Our history

A company grown out of passion and a commitment to meeting client needs

Powercor started in 1998 as a two-man band. It has since grown into a company with over 60 staff and a full complement of specialist services, with the ability to service commercial clients throughout the UK.

1998
Powercor Partnership founded
2002
Moved to Brox Road Offices
2005
NICEIC enrolment confirmed
2006
Powercor becomes a Limited Company
2007
Moved to Woodham Lane Offices
2008
10 Year Anniversary
2008
First office-based Apprentice employed in a Business & Administration role
2008
Energy & Sustainability Division established
2008
10th Apprentice employed
2009
Membership of several industry bodies confirmed: ECA, CHAS, CHSG and Constructionline
2011
ISO9001 accreditation achieved
2011
Solar revolution takes off for Powercor
2011
Membership of MCS and Safecontractor
2011
First Van Loaded Cherry Picker purchased
2012
10th Apprentice becomes Fully Qualified
2013
20th Apprentice employed
2013
Proud Sponsors of the Kingston & District Netball League
2013
Turnover Hits £2.5m
2014
RECC membership confirmed
2014
Powercor re-branded
2014
Collaborated to win the ‘Nuffield Gyms’ project - first national contract for Powercor
2014
Philips Value Added Partnership (VAP) confirmed
2015
Moved to Brooklands offices
2015
Proud Sponsors of Lyne FC
2015
Philips VAP Award for Outstanding Growth
2015
Trustmark approval awarded
2016
Philips VAP Award for Best Performing Partner
2016
UK’s first PoE (Power over Ethernet) Lighting install
2016
Partnership with Modular Lighting Instruments established
2017
Powercor wins its first Official Journal of the European Union contract
2017
Carbon Trust
2017
Winner of the JTL Award Employers Commitment to Training
2017
Awarded Philips Certified VAP status
2018
Winner: Electrical Contractors Association Contractor of the Year
2018
First Luminous Textile and OneSpace install
2018
Partnership with Rolec established
2018
20 Year Anniversary Party
2018
Partnership with Charge Master agreed
2019
Clevertronics Partnership established for Emergency Lighting
2019
City Touch Lighting Partnership agreed
2019
Long-standing sponsorship of the Satro Energy Savings in Schools challenge
2019
Philips Outstanding Service Award presented
2020
First 3D Printing (Cradle to Grave) Installation
2020
30th Apprentice becomes Fully Qualified
2020
Tesla Powerwall Installer Partners confirmed
2020
First UV-C Disinfection lighting install - at Harlequins Rugby Club
2021
Awarded Signify Certified System Integrator Gold Partner
2021
Turnover hits £6.0m
2021
Proud Sponsors of Ottershaw FC
2022
Winner: eFIXX Lighting Installer of the Year
2022
40th Apprentice employed
2022
Osborne & Collins Electrical Contractors purchased
2022
Signify Installation Partner Award
2023
Winner of the Electrical Contractors Association Best Client Partnership of the Year
2023
Powercor Maintenance Limited launched
2023
Solar Edge Partnership evolves
2023
25th Year Anniversary Party
2023
Winner of the ECN Contractor of the Year
2023
Winner of the ECN Sustainable Project of the Year
2024
Winner of the Apprentice Employer of the Year and Silver for the Employer of the Year category at the Surrey SME Awards
2024
Awarded Signify Platinum Partner status

Services

LED lighting and controls

Solar and battery storage

Emergency lighting and compliance

Metering and measurement

Power infrastructure

Maintenance

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Education

Office and industry

Manufacturing and warehouses

Sports

Healthcare

Retail and hospitality

High-end residential

Public sector