Entries will open on Monday 13th April. The entry deadline is Friday 5th June


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Rising Star Award

The energy transition has created a wave of job vacancies across multiple markets, yet the industry continues to face a major skills shortage. As the sector evolves rapidly, it is vital to attract and nurture young talent, encouraging interest in STEM subjects and showcasing the diverse and exciting career opportunities within the renewable energy industry.

Young talent plays a crucial role in driving innovation, ensuring companies remain competitive, and helping the sector meet ambitious climate targets.

The Rising Star Award highlights exceptional young professionals within the energy industry who are already making a significant impact in their early careers. This award seeks to celebrate creativity, innovation, and leadership among the next generation of industry professionals and to provide a platform for recognition and future collaboration.

Eligibility:

  • Open to individuals with less than five years of experience in the energy industry.
  • Nominations may be submitted directly by the individual or by a colleague, manager, or mentor.


Entries will be judged on innovation, leadership potential, technical excellence, collaborative skills, and their overall contribution to advancing the UK’s clean energy transition.

Please refer to the entry criteria.
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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing the individual, including an explanation of the results achieved:

  1. Candidate’s Name and Role – Briefly explain why they are being nominated.
  2. Best-in-Class Activity – How does the candidate exemplify best practice and innovation in their field? Highlight any originality or personal milestones on their path to becoming a leader in the clean energy transition.
  3. Advancing the Clean Energy Transition – Describe how the candidate’s work has contributed to advancing renewable energy or tackling specific challenges in the sustainable energy sector.
  4. Wider Impact – Outline how the candidate’s contributions have positively impacted their organisation, the broader energy industry, and how external stakeholders perceive their organisation.
  5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Relationships – Detail how the candidate has successfully built and maintained relationships with colleagues, external partners, and key stakeholders.
  6. Personal Effectiveness – Provide examples of how the candidate has demonstrated creativity, resilience, professionalism, and problem-solving abilities in their work, including any notable challenges they have overcome.

Up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

NEW: Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award

To be eligible for this award, initiatives must have been launched, implemented, or significantly advanced by 27th May 2026.

Ongoing programmes are eligible, provided there is clear evidence of measurable progress, impact, or development within the qualifying period. Eligibility will ultimately be at the judging panel’s discretion. Nominations are open to organisations, projects, partnerships, or programmes that demonstrate a clear commitment to sustainability within the solar and storage sector. This may include initiatives such as carbon reduction programmes, circular economy approaches, responsible sourcing, or biodiversity and environmental protection efforts.

Entries will be judged on environmental impact, innovation in approach, scalability, and the initiative’s contribution to advancing sustainability across the industry in the UK. Please refer to the entry criteria.
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Sustainability Initiative of the Year – Criteria A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • The initiative – its purpose, scope, and how it is implemented Key environmental and/or social benefits, including measurable outcomes where possible
  • A brief explanation of what makes the initiative impactful or forward-thinking
  • How it contributes to improving sustainability within the solar and storage sector
  • How it differs from or improves upon standard industry practices
  • Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.
  • Acceptable forms of evidence include impact data, carbon reduction metrics, case studies, video content, and press coverage.

The Lucy Aitchison Women In Energy Award

The Lucy Aitchison Women in Energy Award recognises and celebrates an outstanding woman in the energy sector who has helped to drive the energy transition and empowered the move towards a more flexible and sustainable energy system of the future.

This award aims to promote the participation and advancement of women in leadership across the energy sector, drive the gender mainstreaming agenda, and support equality and equal opportunities within the industry.

We invite industry professionals to submit nominations for inspirational women who are making a lasting impact on the sector.

Entries will be judged on leadership, innovation, advocacy for gender equality, industry impact, and contribution to the clean energy transition.

Please refer to the entry criteria.

About Lucy Aitchison

Lucy Aitchison was a pioneering figure in the UK's renewable energy sector and a co-founder of Photon Energy, a company specialising in solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems. Established in 2006 alongside Jonathan Bates, Michael Holmes, and Rolf Oldach, Photon Energy has grown to become one of the UK's leading independent installers of solar PV systems. With a degree in Electrical Engineering, Lucy began her career at BP Solar in 1998 and dedicated 25 years to the solar industry. At Photon Energy, she served as Engineering Director, leading the engineering team and overseeing the design and delivery of numerous renewable energy projects . Her contributions were posthumously recognized when she was honoured with the Women in Energy Award at the Solar & Storage Live Awards, acknowledging her commitment and impact in the field . Lucy Aitchison is remembered not only for her technical expertise but also for her unwavering dedication to environmental sustainability and her inspirational leadership within the renewable energy community.
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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  1. Nominee name - briefly explain why they are being nominated.
  2. Provide a listing of key professional accomplishments and career highlights.
  3. Demonstrate how they actively contribute to both the energy industry and their local community.
  4. Confirm how many years they have worked in the energy industry.
  5. Describe how they have supported the development of other women, advanced the gender mainstreaming agenda, and promoted equality and equal opportunities within the sector.
  6. Highlight the specific contributions they have made and the markets, technologies, or projects they have worked on. Provide evidence of their respect and cooperation with industry peers.
  7. Summarise why you believe this candidate should be recognised as a leader and role model within the energy sector.

Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

Lifetime Achievement Award

The Lifetime Achievement Award is one of the most anticipated honours of the evening. This prestigious award recognises an individual whose career has been defined by an exceptional and sustained contribution to advancing the renewable energy and clean technology sector.

The award looks beyond the accomplishments of the past 12 months, instead celebrating a lifetime of dedication, highlighting someone who has consistently gone above and beyond in pursuit of a greener, more sustainable economy.

Entries will be judged on the depth and breadth of their career impact, lasting legacy, leadership, and influence in driving forward the UK’s renewable energy transition.

Please refer to the entry criteria.

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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  1. Candidate’s Name and Current/Most Recent Role
  2. Career Overview – A summary of the candidate’s career, highlighting key roles, achievements, and milestones in solar, storage, EV infrastructure, or the broader clean energy sector.
  3. Pioneering Contributions – Details of how the candidate has played a pivotal role in shaping the UK’s renewable energy industry, driving innovation, policy change, or technological advancement.
  4. Industry Leadership – Evidence of how the candidate has inspired, mentored, or influenced others in the sector and helped to develop the next generation of industry leaders.
  5. Lasting Impact – A description of the candidate’s legacy and enduring impact on the UK’s transition to a cleaner, greener economy.
  6. Recognition and Respect – Testimonials or supporting evidence that demonstrate the candidate’s reputation, respect, and influence within the industry.
  7. Why They Deserve This Award – A compelling statement explaining why this individual’s contribution stands out as truly extraordinary.


Please also include: Up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

EV Infrastructure Project of the Year Award

Poor infrastructure and grid constraints remain significant obstacles to the mass adoption of EVs in the UK.

This award recognises projects that have taken a fresh and innovative approach to overcoming these challenges through the use of technology, partnerships, services, and/or business models to deploy EV charging infrastructure that supports the transition to widespread EV adoption.

To be eligible for this award, projects must have been completed by 27th May 2025.

Entries will be judged on technical excellence, innovation, replicability, and contribution to accelerating the rollout of EV infrastructure in the UK.

Please refer to the entry criteria.
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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • Project location and date of completion system size (number and type of chargers, total capacity in kW)
  • Details of the equipment used, including charging technologies, energy management systems, and any supporting renewable or storage elements
  • Overview of the business model and/or revenue stack used to support the project’s deployment (if applicable)
  • Key project objectives, challenges, and outcomes
  • Innovative approaches to addressing grid constraints, improving accessibility, or enhancing user experience
  • Any partnerships that contributed to the project’s success
  • Client or stakeholder testimonials outlining the project’s impact 

Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

The Alan Clark Award for Local/Community Energy

In memory of Alan Clark, this award recognises projects that have delivered meaningful social benefit to local communities through the deployment of solar, storage, EV infrastructure, or a combination of these technologies.

To be eligible, projects must have been completed by 27th May 2026.

Nominations are open to local authorities, community energy groups, and other community-focused organisations, and all entries should emphasise the positive social, environmental, and economic impact on the local community.

Entries will be judged on the scale of positive community impact, innovation, replicability, and contribution to advancing local and community energy in the UK.

Please refer to the entry criteria.

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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • Project location and date of completion
  • System size (kW)
  • Details of equipment used (including solar panels, inverters, batteries, EV charge points, and other key components)
  • Overview of the project’s aims and the challenges overcome
  • Description of how the project benefits the local community, including social, environmental, and economic outcomes
  • Details of community involvement and engagement throughout the project’s lifecycle
  • Any innovative approaches to funding, delivery, or technology use
  • Community or stakeholder testimonials highlighting the project’s impact

Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

Residential Project of the Year Award

To be eligible for this award, projects must have been completed by 27th May 2026. This category is open to solar-only, storage-only, or combined solar and storage installations.

All entries must be submitted jointly by the installer/contractor and the client, demonstrating a collaborative approach and ensuring the client’s perspective is included.

Entries will be judged on technical excellence, innovation, customer satisfaction, and contribution to advancing residential solar and storage in the UK.

Please refer to the entry criteria.
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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • Project location and date of completion
  • System size (kW)
  • Details of equipment used (including panels, inverters, batteries, and other key components)
  • Overview of the business model and/or revenue stack used to support the project’s deployment (if applicable)
  • Key project objectives, challenges, and outcomes
  • Any innovations, special features, or notable aspects of the project
  • Client testimonial or statement outlining their experience and the project’s impact

Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

Commercial Project of the Year Award

To be eligible for this award, projects must have been completed by 27th May 2026.

This category is open to solar-only, storage-only, or combined solar and storage installations in commercial settings.

All entries must be submitted jointly by the installer/contractor and the client, ensuring the client’s perspective and experience are fully represented.

Entries will be judged on technical excellence, innovation, client satisfaction, and contribution to advancing solar and storage adoption in the commercial sector in the UK.

Please refer to the entry criteria.
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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • Project location and date of completion
  • System size (kW)
  • Details of equipment used (including panels, inverters, batteries, and other key components)
  • Overview of the business model and/or revenue stack used to support the project’s deployment (if applicable)
  • Key project objectives, challenges, and outcomes
  • Any innovations, special features, or notable aspects of the project
  • Client testimonial or statement outlining their experience and the project’s impact

Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

Utility - Scale Project of the Year Award

To be eligible for this award, projects must have been completed by 27th May 2026.

This category is open to solar-only, storage-only, or combined solar and storage installations at utility scale.

All entries must be submitted jointly by the project developer/installer/contractor and the client or asset owner, ensuring the client’s perspective and project outcomes are fully represented.

Entries will be judged on technical excellence, innovation, environmental and economic impact, and contribution to the growth of the UK’s utility-scale solar and storage sector.

Please refer to the entry criteria.

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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • Project location and date of completion
  • System size (MW)
  • Details of equipment used (including panels, inverters, batteries, and other key components)
  • Overview of the business model and/or revenue stack used to support the project’s deployment (if applicable)
  • Key project objectives, challenges, and outcomes
  • Any innovations, special features, or notable aspects of the project
  • Client or asset owner testimonial or statement outlining their experience and the project’s impact

Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

Innovation Award

To be eligible for this award, products must have been released by 27th May 2026.

New versions or upgrades of existing products are eligible, however, there must be a clearly quantifiable difference between the new version and previous versions, which must be clearly stated in the nomination. Eligibility will ultimately be at the judging panel’s discretion.

Nominations are open to solar-only products, storage-only products, or products that combine solar and storage technologies.

Entries will be judged on originality, technical innovation, market impact, and the potential to advance the solar and storage sector in the UK.

Please refer to the entry criteria.
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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • Product application – how and where the product is used
  • Key benefits for installers and/or contractors
  • A brief explanation of why the product is particularly innovative
  • How it differs from alternative solutions in the market

Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial. Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

Operations and Management Award

This award celebrates the successes and innovations of both primary and sub-contractors who operate and manage the UK’s solar, storage, and EV assets, either individually or as combined systems.

Entries are welcome from companies involved in:

  • Land or technology management
  • Use of technology to enhance performance and efficiency
  • Performance monitoring and reporting
  • Other technical services that contribute to keeping assets operating at optimal levels.

Entries will be judged on technical excellence, innovation, customer satisfaction, and contribution to ensuring the long-term success and performance of solar, storage, and EV assets in the UK.

Please refer to the entry criteria.

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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • Details of the services provided – including technologies, processes, and any innovations introduced
  • An overview of the portfolio under contract – including the number and type of assets managed
  • Examples of key projects, successes, or challenges overcome
  • Testimonials from clients and/or customers – demonstrating the value and quality of your services

Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

Contractor of the Year Award

Exemplary best practice, outstanding customer service and a trail of brilliant, completed projects are just a few of the traits our judging panel looks for in winners of our Contractor of the Year award.

This entry can be submitted by the company itself or by a third party. Entries should include details of completed works, testimonials from clients and customers, and a summary of what sets them apart from their competitors. Third parties may also nominate a contractor.

Please refer to the entry criteria.

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Unless otherwise stated, to complete the online entry form, you will need:

  • The name of the project, product, or service being entered.
  • A summary (maximum 750 words) describing the project, product, or service, including an explanation of the results achieved.
  • Up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.
  • Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.

Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year Award

This award recognises the wholesaler or distributor that has provided the most effective support to the UK solar and storage market over the past 12 months ( 27th May 2025 - 27 May 2026)

Judges will be looking for exceptional product offering, customer service, technical expertise, and overall contribution to supporting the sector’s growth.

Entries will be judged based on the quality and breadth of services offered, customer feedback, innovation in service delivery, and overall contribution to advancing the UK solar and storage industry.

Please refer to the entry criteria.

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A summary (maximum 750 words) describing:

  • Product range supplied – can include solar, storage, EV charging, and complementary technologies
  • Delivery options and typical delivery timeframes
  • Product technical support provided to customers
  • Training offered to staff and customers – including any workshops, webinars, or certification programmes
  • Design services available to customers – including system sizing, layout advice, or bespoke solutions
  • Client and installer testimonials – please collect and submit these as supporting documents, demonstrating the value you provide to those using your services


Please include up to three pieces of supporting evidence, with at least one testimonial.

Acceptable forms of evidence include performance data, financial results, video content, and press coverage.