International quality mark puts greentech ahead of the field

A specialist in the design, construction and management of photovoltaic solar projects, has achieved IMS accreditation – and accepted industry standard.

This, it said, gives customers reassurance that its solar farms meet the highest international standards for quality, health and safety and environmental management.

greentech UK, based in Milton Keynes, was awarded the accreditation recently after successfully passing an independent audit for the provision of PV solar development, operations and maintenance. IMS certification is awarded to companies which implement two, or more, ISO standards together in a single framework that everyone in the company can work from.

It achieved ISO 14001-2015 and ISO 45001-2018 standards as part of its accreditation and managing director, Yaw Ofori, said this demonstrated the company’s dedication and drive to grow the commercial solar industry in the UK in a sustainable way.

“The solar industry is growing very quickly as demand for renewable energy generation increases,” said Mr Ofori. “There are a lot of newcomers to the market and it can be difficult for farmers to know who to trust with their development.

"As one of just a few solar developers with IMS accreditation, we can give customers confidence that we are compliant with international standards for quality and this differentiates our offer from the rest of the field.

“Ultimately, when a farmer leases their land for a solar development, they want to know the project is going to run smoothly and it provides the benefits for them and the environment that is promised at the outset. IMS accreditation allows us to do that, with a quality mark that runs right through from our development and operational processes to our maintenance service which is available for the life cycle of a solar farm – typically 40 years.”

The company is part of one of Europe’s largest independent PV specialists, operating in 10 countries, but the operation in the UK is the first in the group to achieve this international accreditation.