Virgin Media O2 has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with egg Power to source solar energy from a new solar farm in Suffolk.
The site is expected to become operational in 2027 and will supply around 5% of Virgin Media O2’s total energy needs.
The agreement follows a 2025 wind energy deal with The Renewables Infrastructure Group. Together, the two arrangements mean around 20% of Virgin Media O2’s energy supply will come from power purchase agreements.
Virgin Media O2 said the deal supports its commitment to use renewable energy at sites where it controls the bill, while helping to secure long-term clean energy at predictable costs.
The agreement forms part of the company’s Better Connections Plan, which includes a target to reach net zero carbon emissions across its full value chain by the end of 2040.
Mark Hardman, director of finance operations at Virgin Media O2, said the deal is the latest step in the company’s net zero journey and reflects its focus on cutting carbon while sourcing renewable energy in the UK.
egg Power is part of Liberty Growth, Liberty Global’s investment arm. Ilesh Patel, who leads egg Power at Liberty Global, said the agreement supports its ambition to become a clean energy supplier for telecoms and digital infrastructure providers.
