Insight Energy Renewables has been named the winner of the Rising Star of the Year award, sponsored by Birketts, at the EADT Business Awards 2023.

Based in Woolverstone, Ipswich, Insight Energy Renewables is an expert supplier and installer of electric vehicle charge points, battery storage and solar panels for homes and businesses across East Anglia.

As the company is product agnostic, it is able to offer a bespoke service advising on, and facilitating, green energy solutions for customers.

From the initial consultation to the installation, followed by the excellent after sales service and support, Insight Energy aims to inspire customer confidence at every stage. 

This is backed up by excellent customer review scores and the key relationships it has formed with local businesses such as Marriot Motor Group and Proveeda and national electric vehicle charge point suppliers.

The judges were impressed by what Insight Energy has achieved in such a short space of time. 

They said that “fast-paced growth in the two years since starting has clearly not affected customer satisfaction from the customer review scores”, and they commended the business’ “commitment to training”, including hiring apprentices, and its mantra of ‘putting people first’.

Gary Gibson, technical director of Insight Energy Renewables, said that this award is “about recognition for our team”. 

“They’ve put in a lot of effort over the last few years and it’s been difficult, but very rewarding, and we’re very proud to be here tonight.”

Finance director Lucinda Day was asked if she had any advice for future entrants.

“Just keep going at it,” she said. “It’s tough, there’s challenges everywhere you turn, but the rewards are there so don’t give up!”

About the sponsor

Birketts is a full service UK top 50 law firm. With more than 500 legal professionals based in East Anglia, Kent and London, the firm advises businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally.

With a strong sector focus, Birketts’ business is divided into four disciplines: corporate services (banking and finance, corporate and commercial, data protection, employment, immigration, and tax); litigation and dispute resolution (including IP); private client advisory; and property.

Birketts has a reputation for providing high quality legal and client services with a personal touch and works with its colleagues and clients to help them achieve their next level.

For more information, please visit birketts.co.uk

The finalists

Quay Street Collective

Quay Street Collective is a hair salon in Woodbridge that opened in 2020. It promotes wellness and sustainability by using ecofriendly products, minimising waste and utilising energy efficient equipment.

The judges said that the business’ sustainable focus “gives a clear line of differentiation for the salon”, and added that “it was also clear that clientele extended further than those who shared the same principles”.

Satsuma Group

Satsuma Group in Wherstead, Ipswich, is a creative agency that was founded by Ellen Widdup, a single parent to three children, who formed Satsuma with the intention of utilising the talented workforce that do not fit the typical nine to five.

The judges said “Ellen has clearly spotted a gap in the market to onboard great talent who struggle to maintain a more traditional model of working”.

Sunrise Studios

Sunrise Studios in Lowestoft provides media production services for local organisations and is operated by young people for young people, with all profits reinvested to provide creative opportunities for under 25s.

The judges praised founder Joshua Freemantle’s “inspirational ambition for his initiative”. They said that “there is a real clarity of vision, a focussed purpose and a clear plan to achieve it.”

To find out more about all of the winners, please click here.

For more on the EADT Business Awards, please visit the website.