Take Back Control

Could Microgrids Be the Key to Disrupting the Energy System?

The UK energy market isn’t fair for all — and many businesses are paying the price. Prices are unpredictable. Regulations are patchy. And non-domestic customers are still left out in the cold.

As well as improved regulation and cracking down on unfair practices, innovation will also play as part. 

A new project from Newcastle University, backed by Ofgem and Innovate UK, is exploring how microgrids — local, self-contained energy systems — could shake things up. The idea is to stop relying on national suppliers, and start producing and storing energy where it's needed: locally.

The VOLT project is testing microgrid tech at industrial sites like airports and ports. If it works, the impact could be huge — not just for public infrastructure, but for businesses too.

Why This Matters for Your Business

Let’s be honest — the current energy setup isn’t fair. Hidden commissions, mis-sold contracts and limited protection impact businesses heavily. Microgrids could offer a serious alternative, providing businesses the power to:

• Avoid peak-time price hikes
  
  
• Boost resilience as operations go electric
  
  
• Hit decarbonisation targets
  
  
• Decide how and when energy is used — not the supplier
  
  

It’s a model that puts control back in people’s hands.

It Won’t Be Easy

Yes, there are barriers. Upfront investment. Planning. And the usual red tape. But with the right momentum, microgrids could become a real option for UK businesses, especially those tired of overpaying and being misled.

And while the system catches up, we’re already helping businesses fight back.

If you’ve been mis-sold an energy contract or suspect hidden charges, contact us immediately. You could be owed £1000s.

Call Energy Solicitors now on 0800 0590122

Let’s get your business the energy deal it deserves.