Virgin Media O2 and TRIG's Decade-Long Wind Power Deal

Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has agreed a 10-year PPA with The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) that will supply around 15% of the telecommunications company's total electricity from April 2026.

Under the agreement, TRIG will provide renewable electricity from two wind farms: Earlseat in Scotland and Garreg Lwyd in Wales.

The deal forms part of Virgin Media O2's commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its full value chain by 2040, a decade ahead of the UK government's 2050 target.

VMO2's progress towards net zero

The company has reported a 56% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 19% cut in Scope 3 emissions, both measured against a 2020 baseline.

VMO2 recently received an 'A' rating from CDP in their Supplier Engagement Assessment for the 2024 disclosure cycle.

The company also secured a Bronze Medal from EcoVadis for its overall sustainability performance.

These accolades come as part of the telecommunications provider's Better Connections Plan sustainability strategy, which sets out ambitious environmental targets across operations and supply chain.

Financial and operational resilience

The Power Purchase Agreement provides Virgin Media O2 with price certainty at a time when energy market volatility remains a concern for large-scale operations.

"By purchasing long-term renewable energy at scale, we're not only cutting carbon but protecting our network from future energy shocks," says Dana Haidan, Chief Sustainability Officer at Virgin Media O2. 

"Power Purchase Agreements offer price certainty, operational resilience and long-term value."

The arrangement underpins Virgin Media O2's policy to use renewable energy at all sites where it controls the electricity bill, which the company says will support network resilience.

Minesh Shah, Managing Director at TRIG, is equally effusive about the deal. 

"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," he says.

"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."

Broader implications for corporate renewable procurement

The agreement represents a growing trend among major corporations to secure long-term renewable energy supplies through direct Power Purchase Agreements rather than purchasing from the wider energy market.

TRIG, a London-listed renewable energy infrastructure investment company, manages a portfolio of wind, solar and battery storage projects across six European markets with a net operational capacity of 2.3GW.

The combined generating capacity of the Earlseat and Garreg Lwyd wind farms is approximately 50MW.

For Virgin Media O2, the agreement supports the UK's transition to a low-carbon economy whilst providing the company with a hedge against future energy price fluctuations.

"Virgin Media O2 is committed to growing responsibly, delivering resilient digital infrastructure that support the planet, our customers and the communities we serve," Dana explains.

The telecommunications sector's energy consumption continues to rise as data usage increases and networks expand, making renewable energy procurement an increasingly critical component of corporate sustainability strategies.

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