Liberty Global’s clean energy unit snaps up 70-MW solar project in UK
- Özcan Berk Atakan
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Liberty Global has taken another concrete step in its energy transition strategy through its clean-energy subsidiary egg Power, acquiring the rights to a 70-MW solar project in the UK.
The project, located in Suffolk, will add meaningful scale to Liberty Global’s growing renewable portfolio and reflects a broader trend of large corporates directly investing in utility-scale generation to secure long-term, low-carbon power.
The solar farm is expected to begin construction in early 2026, with commercial operations targeted for 2027. Once operational, it will generate enough electricity to power tens of thousands of homes annually, contributing to both grid decarbonisation and long-term energy cost stability.
The project was acquired from a UK-based developer and will be developed as part of egg Power’s expanding domestic solar platform.
This acquisition strengthens Liberty Global’s ambition to deploy up to 1 GW of renewable capacity by 2028, supporting its operational footprint through corporate PPAs and direct energy sourcing. Rather than relying solely on market purchases, Liberty Global is increasingly positioning renewables as a strategic infrastructure asset, aligned with ESG targets and long-term risk management.
Corporate-led energy transition: Large non-utility companies are becoming direct owners of renewable assets.
UK solar momentum: Despite grid and permitting challenges, the UK remains attractive for utility-scale solar investment.
Long-term cost hedging: Direct ownership provides insulation from power price volatility.
As corporates continue to internalise energy strategy as a core business function, projects like this highlight how renewable generation is shifting from a sustainability initiative to a balance-sheet and resilience tool.