Marston’s has begun installing solar panels at 120 of its UK pubs as part of a £5.4 million renewable energy programme to cut operational costs and carbon emissions.
Two Blues Solar is leading the year-long rollout, with Nuvolt handling installation and technical execution. Atrato Onsite Energy is financing the entire initiative, which will retain ownership of the systems and manage performance over a 25-year contract period.
The energy solution is structured as a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), allowing Marston’s to buy all on-site generated electricity without owning the solar assets. This setup eliminates upfront costs and gives the business long-term energy price certainty, shielding it from market volatility.
Each site is expected to produce roughly 30,000 kWh of electricity annually, meeting around 15–20% of a typical pub’s energy needs. The project will reduce carbon emissions by 600 tonnes in its first year, aligning with Marston’s Net Zero goals for 2040.
The agreement is among the first large-scale PPAs in the UK pub sector. It offers a blueprint for other multi-site operators looking to decentralise energy procurement while accelerating sustainability targets.
