Virgin Media O2 has agreed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) that will supply around 15% of the operator’s electricity from April 2026.
The 10-year deal will draw power from TRIG’s Earlseat wind farm in Scotland and Garreg Lwyd in Wales.
Chief sustainability officer Dana Haidan said: “This agreement marks the next step in Virgin Media O2’s journey to achieving net zero by the end of 2040 – 10 years ahead of the UK. By purchasing long-term renewable energy at scale, we’re not only cutting carbon but protecting our network from future energy shocks. Power Purchase Agreements offer price certainty, operational resilience and long-term value.” She added: “Virgin Media O2 is committed to growing responsibly, delivering resilient digital infrastructure that support the planet, our customers, and the communities we serve.”
Minesh Shah, managing director at TRIG, said: “We’re pleased to be supplying Virgin Media O2 with clean energy as it advances its sustainability strategy through this long-term Power Purchase Agreement. Such agreements present an attractive opportunity to help businesses access renewable electricity, while delivering secure, long-term revenue streams for our shareholders – a structure that benefits both commercial decarbonisation and sustainable investment.”
Virgin Media O2 says the contract underpins its commitment to use renewable electricity at sites where it controls the bill and will help hedge against energy-market volatility. The company reports a 56% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 19% reduction in Scope 3 against a 2020 baseline, and is targeting net zero across operations, products and supply chain by end-2040.
