UPOWA shortlisted for Tech for Good (Sustainability) at the Business Magazine South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards
Scalable ESG impact: Enabling housebuilders to hit sustainability targets, cut carbon, and deliver net zero-ready homes.
Future-proof delivery: Partnering with Octopus Energy on Zero Bills homes and preparing clients for the 2027 Solar Mandate and Future Homes Standard.
Clean tech innovation: Shortlisted for in-house solutions, including the ePro 7 EV charger and EcoGen 200 Hot Water Heat Pump.
UPOWA has been named a finalist in the Tech for Good (Sustainability) category at the Business Magazine South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the company’s in-house innovation, ESG-driven delivery model, and the role it’s playing in scaling clean technology and accelerating the UK’s transition to net-zero housing.
The Tech for Good (Sustainability) award celebrates companies that are integrating sustainability and ESG into their business model, showcasing technology that minimises environmental impact.
UPOWA’s entry focused on its suite of in-house innovations, including the ePro 7 EV charger and EcoGen 200 Hot Water Heat Pump, and its scalable delivery model that supports housebuilders across the UK in achieving sustainable goals at pace.
We’re honoured to be recognised alongside other pioneering organisations driving meaningful change through innovation.
Driving innovation and impact at scale
Over the past 18 months, we’ve:
Developed in-house clean tech solutions, including the ePro 7 EV charger and EcoGen 200 Hot Water Heat Pump, designed specifically for new build housing.
Partnered with Octopus Energy to accelerate the roll-out of Zero Bills homes, helping housebuilders deliver energy-efficient homes with no household energy bills.
Supported major housebuilders nationwide with scalable solar PV and battery storage systems, simplifying compliance with Part L and preparing for the Future Homes Standard 2027 solar mandate.
Delivered at scale with a national operational footprint, an expanding team, and a streamlined delivery model, we’ve installed tens of thousands of solar panels across the UK.
Enabled ESG impact by helping clients meet sustainability targets, reduce carbon footprints, and integrate renewable energy into housing at scale.
Shaping the future of sustainable housing
Our innovation is about more than technology, it’s about creating lasting partnerships, future-proofing homes, and enabling the industry to transition to net zero. By investing in product development, training, and delivery systems, we’re helping clients simplify sustainability and meet the rapidly growing demand for renewable energy solutions.
“This shortlisting recognises how our in-house innovations are enabling scalable impact. From helping housebuilders prepare for the Future Homes Standard and Solar Mandate to accelerating the roll-out of Zero Bills homes with Octopus Energy.
It’s another milestone moment for UPOWA, our clients, and the wider Brickability Group as we continue shaping the future of sustainable housing.”
Powering Change: Scaling clean tech to net zero
This recognition reflects UPOWA’s role as a trusted partner for housebuilders and developers, combining technical innovation with national delivery capability. As the housing industry accelerates toward net zero, we’re ready to meet rising demand with clean tech built in-house, ESG-led delivery, and a proven record of impact.
The winners of the South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards 2025 will be announced at a ceremony later this year at the Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl.
Until then, we’d like to thank our team, clients, and partners who continue to make these milestones possible. Together, we’re powering the future of sustainable housing and clean energy, safely, sustainably, and at scale.