UK telco and broadband provider Virgin Media O2 has signed a 10-year solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Egg Power.

The deal will see Egg supply the telco company from an under-development solar farm in Suffolk, which is expected to be energized in 2027. The PPA will provide Virgin Media O2 with around five percent of its total energy supply.

“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,” Mark Hardman, director of finance operations at Virgin Media O2, said. “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.”

While not confirmed, it seems likely that the project tied to the PPA is the 70MW Grange solar power plant, which was acquired by egg late last year.

“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,” said Ilesh Patel, CEO of Egg Power. “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 meets the needs of large energy users.”

Both Egg and Virgin Media O2 are portfolio companies of Liberty Global, with Virgin Media O2 a 50/50 joint venture between Liberty Global and Telefónica SA. Liberty launched Egg Power in 2022, with the company expressly focused on the development of EV charging, solar, and battery storage solutions.

The PPA is the latest signed by Virgin Media O2. In October, the firm inked a PPA with The Renewables Infrastructure Group (TRIG) for power from two onshore wind farms in the UK. The 10-year PPA is expected to provide the telco with around 15 percent of its total energy supply needs.