Environment
Sterling and Wilson Solar Wins Renewable Company of the Year at MEED Awards 2019
Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited (SWSL) (BSE script id: SWSOLAR), the world's largest solar EPC solutions provider*, has been granted the renowned 'Renewable Company of the Year' in the GCC Region at recently held MEED Awards 2019. In 2018, the Company won the 'Specialist Contractor of the Year' award at a same event. The Award aims to perceive business greatness among associations adding to the enhancement of the non-oil part in the GCC market.
Bikesh Ogra, Director and Global CEO, Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited, stated, "We are delighted to be perceived by MEED for the second year in a row. This award is especially critical given our own endeavors towards driving change in the renewable energy space which supports the GCC government's vision of a clean and sustainable energy future. We will keep on conveying top tier administrations, while guaranteeing sustainability in all parts of our business".
The 2019 edition of MEED awards concentrated on recognizing organizations for their commitments towards development of people, sector diversification, advancement of society and sustainability. In excess of 250 nominations from organizations and individuals were submitted to the honors this year for thought in 16 categories.
Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited has been executing projects globally and has amazingly 8.8 GWp of solar power projects in various geographies (authorized and under development), which includes 2.8 GWp in the Middle East market**. SWSL had a global market share of 4.6% in the year 2018 (which is double the size of the second largest company globally). It was additionally the biggest sun based EPC solutions provide in Africa and the Middle East with a share of 36.6% and 40.4% respectively**. Present in 25 nations today, Sterling and Wilson Solar has activities in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australia.