Please find attached a news release and images about Exeter renewable energy specialist SunGift Solar, which has two major achievements to celebrate today after being selected as a finalist in two separate ‘Installer of the Year’ awards - the SW Green Energy Awards and the national Solar Power Portal Awards.
 
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RELEASE DATE: 19 September 2014 

Exeter’s SunGift shortlisted for two major ‘Installer of the Year’ awards

Renewable energy specialist shortlisted for national Solar Power award and South West Green Energy Award

Devon renewable energy specialist SunGift Solar has two major achievements to celebrate today after being selected as a finalist in two separate prestigious ‘Installer of the Year’ awards.

The Exeter company – which has designed and installed systems for organisations including the Met Office and Darts Farm – was selected by judges of both the nationally acclaimed Solar Power Portal Awards and the South West Green Energy Awards.

It’s the first time that the company has been recognised by the national judges and the sixth time that they have been shortlisted for the regional accolade.

“This is wonderful news,” said Ellen Rodger, director of SunGift Energy, based on Christow Road in Marsh Barton, Exeter.  “The team has worked extremely hard again this year, so it’s great to be recognised for the high quality of service we provide.  It’s also reassuring to know that we’ve once again made the finals of the Green Energy Awards – making us the only organisation in the region to be shortlisted for an award six years in a row.”

SunGift impressed judges in the preliminary rounds with their string of high profile installations for organisations such as Gregory Distribution, Exeter City Council and Plymouth Energy Community.  Judges were also won over by their leading-edge technologies and a raft of customer endorsements on the YouGen website, which cites SunGift as the most recommended ‘Five Star’ installer in the UK.

“We design bespoke systems for all of our customers – whether they’re a homeowner with a small amount of space or a business with huge roof – and ensure that everything is completed to the highest standard.  It’s extremely satisfying to be recognised for this.”

More than 100 entries were received for the awards, and SunGift is now providing additional shortlist information, which will be judged by an expert panel of judges including Lord Robin Teverson.  The final glittering awards ceremony takes place on 25 November at the assembly Rooms in Bath.

Merlin Hyman, chief executive of Regen SW, said: “With so many fantastic nominations the judges will have a difficult task in selecting the winners. What stands out from this year’s shortlist is that the south west continues to lead the development of renewables, delivering innovation both in products and also in new collaborative development models with local communities.”

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About SunGift Energy

SunGift Energy is a renewable energy specialist that offers a personal design service and tailored systems to meet its customers’ exact requirements.  It fits a whole range of renewable energy technologies – from solar panels and heat pumps to biomass boilers and small wind turbines.

Formed in 2005 by owner Gabriel Wondrausch, the friendly Exeter-based company employs 30 members of staff, and was one of the first installers in Devon to be accredited to the government’s Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS). SunGift has completed more than 1,500 renewable energy projects and 1is acclaimed by the industry, winning the 2011 and 2009 South West Green Energy Award for Renewable Energy Installer or Supplier of the Year, and finishing runner up in the same category in 2010 and 2012. SunGift is also the top ranked installer in the UK, on the independent website www.yougen.co.uk, which ranks companies based on customer feedback.

Using the highest-quality systems is an important part of SunGift Energy philosophy, and it constantly strives to use the latest, cutting-edge equipment, combined with the highest standards of workmanship.

For further information contact SunGift Energy on 01392 213912, or visit www.sungiftsolar.co.uk.

Press contact

For further information, photos, or to interview Ellen Rodger, contact James Reddy on 07967 835947, james@jamesreddy.co.uk