UPOWA, a leader in the design and installation of new build solar, battery storage, and EV charging, and Octopus Energy, have joined forces to supercharge ‘Zero Bills’ homes revolution. This deal will kick off with UPOWA delivering the roof-integrated solar and battery installations for 48 ‘Zero Bills’ homes being built by Thakeham as part of its Templegate development in Burgess Hill, West Sussex.

UPOWA is thrilled to announce the appointment of Will Parker as its new Key Account Director. Will joins the business to help drive and deliver targeted growth and sales across the Midlands and East Anglia regions. With 30 years in the housebuilding and construction industry, Will brings a wealth of knowledge of each build stage and an excellent understanding of design, supply and installation contract delivery.

UPOWA proudly announces the promotion of Mike Shields to Design and Estimating Director. In his new role, Mike will focus on the strategy for the front end of the business, further growing our design and estimating function to meet our customers’ ever-increasing needs so we can help them overcome the industry challenges they face.

UPOWA is excited to announce the promotion of Gary Cozens to Operations Director. This reflects Gary’s hard work, commitment and dedication to UPOWA over the last 13 years. In his new role, Gary will ensure our expanding regional operations in the South West, Midlands and Eastern areas consistently work as safely and efficiently as possible to hit delivery targets, while maintaining an enhanced focus on health and safety on site.

Leading sustainable technology experts UPOWA in partnership with Zestec Renewable Energy, a funder, developer and asset manager of renewable solutions, announces the completion of a 1.25MW rooftop solar PV system for world-leading business jet and military aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, at their nearly 250,000 sq. ft. service centre located at London Biggin Hill Airport.

Leading sustainable technology experts UPOWA announces the opening of three new operational regions in the South West, Midlands and East Anglia to accelerate growth to meet rising demand for its high-quality solar PV, battery storage and EV charging solutions. The strategic move marks the next step in UPOWA’s expansion plans as it aims to help more housing developers and businesses meet sustainability targets with its one-stop shop solution, supporting the transition to net-zero.

As we scale-up to drive the UK’s energy transition to a zero-carbon future, we’re focused on nurturing young talent and providing access to career progression, industry leading training and support. We caught up with Emma to learn more about her experience of working within the renewable energy industry at UPOWA and her transition from Apprentice to her key role as Head of Coordination within the Operations Team.

UPOWA is excited to announce the renewal of an exclusive supply agreement with Bewley Homes, to deliver solar PV and EV charging requirements across its developments. This builds on the UPOWA Inline Solar and EV charger installations completed with Bewley Homes since 2021, which helped to future-proof the housebuilder’s properties while reducing customer energy bills and carbon emissions.

UPOWA is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Cole as its new Finance Director. This move aligns with the business’s next phase of growth as changes to Part L and Part S of the Building Regulations drive up demand for solar PV, battery storage and EV charging technologies. Paul brings with him a wealth of finance experience having worked in the housebuilding industry for more than 14 years.

UPOWA is proud to announce that Emma Ellis has been promoted to Head of Coordination. Emma will enable each department, from Design, Sales and Operations through to Aftercare and Accounts, to work together seamlessly so the operational systems and processes run efficiently. This will ensure UPOWA continues to deliver a high-quality service as demand increases for its sustainable technology solutions.

UPOWA is delighted to join the Future Homes Hub as an Associate Member as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability and a zero-carbon future. We’re proud to be working together on a broad range of topics, including the Future Homes Standard, embodied and whole life carbon, zero carbon placemaking, biodiversity net gain, water efficiency, resource efficiency and air quality.

We’re proud to extend our exclusive solar PV supply agreement with Bargate Homes to install solar PV panels across its residential developments over the next three years. By choosing to partner up with UPOWA, Bargate Homes has a trusted solar PV expert who will tackle Part L and help make its homes more sustainable and future ready.

UPOWA, a specialist provider of sustainable technology products and services, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Terry as its new Managing Director. Paul joins the business during its continued growth to meet surging demand for solar PV, battery storage and EV charging solutions.

We are excited to announce a new national supplier agreement with Redrow to deliver the solar PV requirements for its housing developments over the next three years. The partnership will see UPOWA supply its end-to-end renewable energy services to the housebuilder’s Thames Valley, Southern Counties, Southern, South East and South West regional offices.

We are proud to announce a 3-year national supplier agreement with Barratt Developments, the country’s largest housebuilder, to deliver solar PV requirements for a range of their new housing developments. We will partner with 8 Barratt and David Wilson Homes divisions to support their Part L transition and full implementation needs for sites throughout Southern and Western areas of the country.

We are proud to announce that we have successfully renewed certification under two ISO standards; ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management) and ISO 45001: 2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of solar PV, battery storage and EV charging technologies.

UPOWA has been selected by Bargate Homes to design, supply and install a roof-integrated solar PV solution for 119 x eco-friendly new homes at Heritage Place, the final phase of North Stoneham Park in Eastleigh, Hampshire.

We are delighted to announce that as part of our continued drive to minimise our environmental impact and reach carbon net zero in our own operations by 2030, we have achieved a Gold level membership status within the Supply Chain Sustainability School. Gold is the highest level of membership and was a goal set out across Brickability Group PLC as part of its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy ‘Together for the Future’.

John Southern, Head of Product & Strategy at UPOWA joins Megan Hamlyn from Barratt Homes on the housing developer's sustainability podcast to discuss the future of solar energy in new build homes. In this episode John and Megan also discuss changing consumer habits, myth busting during the cost-of-living crisis and delve into the many ways homeowners can save energy and reduce bills when living in a new build home.

As the country feels the weight of the cost-of-living crisis along with rising energy bills, sustainably-conscious housebuyers in Dorset will be pleased to hear about a new partnership forged between UPOWA and Barratt Homes, which is bringing eco-friendly homes to the region. As Barratt Homes’ trusted solar PV specialist, UPOWA is future-proofing the Canford Paddock and Quarter Jack Park developments with roof-integrated solar panels.