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- Levelise’s next-generation home energy device, Hub 2, intelligently optimises homeowners’ energy usage for lower bills
- Pays users directly for supporting a greener grid through flexibility – all while keeping the freedom to choose their own energy supplier
- Installed and commissioned in 20 minutes with a simple three-step app-based commissioning
Levelise, the UK’s leading - and only - company delivering flexibility services directly to households, has announced the launch of its next-generation home energy device: Hub 2. Now 80% smaller and 90% lighter, the Hub 2 is quicker to install and easier to integrate into homes, while continuing to deliver savings and direct payments to homeowners.
The new Hub 2 takes energy optimisation even further for homes with solar and battery systems, maximising both savings and earnings. For homeowners, the compact Hub 2 fits seamlessly into the home, intelligently managing energy use to lower bills by optimising when and how stored energy is used, all without compromising comfort.
Homeowners remain free to choose their energy supplier, while Levelise takes care of the rest - automating home comfort and generating direct income through smart energy trading. By syncing with time-of-use energy tariffs, the Hub also ensures you buy electricity at the cheapest rates and use stored energy when prices peak.
Installers can now get systems fully installed and commissioned in just 20 minutes, thanks to enhanced connectivity. The process is smarter and faster than ever: quick-fit wall mounting, plug-and-play connectors (no hardwiring required), and a simple three-step app-based commissioning flow mean you’re up and running in no time.
Iván Castro, Operations Director at Levelise, said: “With Hub 2, we’re making it easier for both installers and homeowners to be part of the energy flexibility future. Households can turn their solar and battery systems into income-generating assets while supporting a greener, smarter grid. Intelligent optimisation extends battery life and maximises energy savings, so with the Hub 2, your battery works smarter, lasts longer, and performs better.”
By aggregating thousands of home batteries across the UK, Levelise has built a powerful Virtual Power Plant (VPP). This enables households to participate in grid flexibility services - earning income by trading excess capacity into the energy markets and providing balancing support to the National Energy System Operator (NESO).
Since its inception in 2019, Levelise has focused on innovation and continuous improvement. Over 5,000 Hubs are already installed across the UK and it remains the only operator trading solely with home assets at scale. Their proven trading success has translated directly into financial results for households, having paid over £2m to its domestic customers with batteries to date, with 94% exceeding their projected flexibility payments since 2019, and with average earnings and savings for homeowners at £490 per year.
Furthermore, Levelise flexibility payments can now be included in finance deal assessments, helping reduce the effective payback period and improve the overall value proposition. This means future flexibility income can be factored into affordability checks and financial modelling, making it easier to access financing for smart battery installations.
The Levelise hub is now compatible with seven battery manufacturers, including Solax, Alpha and Afore. The Hub 2 will be available to installers as part of a package, including a hybrid inverter, a 10kWh battery and the Levelise Hub 2, priced from £3,100 (exc. VAT). Other packages are also available.
About Levelise
Levelise is a renewable energy technology company transforming how electricity is consumed and managed. Backed by BUUK Infrastructure, Levelise operates a cutting-edge virtual power plant (VPP) that connects over 5,000 energy assets - including solar-connected battery systems and smart hot water tanks. The platform delivers real-time flexibility services, enhances grid stability, and enables participation in wholesale energy markets.
Founded in Oxford in 2017 by specialists in hardware, software, data science, and renewables, Levelise is accelerating the transition to a cleaner, more decentralised energy system. Through its intelligent energy hub, the company empowers customers to actively support decarbonisation - unlocking new revenue streams, reducing energy costs, and leading the charge toward a more sustainable future.
Learn more at www.levelise.com
