Virgin Media O2 and egg Power begin 10-year solar energy deal to advance net zero ambitions

Virgin Media O2 is doubling down on its commitments to use renewable energy and to achieve net zero carbon emissions after agreeing a long-term Power Purchase Agreement with egg Power.

Under the 10-year agreement, egg Power will supply Virgin Media O2 with solar energy from its new solar farm in Suffolk, which is expected to become operational in 2027. The project is expected to provide around 5% of Virgin Media O2’s total energy supply.

This agreement builds on Virgin Media O2’s ongoing approach to secure a long-term clean energy supply with predictable costs and follows its 2025 agreement to source wind energy from The Renewables Infrastructure Group. Together, this will mean around 20% of Virgin Media O2’s energy supply will come from Power Purchase Agreements.

It underpins the company’s move to only use renewable energy at sites where it controls the bill, supporting the company’s network resilience, and supporting renewable energy generation in the UK.

Path to net zero

This latest agreement forms part of Virgin Media O2’s robust measures to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its full value chain by the end of 2040 – a key part of its sustainability strategy, the Better Connections Plan.

The company has also achieved two prestigious accolades for its sustainability performance. It was awarded an ‘A’ rating from non-profit, CDP, as part of their Supplier Engagement Assessment for the 2024 disclosure cycle, and received a “Bronze Medal” from sustainability rating organisation, EcoVadis, for its overall sustainability performance.

Mark Hardman, Director, Finance Operations at Virgin Media O2, said:

“This agreement with egg Power is the latest step in Virgin Media O2’s journey to achieve net zero emissions by the end of 2040.

“We’re committed to growing and operating our business in a way that’s good for people and the planet, where we’re cutting carbon, securing renewable energy on a long-term basis, and sourcing renewable energy generation from the UK.”

As a wholly-owned part of Liberty Growth – Liberty Global’s investment arm focused on scalable technology, media, sports and infrastructure – egg Power is strategically positioned to meet the accelerating clean energy needs of telecoms operators, digital infrastructure providers and other energy-intensive industries. This demand is being driven by the surge in AI adoption and exponential growth in data usage, heightening the need for reliable, sustainable power at scale.

Ilesh Patel, who leads the egg Power business at Liberty Global, said: “This agreement is a further endorsement of our mission to become the clean energy supplier of choice for telcos and digital infrastructure providers in the UK.

“With funding in place for more projects, we’re excited about the next chapter as we continue to deliver reliable, price-predictable renewable power that strengthens the UK’s energy security, underpins long‑term growth and meet the needs of large energy users.”