Metpow

We’re heading to Piperdam tomorrow!
Metpow will be joining HARPA members at Piperdam Resort for a park visit hosted by Away Resorts and EQ Accountants.
We’re looking forward to exploring the resort, hearing about its latest investment and catching up with colleagues from across the holiday park sector.
Attending too? Drop Rachael Middleton a message if you’d like to catch up on smart utility management, reducing admin and recovering costs fairly at your park.

We’re excited to announce that Metpow is one of just five startups selected by the Innovation Jury to pitch live at the Monaco Smart & Sustainable Marina Rendezvous!
We’ll be taking to the stage at Yacht Club de Monaco next Monday, as part of the Innovation Award competition.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to share how Metpow helps marinas take control of utilities, reduce administration and give berth holders greater visibility over their consumption.
A big thank you to M3 Monaco, Yachting Ventures and the jury for this opportunity, and congratulations to the other startups selected!
We’re looking forward to meeting fellow innovators, connecting with marina operators and sharing ideas for a smarter, more sustainable industry.
See you in Monaco!

A sunny bank holiday can fill pitches. A wet weekend can change boating plans. A cold spell can push up utility costs.

For holiday parks, campsites and marinas, preparing for changing weather means thinking beyond the forecast.

Our latest blog explores six ways it could reshape UK leisure, including:
- Helping guests book with confidence
- Keeping facilities comfortable in different conditions
- Making a longer season commercially worthwhile
- Protecting access to your site
- Understanding what drives utility costs
- Planning maintenance around weather and occupancy

From guest experience to everyday operations, practical preparation can give your business more room to respond.

Read the full blog: https://www.metpow.com/latest/changing-uk-weather-impacts-on-parks-marinas-metpow

What happens when guests can see the electricity they’re using?
At Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo in Pembrokeshire, it’s helping them make more conscious choices.
Since introducing Metpow across 51 pitches, the holiday park has reported lower electricity consumption and energy costs, with minimal daily administration.
Guests receive a daily electricity allowance, can track their usage in real time and pay for any consumption above it.
Swipe through to see how Folly Farm is making electricity use fairer for guests and easier to manage for its team.
Read the full case study: https://www.metpow.com/client-testimonials

Really proud to work with such a fantastic site!

⚡ OLD OAKS CUTS ENERGY USE BY 14% WITH METPOW

Old Oaks Touring, Camping & Glamping for adults in Somerset has reduced electricity consumption by 14% after introducing Metpow's automated, app-based metering system.
Guests now activate power via QR code, with real-time usage tracking and transparent pay-as-you-go billing—removing manual meter readings and admin workload.
The result: full cost recovery, improved guest experience, and major efficiency gains for the park.

🔗 https://www.holidayparkscene.com/old-oaks-cuts-consumption/

See you at The Yorkshire Holiday Home Show 👋🏼

We can’t wait to see some familiar industry faces & friends across Tuesday 8th - Thursday 9th September.

If you’ve been thinking about exploring smart metering options for electricity, gas or water on your park then please pop over for a chat! ☕️

Average electricity usage down by two units per night.
In Episode 2 of Metpow in Conversation With..., we visit Smytham Holiday Park to speak with Ben Harper about how guest behaviour is changing and what that means for holiday park operators.
For Smytham, electricity had become its second biggest cost after staffing. Rather than simply passing rising costs on to every guest, the team wanted a fairer approach that gave customers more visibility of what they were using.
Ben talks about:
- Why Smytham introduced smart metering and fair usage
- How changing guest habits are affecting electricity consumption
- Why reducing admin was so important when choosing a solution
- What the early usage data is showing
- The role technology can play in the future of holiday parks
- Why operators can learn so much by sharing ideas with each other
As Ben puts it, “It’s just fairer for everyone really.”
🎥 Watch Episode 2 of Metpow in Conversation With... Smytham Holiday Park.

Metpow in Conversation With... Smytham Holiday Park | Episode 2 In the second episode of Metpow in Conversation With..., we sit dow...

The UK holiday park and campsite sector continues to evolve.
British residents took around 103 million domestic overnight trips in 2025, with spending rising by 7% to £35.1 billion. The opportunity remains significant, but operators cannot assume demand will automatically translate into bookings.

In our latest blog, Rachael Middleton explores five trends that parks and campsites cannot afford to ignore:
• Value will be judged across the whole guest experience
• Digital convenience will become expected
• Utility management will become a commercial priority
• Sustainability claims will need credible evidence
• Climate resilience will shape infrastructure investment

The common thread across them all is visibility. Operators with a clearer understanding of their customers, costs, utility consumption and infrastructure will be better equipped to adapt and invest with confidence.

Read the full blog: https://www.metpow.com/latest/insights/future-of-uk-holiday-parks-and-campsites

Image featured is from our client, Old Oaks Touring, Camping & Glamping for adults 💚

Future of UK Holiday Parks: Five Key Trends | Metpow — MetPow Explore five trends shaping UK holiday parks and campsites, including changing guest expectations, digital technology, utility data, sustainability and climate resilience.

Customer Story: Smytham Holiday Park
How do you manage rising electricity costs fairly, without creating more work for your team?
Smytham Holiday Park introduced Metpow smart metering alongside a fair usage model, giving guests greater visibility of their electricity use while helping the park manage costs more effectively.
Early data is already showing a positive impact, with average electricity usage per night down by two units, and minimal additional administration for the Smytham team.
A great example of how better visibility can encourage more responsible energy use while keeping things simple for both operators and guests.

Read the full case study: https://www.metpow.com/client-testimonials
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