Clique Energy got their hands on the Environmental and Sustainability Award, sponsored by LocalIQ.

The family-owned business based on Bridge Street has been installing solar panels since 2014.

Tom Cush, managing director, said: "I'd rather Bolton Hospice won it's really difficult to win over them, but I'm really honoured."

Alongside Bolton Hospice, Millfield Estates, and Party and Play Funhouse completed the categories nominations.

Clique Energy “stands at the forefront” of energy technologies, services, and solutions for both domestic and commercial clients.

Formed to provide comprehensive energy efficiency solutions, Clique Energy collaborates with the UK’s leading technology providers to deliver significant energy savings and exceptional customer service.

Examples of some of their technological solutions include battery storage technology, solar panels, EV charging solutions, energy management techniques, LED lighting, power factor correction, and voltage optimisation.

Clique Energy’s battery storage installations provide businesses with greater control over energy usage, enabling on-site electricity storage.

This technology helps reduce costs and emissions, supporting a more sustainable and efficient energy system.

The company promotes the adoption of solar photovoltaics (PV), which have become more cost-effective in recent years.

By installing solar PV systems, businesses gain access to clean, free energy, reduce their carbon footprint, and can even sell excess energy back to the grid.

Clique Energy embodies the principles of ethical, socially responsible, and green business practices.

Their innovative energy solutions, commitment to reducing carbon footprints, and support for businesses transitioning to a Net Zero economy make them a deserving winner of the Environmental & Sustainability Award.