The SolarSense story
We have seen the industry develop and are proud to have played a key role in driving forward the uptake of clean energy solutions throughout the UK.
1995
First SolarSense office set up by Stephen Barrett, Managing Director
SolarSense install first solar thermal system for homeowner
SolarSense install first solar thermal system for homeowner
2000
SolarSense UK Limited is formed
Richard Simon joins SolarSense as Technical Director
Larger premises secured in Long Ashton, North Somerset to accommodate company growth
Richard Simon joins SolarSense as Technical Director
Larger premises secured in Long Ashton, North Somerset to accommodate company growth
2005
Solarsense visit Uganda on first charity project
SolarSense install the UK’s first photovoltaic system under the Energy Saving Trust’s Grant Scheme
SolarSense install the UK’s first PV tracker system on an off-grid farm in Castle Cary, Somerset.
SolarSense install the UK’s first photovoltaic system under the Energy Saving Trust’s Grant Scheme
SolarSense install the UK’s first PV tracker system on an off-grid farm in Castle Cary, Somerset.
2008
First Government renewable energy incentive introduced
SolarSense visit Senegal on second charity project to install remote clinic lighting for 10 villages
SolarSense visit Senegal on second charity project to install remote clinic lighting for 10 villages
2010
Larger premises secured in Backwell, North Somerset
Solarsense install the UK’s largest privately owned PV system – Worthy Farm, Glastonbury
SolarSense visit India on third charity project to install solar PV system and lighting for Bishop Bexel Orphanage
Solarsense install the UK’s largest privately owned PV system – Worthy Farm, Glastonbury
SolarSense visit India on third charity project to install solar PV system and lighting for Bishop Bexel Orphanage
2011
SolarSense win ‘Company of the Year’ at the British Renewable Energy Awards
SolarSense install the first zero-carbon school in Europe – Montgomery School, Exeter
SolarSense visit Ethiopia to install a solar powered vaccination fridge at Beso Medical Centre
SolarSense install the first zero-carbon school in Europe – Montgomery School, Exeter
SolarSense visit Ethiopia to install a solar powered vaccination fridge at Beso Medical Centre
2012
SolarSense acquire 5 acre site adjacent to offices creating the SolarSense Technology Park
North Somerset Bees swarm to SolarSense Technology Park as part of their wider biodiversity aim
North Somerset Bees swarm to SolarSense Technology Park as part of their wider biodiversity aim
2014
SolarSense install the UK’s largest local authority rooftop PV system – North Acre Resource Recovery Centre
SolarSense awarded £59k grant for Zero Carbon Office & Training Centre
SolarSense win ‘Installer of the Year’ at the Regen South West Awards
SolarSense awarded £59k grant for Zero Carbon Office & Training Centre
SolarSense win ‘Installer of the Year’ at the Regen South West Awards
2015
SolarSense celebrates 20 Years in operation and surpasses 10,000+ installations milestone
SolarSense reconfigure senior management team to support large-scale commercial solar PV sector
SolarSense win four awards throughout the year, including; ‘Green Business of the Year’ and ‘Best UK Project’
SolarSense reconfigure senior management team to support large-scale commercial solar PV sector
SolarSense win four awards throughout the year, including; ‘Green Business of the Year’ and ‘Best UK Project’
2016
Stephen Barrett wins ‘Environmental Hero’ Award at the Bristol Business Awards
SolarSense install first MW roof-mounted solar PV system
Sir Ed Davey officially opens Ham Lane Solar Park, Bristol’s second community-owned solar park
SolarSense visit Madagascar to install solar PV for the local community and Bristol Zoological Society’s research centre
SolarSense install first MW roof-mounted solar PV system
Sir Ed Davey officially opens Ham Lane Solar Park, Bristol’s second community-owned solar park
SolarSense visit Madagascar to install solar PV for the local community and Bristol Zoological Society’s research centre
2017
SolarSense move into new Zero Carbon Office
Printwaste project wins Environmental Award at the National BSIA Security Business Awards
SolarSense obtain Tesla Powerwall certification and install first home battery system
Printwaste project wins Environmental Award at the National BSIA Security Business Awards
SolarSense obtain Tesla Powerwall certification and install first home battery system
2018
SolarSense form strategic partnership with Giulio Barbieri to drive growth in UK solar carport sector
SolarSense win ‘Solar PV Installer of the Year’ award at the Energy Efficiency Awards
SolarSense win ‘Solar PV Installer of the Year’ award at the Energy Efficiency Awards
2019
SolarSense win Environmental Business of the Year at the Bristol Business Awards.
SolarSense install their first fully integrated solar slate installation for Pilton Methodist Church, in Somerset.
SolarSense complete their charity project for The Brightwell (West of England MS Therapy Charity).
SolarSense install their first fully integrated solar slate installation for Pilton Methodist Church, in Somerset.
SolarSense complete their charity project for The Brightwell (West of England MS Therapy Charity).
2020
SolarSense celebrates 25 years in operation.
SolarSense install their first full Passivhaus eco home, comprised of a solar PV system, Tesla Powerwall and air source heat pump.
SolarSense short-listed for Solar & Storage Project of the Year at the industries leading awards.
SolarSense install their first full Passivhaus eco home, comprised of a solar PV system, Tesla Powerwall and air source heat pump.
SolarSense short-listed for Solar & Storage Project of the Year at the industries leading awards.
2021
Avon Fire & Rescue Service Project selected by Cabinet Office ahead of the COP26 United Nations Climate Change conference.
SolarSense named Industry Game Changer at the Regen Industry Awards.
SolarSense named Industry Game Changer at the Regen Industry Awards.
2022
SolarSense win three industry awards including best UK clean energy project.
SolarSense named UK Renewable Energy Contractor of the Year for a third time in less than 5 years.
SolarSense move to larger office to support rapid business growth.
SolarSense partner with Rainforest Concern to protect rare rainforest habitat in the Tropical Andes.
SolarSense named UK Renewable Energy Contractor of the Year for a third time in less than 5 years.
SolarSense move to larger office to support rapid business growth.
SolarSense partner with Rainforest Concern to protect rare rainforest habitat in the Tropical Andes.
2023
SolarSense install solar PV system for iconic Swansea Arena
SolarSense launch Power To Your Business Webinar series to aid businesses in the transition to net zero
SolarSense launch Power To Your Business Webinar series to aid businesses in the transition to net zero
2024
SolarSense gains B Corp Certification, placing in the top 3% in the UK
SolarSense provides solar PV system for South Wests largest concert venue
SolarSense achieve ISO 9001 accreditation, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems
SolarSense provides solar PV system for South Wests largest concert venue
SolarSense achieve ISO 9001 accreditation, a globally recognised standard for quality management systems