Key facts
- So Energy is reportedly in discussions about a potential sale.
- Its Irish owner, ESB Energy, is seeking to divest its stake.
- ESB Energy acquired a majority shareholding in So Energy in 2026.
- The companies had planned to merge operations under the So Energy brand.
Electricity supplier So Energy is reportedly in discussions regarding a potential sale, as its Irish owner, ESB Energy, looks to divest its stake. ESB Energy had acquired a majority shareholding in So Energy in 2026 with the intention of merging the two entities and operating under the So Energy brand. The move aimed to invest in green solutions for customers transitioning to net zero living. Customers were informed that they would not need to take any action as their data would be transferred to create a So Energy account.