Solar PV & battery delivery for social housing.

UPOWA provides end-to-end design, installation, and delivery of solar PV and battery storage retrofit programmes for local authorities and housing associations.

 
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Supporting local authorities and housing associations with large-scale solar and battery retrofit programmes.

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We are powering the future of sustainable social housing.

 

Local authorities and housing associations are under increasing pressure to improve the energy performance of existing homes, reduce carbon emissions and support residents with rising energy costs.

UPOWA helps social landlords and retrofit partners turn those ambitions into deliverable solar and battery retrofit programmes that drive decarbonisation across their portfolios.

With more than 18 years of solar industry experience and over 40,000 solar PV installations delivered across the UK, we provide a fully managed service covering technical surveys, system design, DNO applications, installation, commissioning, certification, quality assurance and resident handover.

From individual occupied homes to multi-occupancy properties and large-scale housing portfolios, our specialist teams deliver safely and efficiently, with minimal disruption to residents.

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A proven specialist for councils and housing providers, delivering solutions that make homes more energy efficient and cheaper to run.

1500+ 

retrofit solar PV systems installed to date

18+ 

years renewable energy delivery experience

5MWp

PV capacity across occupied social properties

3500+ 

tonnes of CO2 emissions reduced per year

90+ 

retrofit solar PV projects completed to date

1800+

 kWh of battery storage capacity installed to date

Why choose UPOWA for your social housing solar & battery programmes?

  • With specialist expertise in solar PV and battery storage, we design and deliver systems tailored to individual properties, with a focus on safety, performance and long-term reliability.

  • Our experience spans new-build housing, social housing retrofit and public sector projects, giving us an understanding of the technical and operational requirements of residential programmes.

  • Our established operational processes and regional delivery capability enable us to support programmes across diverse housing portfolios, from individual properties to large-scale installations.

  • We understand the considerations of working in occupied homes. Our approach prioritises clear communication, considerate installation and a positive resident experience throughout the process.

  • Our ISO-certified management systems, in-house SHEQ expertise and structured quality assurance processes support safe, consistent and accountable programme delivery.

  • We support clients from survey and system design through to installation, commissioning, certification, resident handover and ongoing maintenance, providing continuity from planning through to long-term operation.

End-to-end solar battery retrofit delivery

  • Property surveys & feasibility

    Assessing roof suitability, orientation, shading, energy demand and system potential.

  • Solar PV & battery system design

    Property-specific designs optimised for generation, storage and performance.

  • DNO applications & compliance

    Managing grid connection requirements, notifications and technical documentation.

  • Programme management

    Coordinating surveys, installations, resident communications, scheduling and reporting.

  • Installation & commissioning

    Specialist installation teams delivering solar PV and battery systems safely and efficiently.

  • Quality assurance

    Digital QC processes, photographic evidence, desktop audits and on-site inspections.

  • Resident handover

    Clear documentation, system guidance and support to help residents understand their new technology.

  • Aftercare & support

    Technical support and servicing to help systems continue to perform throughout their operational life.

  • Support for your retrofit teams

    We can provide specialist CPD training, technical support and resident-facing materials for retrofit delivery teams.

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Resident-focused delivery. Putting residents first.

Solar and battery retrofit takes place in people's homes, making clear communication, careful coordination and consideration for residents essential. We work to keep residents informed, minimise disruption and provide the guidance they need to understand and use their new solar and battery systems.

Clear communication
Keeping residents informed about planned works, installation arrangements and what to expect.

Efficient installation
Coordinating site activities carefully to minimise disruption and respect residents' homes.

Simple handover
Providing clear handover information and practical guidance to help residents understand their systems.

 

Delivering retrofit programmes for councils & housing providers nationwide.

Discover how UPOWA delivers solar PV and battery storage retrofit programmes for councils and housing providers, helping improve home energy performance and support housing decarbonisation.

 
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Planning a solar & battery retrofit programme?

Talk to UPOWA about how our specialist solar PV and battery storage delivery capability can support your housing decarbonisation programme.