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Tesla Energy Ventures Limited receives license to supply electricity in Great Britain

Partnership Other announced United Kingdom Mar 11, 2026
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Tesla Energy Ventures Limited, a subsidiary of Tesla, has received a license from Ofgem, the independent British energy regulator, to supply electricity to homes and businesses in Great Britain. The license was formally approved by Ofgem's governing body, the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, under the Electricity Act of 1989. This approval allows Tesla Energy Ventures Limited to operate as an electricity supplier in England, Scotland, and Wales, subject to compliance with all license conditions.

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Deal Analysis

Tesla is making a direct play for the UK power market, with its subsidiary Tesla Energy Ventures Limited now licensed to supply electricity to homes and businesses across Great Britain. This move, formally approved by Ofgem's Gas and Electricity Markets Authority under the Electricity Act of 1989, positions the company beyond just battery storage or EV charging infrastructure. It's a significant step for Tesla to become a direct energy retailer in England, Scotland, and Wales.
  • Tesla Energy Ventures Limited secured a license to supply electricity in Great Britain.
  • Ofgem's Gas and Electricity Markets Authority formally approved the move.
  • Authority granted under the Electricity Act of 1989 for England, Scotland, and Wales.
  • Deal announced March 11, 2026.

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KEY DETAILS

The license was approved by Ofgem's governing body, the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, under the Electricity Act of 1989. The application, evaluation, and approval process took several months, from July 2025 to March 2026. The license allows Tesla Energy Ventures Limited to supply electricity to homes and businesses. Quote for regulatory body: "Según informó Ofgem en un comunicado, la licencia a la filial de Tesla ha sido aprobada formalmente por su órgano rector, la llamada Autoridad de los Mercados de Gas y Electricidad, en virtud de la Ley de Electricidad de 1989." Quote for process duration: "La aprobación ha sido concedida tras un riguroso proceso de solicitud, evaluación y aprobación que se llevó a cabo durante varios meses -de julio de 2025 a marzo de 2026-, añadió el regulador." Quote for supply target: "para suministrar electricidad a hogares y empresas en Gran Bretaña."

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suministrar electricidad a hogares y empresas en Gran Bretaña. [...] para suministrar electricidad a Gran Bretaña (Inglaterra, Escocia y Gales)
Announcement
Jueves, 12 de marzo de 2026
Signing
La licencia entró en vigor a las 18:00 GMT de ayer, cuando se comunicó a la compañía sobre la decisión
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Tesla Energy Ventures Limited developer

"Tesla Energy Ventures Limited, filial de la compañía Tesla de Elon Musk , ha recibido luz verde de Ofgem , el regulador independiente británico de la energía, para suministrar electricidad a hogares y empresas en Gran Bretaña."

high quality Enriched Mar 12, 2026

Timeline

Announced
Mar 11, 2026
Signed
Mar 11, 2026
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