Energy, Oil & Gas Magazine Issue 224 Jan 2025 | Page 147

_________________________________________________________________________________________________ Solarsense
UK
Aside from the products , we also take as many metrics as we can to make sure all areas are as efficient and low impact as possible
was new to me . It was one of the things that attracted me to the company having come from a business owned by venture capital . All of the employees having a share of the business means we all have a vested interest in making sure the company is successful because every year we get a share of those profits . It creates a great working environment because people are effectively working for themselves with the benefits that come from having a PAYE salary .”
Growth phase
Being a renewable energy company , Solarsense ’ s commitment to sustainability is obvious , but this commitment goes much further than just the product and services it provides . Ashley outlines some of the company ’ s sustainability initiatives : “ Aside from the products , we also take as many metrics as we can to make sure all areas are as efficient and low impact as possible . For example , all our cars are electric . We do have an electric van as well but unfortunately the model is not yet suitable for a full roll-out as with a load their range drops to only 70 miles . We are also receiving certification as an ISO 14001 company which ensures high standards in terms of environmental impact . On top of this , we make sure we recycle our waste , bringing back cardboard for recycling , and working with partners who can recycle the PV panels . PV panels go through a journey which almost doubles their power every five years . Where viable , we ’ re now removing panels
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