UPOWA has achieved ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to quality, environmental responsibility and occupational health and safety across its solar PV services.

UPOWA has been shortlisted for Subcontractor/Service Provider of the Year at the Housebuilder Awards 2026, recognising its role as a trusted solar PV delivery partner helping housebuilders prepare for the Future Homes Standard.

UPOWA and Winchester City Council’s Phase 1 Solar PV and Battery Storage Retrofit Programme has been shortlisted for Best Retrofit Initiative at the Housing Executive Awards 2026, recognising the collaborative delivery of renewable energy upgrades across 35 occupied social housing properties in the Winchester district.

UPOWA wins Collaboration Partner of the Year at the 2026 Octopus Energy Zero Bills Awards – recognising our role in supporting the delivery of Zero Bills homes across the UK through integrated solar PV, battery storage, and industry-leading collaboration with housebuilders and Octopus Energy.

UPOWA has been appointed by Greencore Homes to deliver solar PV systems across 65 Better Than Net Zero homes at The Woodlands in Launton, including battery storage for eight Zero Bills properties in partnership with Octopus Energy.

The UK Government has confirmed the Future Homes Standard, requiring solar PV on most new homes with ~40% coverage of ground floor area. This marks a major shift for housebuilders, as the industry moves from planning to delivering low-carbon, energy-generating homes at scale.

UPOWA has partnered with Winchester City Council to deliver solar PV and battery retrofit installations across council homes, helping tenants lower energy bills while supporting local decarbonisation and energy efficiency goals.

UPOWA has partnered with Ultrapanel to deliver the renewable energy systems for the Ultra Home Demonstration House — a Zero Bills ready property combining high-performance MMC with fully integrated solar PV, battery storage and EV charging. The project showcases how offsite construction and clean technologies can enable future-ready, energy-self-sufficient homes.

UPOWA has been shortlisted in the Tech for Good (Sustainability) category at the Business Magazine South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025. The recognition highlights our in-house clean tech innovation, ESG-led delivery, and impact in helping housebuilders prepare for the Future Homes Standard, Solar Mandate and net-zero housing.

UPOWA has been named a finalist for Growth Business of the Year at the 2025 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, recognising rapid clean tech growth, product innovation, and net zero leadership.

UPOWA has partnered with Greencore Homes to deliver a 262 kWp roof-integrated solar PV system for 42 new net zero carbon homes at The Canopies in Milton Heights, Oxfordshire. The partnership supports Greencore’s climate-positive mission and showcases UPOWA’s end-to-end solar delivery expertise.

UPOWA has launched a brand-new podcast, Shaping a Greener Tomorrow, bringing together industry experts to explore the future of sustainable housebuilding and innovation in the built environment.

Rooftop solar panels will become mandatory on most new homes in England by 2027. UPOWA is ready to help housebuilders deliver compliant, cost-effective solar at scale — and future-proof homes in line with the Future Homes Standard.

UPOWA wins Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the 2025 Octopus Energy Zero Bills Awards – recognising our role in delivering solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging solutions that help housebuilders create sustainable, Zero Bills homes across the UK.

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.