Powerful connection sparks between Transaid and Olympus Power

16th April 2026

News summary:

• Olympus Power has become a corporate partner of Transaid, supporting its road safety and access to healthcare projects.
• The company will donate £1 per solar panel installed on commercial sites, potentially contributing thousands.
• The agreement adds Olympus Power to a network of more than 30 corporate partners which contribute time, expertise and resources to strengthen Transaid’s programmes.

UK-based renewable energy solutions provider, Olympus Power, has joined Transaid as a corporate partner.

The agreement will see £1 donated for every solar panel installed on a commercial project, which can range from manufacturing sites to logistics parks, cold stores, retail parks, data centres, automotive dealerships, office blocks and more, sometimes requiring thousands of panels. These donations will support Transaid’s road safety and access to healthcare programmes across sub-Saharan Africa.

Caroline Barber, Chief Executive for Transaid, says: “Our corporate partners play a vital role in driving the impact of our work, and we are delighted to welcome Olympus Power into that group. Their contribution brings new insights that will help strengthen our programmes and extend their reach. We’re looking forward to what we can achieve together.”

Partner perspectives

Simon Nicholls, Chief Executive at Olympus Power, says: “We are proud to begin this partnership with Transaid to support their commitment to improving global road safety and access to healthcare. We look forward to getting involved in their events, and hope our knowledge and expertise will be a valuable addition.”

Phil Pluck, Chief Executive at the Cold Chain Federation, says: “The CCF has for many years been huge supporters of Transaid and the work it does in Africa.

“I am pleased that we were able to make the introduction between Transaid and Olympus Power at our recent Cold Chain Live conference, where Transaid was highlighted as our sponsored charity. Many of our member companies actively support Transaid and the work it does, and I am delighted that Olympus Power now joins those ranks as supporters of this vital charity.”

Clare Bottle, Chief Executive for the UK Warehousing Association, says: “This new scheme is a great example of how renewable energy can deliver benefits far beyond the immediate electricity users. Through our Solar Toolkit we’ve been encouraging UKWA members to unlock the potential of rooftop solar, and it’s fantastic to see one of our Associate Members linking that directly to Transaid’s life-saving work.

“With this initiative, Olympus Power and Transaid are turning everyday decarbonisation projects into real support for safer transport and better healthcare. It is exactly the kind of practical, positive partnership our sector needs.”

Strong backing for industry charity

Transaid is supported by more than 30 corporate partners from across the transport and logistics industry which share time, expertise and resources to strengthen the organisation’s programmes, bolster its people, and drive fundraising efforts.

Established in 1979, Olympus Power specialises in commercial solar solutions and voltage optimisation. It designs, installs and maintains high-performance systems, aiming to help businesses cut costs, strengthen resilience, and move closer to long-term sustainability goals.