The Solar & Storage Live Awards return this year to celebrate the innovation, excellence and progress driving the renewable energy transition.

Taking place on 23 September 2025 at The Vox, Birmingham, the ceremony will recognise the very best individuals, companies, and projects making a tangible impact in the solar and storage space.

With record-breaking numbers of nominations submitted, competition was fierce. This year’s shortlist highlights not just technical ingenuity but also deep-rooted commitment to sustainability, community benefit, and policy innovation.

Each category has been judged by a panel of independent experts, with the final shortlist showcasing the industry’s most forward-thinking, socially conscious, and technically impressive entries across 13 diverse categories.

Shortlist categories

  • Contractor of the Year
  • Commercial Project of the Year
  • Diversity & Inclusivity Impact Award
  • EV Infrastructure Project of the Year
  • The Lucy Aitchison Women in Energy Award
  • Innovation Award
  • Operations and Management Award
  • Residential Project of the Year
  • Rising Star Award
  • Alan Clark Award for Local/Community Energy
  • Utility-Scale Project of the Year
  • Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

The full 2025 shortlist of nominees can be found here.

Book your table

Celebrate the achievements of your peers and network with the industry’s best at the Solar & Storage Live Awards – held in tandem with the UK’s leading solar and storage event, Solar & Storage Live.

Tables are selling quickly; make sure to secure your place now to avoid missing out on this industry-defining event.

An unforgettable evening

The 2025 Solar & Storage Live Awards promise an unforgettable evening and are made possible by our sponsors. Their support ensures we can continue to spotlight the people and projects transforming the energy landscape.

  • Trina Solar – Headline Sponsor
  • Jinko Solar – Awards Drinks Sponsorship
  • Rexel – Contractor of the Year Sponsor
  • EcoFlow – Residential Project of the Year Sponsor
  • GivEnergy – Wholesaler/Distributor of the Year Sponsor
  • GoodWe – Rising Star Award Sponsor
  • InstaGroup – Commercial Project of the Year Award Sponsor
  • Segen – Innovation Award Sponsor
  • Solaraid – Charity Partner

Whether you’re shortlisted, supporting colleagues, or simply celebrating industry progress, join us at The Vox on 23 September to raise a glass to the future of clean energy.


Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham is on the horizon, so don’t miss out on your free ticket to the UK’s largest solar and storage show. Or, find a Solar & Storage Live event near you.