. Last year, the company was acquired by Esyasoft – a smart grid technology company – to support the expansion and scale of Good Energy’s services into new markets and become a nationwide one-stop energy provider for green-minded customers.

Acquiring Low Energy Services extends Good Energy’s geographical footprint beyond England and follows the acquisitions of Empower Energy, Amelio Solar, Wessex Eco Energy and JPS Renewable Energy over the past 18 months – now all operating under the Good Energy brand.

Nigel Pocklington, CEO of Good Energy, said: “This marks our first acquisition as a private business and is an important step in our ambition to significantly scale Good Energy’s operations nationwide.

“Low Energy already has a strong and established presence across Scotland and northern England, and by bringing the business under the Good Energy brand, we can provide the financial backing and support needed to accelerate growth.

“Together, we are well placed to serve one of the UK’s fastest growing renewable energy markets, helping more businesses and organisations access reliable, affordable and sustainable energy, while accelerating the transition to a cleaner energy system for all.”

Carl Hogg, services managing director at Good Energy, said: “More than ever businesses are recognising the commercial rationale for installing solar.

“With energy costs remaining high, businesses and organisations with rooftop real estate can achieve excellent returns on investment.

“By welcoming the Low Energy Services team and their wealth of experience to the Good Energy Group, we can help even more commercial customers in Scotland and the north of England to decarbonise and reduce energy costs.”

Founded more than 25 years ago in Chippenham, Good Energy now installs solar panels and home batteries, as well as supplying 100 per cent renewable electricity. Low Energy Services will be integrated under the Good Energy brand, representing an expansion of the group with a highly skilled new team.

Jason Lowey, director at Low Energy Services, added: “I’m incredibly proud of the Low Energy Services team and what we’ve built, and joining Good Energy Group feels like a fantastic next step for the company.

“We share a future-aligned approach focused on quality and customer trust at the centre. Working as part of Good Energy Group strengthens our offering, giving our existing clients and partners access to greater scale, while enabling us to deliver even more impactful solutions for new customers across the UK from our base in Scotland.”

Solar demand in Scotland is accelerating rapidly, with small‑scale solar installations increasing by 174 per cent between 2020 and 20231. This momentum is reflected more broadly across the energy system, with renewable electricity generation in Scotland rising by 11.5 per cent year‑on‑year in 2024, significantly outpacing growth in England.

Despite this rapid expansion, Scotland’s solar market remains significantly under‑penetrated, with only around eight per cent  of households currently having certified renewable installations, highlighting substantial headroom for continued growth in the years ahead.