UPOWA Named Supply Chain Partner of the Year at Octopus Energy’s Zero Bills Awards
UPOWA named Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the 2025 Octopus Energy Zero Bills Awards – recognising our contribution to the growth of Zero Bills homes.
Award showcases our multi-technology expertise in solar PV, battery and EV charging – helping housebuilders deliver future-ready, net zero homes.
Celebrates our strong partnership with Octopus Energy and our shared commitment to scaling sustainable housing and transforming how we power new homes across the UK.
UPOWA is proud to announce that we have been awarded Supply Chain Partner of the Year at the 2025 Octopus Energy Zero Bills Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the pioneering organisations shaping the future of sustainable housing in the UK.
The award recognises UPOWA’s leading role in supporting the Zero Bills homes revolution – delivering fully integrated, solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging solutions that help housebuilders meet the growing demand for low-carbon, energy-efficient homes.
Held in London, the inaugural Zero Bills Awards brought together innovative businesses across the construction, energy and sustainability sectors. The event also marked the launch of the Octopus Zero Bills Standard, a bold new framework designed to fast-track the decarbonisation of new and existing homes – and guarantee zero energy bills for residents.
‘Zero Bills’ homes at Urban & Civic, Wintringham development in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, featuring UPOWA Inline Solar systems.
“This award reflects the hard work and commitment of our dedicated Zero Bills team from design, planning to installation on site
We’re incredibly proud to work alongside Octopus Energy to bring the Zero Bills vision to life for housebuilders across the UK.”
“A massive thank you to Octopus Energy for this recognition, and to our housebuilder clients for making this possible. Together, we’re helping to make Zero Bills the new standard for the industry, transforming the way we power our homes for a more sustainable future”
With a focus on scalability, quality and performance, UPOWA, as a Zero Bills Certified Install Partner, has played a vital role in enabling developers to meet the requirements of the Zero Bills Standard – using smart, connected solar and battery technology to power the homes of the future.
Our team has worked in close collaboration with Octopus Energy and leading UK housebuilders to ensure each Zero Bills home is equipped with the right sustainable technology to achieve long-term energy savings and carbon reductions.
“Achieving the vision of Zero Bills homes requires not just technical expertise but a deep understanding of the complexities of modern housebuilding. UPOWA has proven itself as a certified delivery partner, assembling a dedicated team to support the design, planning, and viability of solar and battery systems for more than 40 Zero Bills projects.
Their ability to integrate these technologies seamlessly on several live sites for major housebuilders has been instrumental in making Zero Bills homes a scalable reality, significantly advancing the UK’s net zero ambitions.”
As the UK moves towards a net zero carbon future, UPOWA continues to lead the way with multi-technology solutions that deliver results at scale. This award is a testament to the collaborative mindset, technical excellence and future-focused approach that defines the UPOWA Team.
Octopus aims to deliver 100,000 Zero Bills homes by 2030, already rolling out the initiative in the UK, Germany and New Zealand. The company has already accredited well over 1,200 Zero Bills homes through contracts with several prominent developers, spanning affordable and private rent, and private and shared ownership. More information on Octopus Energy’s ‘Zero Bills’ can be found here.
Make Zero Bills a reality on your next development
Join the movement to make Zero Bills homes the new industry standard. Partner with UPOWA – your one-stop shop for solar PV, battery storage and EV charging solutions. Talk to our expert team today and discover how we can help future-proof your next housing development.
About Octopus Energy Group
Octopus Energy is a global clean energy tech business, driving the affordable, green energy system of the future. Under its own retail brand, Octopus delivers world-class customer service and cutting edge energy products to 7.9 million households globally. Its operations span 18 countries and the entire energy value chain. The group invests in, builds and flexibly manages renewable energy, operating a £7 billion portfolio of projects.
Octopus has licensed its advanced data and machine learning platform, Kraken, to support over 54 million customer accounts worldwide through licensing deals with companies such as EDF, E.ON and Origin Energy. Kraken enables Octopus to drive the electrification of heat and transport through smart tariffs and innovative cleantech. Backed by pension funds, investors and energy giants, Octopus Energy Group businesses deliver cheaper, greener energy and cutting-edge tech to countries and customers worldwide. For more information, check out our website.