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UPOWA secures 3-year solar PV supply agreement with Barratt Developments

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.

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UPOWA achieves ISO 9001 & ISO 45001 certifications

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.

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UPOWA become Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold Members

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’.

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UPOWA talks all things solar and renewable energy on Barratt Homes sustainability podcast

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.

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UPOWA partners with Barratt Homes to bring eco-friendly homes to Dorset

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.

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