Kidderminster businessman and renewable energy pioneer Paul Hutchens has been named ‘Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the 2013 Midlands Business Awards.
Paul accepted his accolade from Shalini Khemka, chief executive of award sponsors E2Exchange and guest speaker Lord Karan Bilimoria at the prestigious award ceremony on Friday (1 February) at the Hilton Metropole Hotel (Birmingham).
The award recognises Paul’s achievements to date since setting up his own successful renewable energy firm, Eco2Solar, in 2007.
At the helm of Eco2Solar, Paul has led continued developments, rapid growth and best practice in providing solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and heat pump system installations for a broad range of commercial, social and domestic clients throughout the West Midlands and UK wide. His latest venture has seen him move into energy efficiency technologies for the non-domestic market with the launch of Eco2Energy which aims to help businesses make significant savings on their energy bills.
Eco2Solar also announced significant growth last year with record end of year figures, with turnover well in excess of £5m.
Paul said: “I am delighted to have been recognised in this way and it is a reflection on the hard work of every member of the Eco2Solar team, which is making a significant contribution in promoting clean energy and reducing the carbon footprint of the region.”
Harj Sandher, MD of UK Special Events, the business behind the awards, said: “The quality of the entrants has grown year on year since we began them and this year has continued the trend. Paul is a highly deserving winner.”
For more information visit www.eco2solar.co.uk.
