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SoliTek: Bronze European Solar Sustainability Award Winner 2024

by Thérèse O Donoghue - 28 January 2025
SolarPower Europe's Solar Sustainability Champion Award recognises top sustainability players in the solar PV sector. SoliTek was awarded the Bronze European Solar Sustainability Award 2024, for their innovative solar PV noise barriers installed on national highways and motorways, which have the potential to provide energy for over 40 million citizens, or almost the entire population of Poland! We spoke with Tadas Radavicius, SoliTek's Sustainability Manager to find out more.
1. Congratulations on receiving the Bronze European Solar Sustainability Award 2024 - how does it feel to have won?

We're more than happy that our pioneering PV noise barrier project has been recognised. Overcoming bureaucratic hurdles that took three years due to the lack of precedent, we've paved the way for future noise barriers to be integrated with solar power systems as a standard.

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2. Can you tell us some more about the project that won the award, and how it promotes sustainable solar?

Solar PV noise barriers offer a highly sustainable and efficient use of solar PV technology, by leveraging existing infrastructure without the need for additional land, such as that required for ground-mounted solar power plants or solar farms. This approach preserves natural areas that can be used for recreational activities, such as creating nature trails, parks, and other amenities.

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3. Why should we celebrate sustainability practices in the solar sector?

Driving sustainability, circularity, recyclability, and innovative solar applications is of paramount importance to meet our climate targets. SoliTek, as a manufacturer, prioritises these concerns.

4. Why are awards like the European Solar Sustainability Award important for the solar sector?

By sharing best practices with installers, SolarPowerEurope empowers the whole solar industry. The awards recognises projects that have a positive impact across the EU.