As the UK accelerates towards its 2050 net zero goals, the drive for electrification and decarbonisation is reshaping the energy landscape. For installers of solar PV and battery storage systems, this transition has sparked a surge in demand, as households and businesses increasingly invest in clean, self-generated energy solutions.
For many, solar panels combined with battery storage represent the ultimate path to energy independence offering lower bills, greater control, and a reduced carbon footprint. But what if there was a way to go even further, to deliver not just self-sufficiency but a faster return on investment and long-term energy income?
That's where energy optimisation platforms come in.
Platforms such as Levelise work with installed solar and battery systems to maximise both savings and earnings for end users. By aggregating thousands of batteries across the UK, it creates a powerful virtual power plant capable of participating in grid flexibility services. It intelligently manages stored energy, allowing residents and businesses to benefit not only from time-of-use optimisation, but also from trading excess capacity into the energy markets and providing balancing services to the National Grid.
For installers, this represents a significant step forward. It transforms a standard solar and battery installation into a value-added, revenue-generating energy service without adding complexity to your workflow. The platform is compatible with a wide range of market-leading battery technologies, allowing you to offer it alongside your existing products without the need to change your install process. Customers can simply opt in once the system is operational.
The result is a smarter, more compelling proposition for your clients. The typical payback period on solar and battery investments can be significantly shortened, while clients benefit from year-round energy savings and improved carbon performance. In some cases, tangible financial benefits are visible within the first year alongside ongoing energy savings and improved carbon performance.
Beyond the immediate financial gains, these systems support stronger, longer-term customer relationships. With ongoing system monitoring, monthly performance insights, and continued optimisation, end users remain engaged with their energy system long after the installation is complete. This opens the door for continued dialogue, future upgrades, and maintenance or service contracts strengthening your role as a trusted energy partner.
In a competitive and fast-evolving market, offering smart, integrated energy solutions gives installers a crucial edge. You're not just selling hardware you're delivering a smart, integrated solution that helps your customers take an active role in shaping a cleaner, more flexible energy future. And in doing so, you're future proofing your own business by aligning with where the energy market is headed.
For forward-thinking installers, integrating optimisation platforms is a simple, high-impact way to lead the shift to a more intelligent and responsive energy future.