AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE), an investor in renewable energy solutions and part of the AGP Group, has announced the acquisition of Shawton Energy, a company that provides fully-funded solar energy solutions to U.K. businesses.
Founded in 2024, ADE focuses on the U.K.’s onsite renewables sector and has recently expanded into Europe, beginning with Germany. The company now owns and operates a portfolio of renewable energy assets totaling more than 100 MW of contracted capacity across over 150 sites.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen ADE’s position in the U.K. distributed energy market, further expanding its customer base and operational capabilities through Shawton’s experience and commercial relationships.
Shawton offers extensive market experience and technical expertise, offering an end-to-end service to customers. Following the acquisition, Shawton will retain its brand, team, and Warrington offices. ADE is expected to work in close partnership with Shawton, providing competitive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) funding and strategic support.
John Behan, CEO of ADE, commented: “We have been impressed with the growth trajectory of Shawton under the leadership of Jamie Shaw. Shawton has built a strong market reputation and solid operating base of assets, alongside a material pipeline with leading corporates. We look forward to working closely with Jamie and his team to accelerate the deployment of onsite renewables across the U.K.”
According to Mercom’s 9M and Q3 2025 Solar Funding and M&A report, in 9M 2025, 76 solar M&A transactions were executed compared to 62 in 9M 2024. The largest transaction was by ONGC NTPC Green, which signed a share purchase agreement to acquire a 100% equity stake in the Indian utility-scale renewable energy platform, Ayana Renewable Power, for $2.3 billion.
In September, SunPower, a solar technology, services, and installation company, closed a strategic acquisition of Sunder Energy, a residential solar sales company. SunPower, formerly Complete Solaria, went through Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year, during which Complete Solar acquired its assets, rebranded under the SunPower name, and retained the SPWR stock ticker.
