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Solarsense announced as finalist for South West Business of the Year Award
Solarsense, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious South West Business of the Year Awards 2024. Short-listed in the sustainability category, this recognition highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to quality, sustainability, innovation, and its positive impact on the region’s environmental footprint.
The South West Business of the Year Awards, known for celebrating business excellence across the region, selected Solarsense for its remarkable contributions to the clean energy sector. The company has played a pivotal role in helping its clients transition to cleaner energy sources, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting energy efficiency.
Founded over two decades ago, Solarsense has grown into one of the UK’s most trusted renewable energy companies. The employee-owned B Corporation, specialises in solar PV, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies including solar carports. The company has recently hit a key milestone by completing 20,000 renewable energy installations. In the past 12 months alone, Solarsense has installed more than 24,350 solar panels for clients such as The Crown Estate, Brothers Cider and Museum of London.
As a certified B Corp, Solarsense is part of a global community of businesses that meet the highest standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. They are also legally committed to bringing benefit not just to their shareholders, but all business stakeholders including their staff, customers, communities, and the environment.
Managing Director, Stephen Barrett, expressed his pride in the recognition, stating, “Being named a finalist is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team. Our mission has always been to provide high-quality renewable energy solutions that not only benefit our clients but also have a lasting positive impact on the environment. We’re honoured to be recognised for our efforts.”
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