Whiteley’s UPOWA announces Barratt Developments partnership

Whiteley-based renewable energy products delivery partner UPOWA has been named as Barratt Developments’ solar PV supplier for the next three years.

The partnership will see UPOWA helping eight Barratt and David Wilson Homes divisions with their transition to Part L and Future Homes Standards, which come into force in June.

The UPOWA team will manage the design, product supply, installation and maintenance of solar PV systems, supplying its Inline Solar system where there is need for roof-integrated solar panels.

James Bull, Managing Director at UPOWA, said: “We are proud to get this deal over the line and become one of Barratt Developments’ trusted solar PV suppliers. With a track-record of delivering first-class solar PV installations for several of its divisions over the last ten years, this new partnership confirms their trust in our specialist solar product and service.

“We look forward to helping Barratt and David Wilson Homes to create high-quality sustainable homes that will save homeowners energy, reduce emissions, and combat rising energy prices.” 

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Currently, around 10% of the 180,000 new homes built in England have solar PV installed. But it’s estimated that this figure will rise rapidly to as much as 80% as the new Part L and the Future Homes Standards come into force from June this year.

Bukky Bird, Group Sustainability Director at Barratt Developments, said: “We aim to be the country’s leading national sustainable housebuilder, and securing long term partnerships with our PV suppliers is an important part of that.

“This new three year agreement with UPOWA will help our customers to reduce their energy use and to save money.”

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