Good Energy has stepped into Scotland’s booming commercial solar market with the acquisition of Glasgow-based Low Energy Services, in what the renewables supplier describes as “an important step” in its nationwide growth strategy. The deal marks Good Energy’s fifth solar acquisition in 18 months and its first since the company itself was taken private by UAE-backed smart grid specialist Esyasoft last year.
Chippenham-headquartered Good Energy, which supplies 100 per cent renewable electricity and installs solar panels and batteries across the UK, said the move extends its footprint beyond England into Scotland and the north of England, targeting one of the country’s fastest-growing clean energy markets. Low Energy Services, founded in 2018, has become one of Scotland’s leading installers of rooftop solar and battery storage systems for commercial and industrial customers.
Nigel Pocklington, chief executive of Good Energy, said the acquisition underlined the company’s ambition to rapidly scale its services business under its new ownership. “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,” he said. “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.”
Pocklington added that the combined group is well placed to support organisations looking to cut both costs and carbon. “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.” Good Energy’s strategy is to build a services-led business spanning solar, battery storage and other decentralised technologies, backed by Esyasoft’s digital and financial firepower.
Carl Hogg, services managing director at Good Energy, said commercial demand for solar is being driven by high energy costs and the opportunity for businesses to earn strong returns from their rooftops. “More than ever businesses are recognising the commercial rationale for installing solar,” he said. “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.”
Low Energy Services will be integrated under the Good Energy brand, bringing a highly skilled team and established customer base into the group. The company specialises in bespoke solar and storage systems for high-usage sites such as factories, warehouses and public sector buildings, helping clients hedge against volatile wholesale prices while meeting net zero commitments.
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Founder and director Jason Lowey said joining the Good Energy Group was the next logical stage in the firm’s development. “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,” he said. “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.”
Analysts say the transaction underscores the growing interest of international capital in local clean energy delivery, as Esyasoft and its Abu Dhabi–linked backers look to build out a vertically integrated UK renewables platform. With five solar installation businesses now under its wing and further growth expected, Good Energy is positioning itself as a one-stop shop for organisations seeking to install on-site generation and storage alongside green power supply.
