Our Solutions
We create an intelligent, coordinated local energy ecosystem through a network of energy assets, such as community batteries and EV chargers, connected to the local grid and optimised by our advanced, proprietary AI. Together, these systems support renewable energy integration, strengthen local grid resilience and help unlock more viable community energy projects, while maximising commercial returns.
By combining physical battery infrastructure with predictive intelligence and local, autonomous optimisation, we help community energy groups, local authorities, housing developers and grid operators create a more flexible, resilient national energy system, while supporting the integration of other renewable assets. Our unique modular, plug-and-play system means that we can quickly integrate new community-scale batteries into existing networks and energy projects to support a range of use-cases.
For community energy
Helping community energy projects deliver more lasting value
Community energy groups are well placed to support the move towards a more localised and resilient energy system.
However, many projects face practical barriers. Renewable generation may not align with local demand. Grid connections can be constrained. Battery projects can be technically complex, while the long-term operation and commercial optimisation of those assets requires specialist expertise.
We can help community energy groups move from an identified local opportunity to an operational, intelligently managed energy system that remains 100% owned by the community.
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The move towards more decentralised and locally led energy systems creates a significant opportunity for community energy organisations.
Our community-scale energy system can help connect local renewable generation with local demand, provide shared flexibility and create infrastructure that supports both community priorities and wider grid needs. We provide partners with the technical intelligence and operational capability required to turn that opportunity into a viable long-term energy solution for communities.
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Understanding your local energy landscape
We work with the community energy group to understand existing generation, local demand, grid constraints, available sites and project objectives.
Modelling the system to your requirements
We then assess how our system could operate within the local area, including likely usage, renewable generation, asset size and commercial potential.
Development and deployment
We support the deployment of the physical battery system and integrate the predictive intelligence required to operate it effectively.
Operations and optimisations
Our intelligent system manages the battery in response to local energy conditions, renewable output, grid needs and relevant market opportunities.
Showing local and wider value
The project can provide evidence of local renewable use, flexibility, resilience, commercial performance and contribution to the wider energy system.
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Get the most from assets
We ensure locally generated power (e.g. from solar) is used at the best time or sold for the best price, making sites with sporadic demand (like community centres) much more viable.
Unlock local energy sharing
We’re working to enable local power sharing schemes, allowing locally generated power to be stored and then used by nearby residents or businesses when needed.
Generate additional returns
When not serving local needs, batteries join our aggregated network to trade freely on the grid, enhancing the community's financial returns.
“Sweet-spot” sizing
Systems are compact enough for most sites, yet overcome the administrative issues and high per-kWh costs associated with individual household batteries.
Explore a community energy partnership
Speak to our team about an existing renewable energy project, potential battery site, or local flexible opportunity today and learn more.
For Local Authorities
Building practical local energy infrastructure
Local authorities are increasingly responsible for enabling growth, supporting decarbonisation, and improving resilience, often within areas where electricity infrastructure is already under pressure.
Controlled by our smart system, community-scale battery systems can provide flexible local capacity, while generating additional income for the local authority
We help local authorities identify suitable opportunities, deploy integrated energy systems, and manage those assets over the long term. These systems are typically installed on small patches of unused land that cannot be used for anything else.
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Energy demand is not uniform across an authority. One community may face pressure from housing growth. Another may have strong solar generation but limited local demand. A third may require additional capacity for public charging or commercial infrastructure.
Our model, utilising distributed energy resources, allows our intelligent system to respond to these different local needs while remaining coordinated across the wider grid network.
This creates infrastructure that is both place-based and adaptable, as well as being capable of contributing to wider grid resilience.
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Identify priority locations
We work with you to identify local energy challenges, suitable sites and strategic priorities.
Assess feasibility and value
We model demand, generation, network conditions, battery requirements, and potential commercial outcomes.
Develop the integrated system
We support the deployment of the required battery, monitoring, and control infrastructure.
Operate the asset
Our predictive intelligence continuously manages the system in response to local and wider energy conditions.
Report and optimise
Performance can be monitored against agreed technical, community, resilience and commercial objectives.
Explore local energy opportunities
Talk to the team about local authority land and asset availability, infrastructure constraints or a wider distributed energy strategy.
For housing developers
Supporting development in a constrained energy system
New technical requirements for housing developments, including EV charging, heat pumps and increased electrification, can place significant pressure on project design, viability and delivery, particularly where local grid capacity is already constrained.
We help housing and commercial developers respond by introducing flexible, community-scale battery capacity within the development. This can create headroom for additional homes on a constrained connection and reduce grid connection costs, while strengthening planning applications by integrating robust, future-proofed renewable energy provision.
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Solar generation often peaks when household demand is relatively low. A community-scale battery can store surplus electricity generated within the development and release it later when demand increases.
Our predictive intelligence continually assesses generation, expected demand, battery availability and wider energy conditions to determine the most effective response.
This can improve local use of renewable electricity while reducing pressure on the network during peak periods.
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Assess development design
We review projected electricity demand, planned low-carbon technologies, renewable generation and network conditions.
Model battery requirements
We assess the appropriate scale, location and operating model for community-scale storage.
Integrate with the built development
The selected battery and our intelligence system are incorporated into the wider energy and infrastructure plan.
Operate and optimise
Once the development is occupied, we manage the system as demand and generation patterns emerge.
Adapt over time - if required
Our intelligent system can continue to respond as electric vehicle ownership, heat-pump use, occupancy and local energy demand increase or change through the development’s lifetime.
Build intelligent energy infrastructure into your development
Speak to the team during feasibility, planning, infrastructure design, or delivery phases for the best system to support your development.
Find the right Envol solution
Whether you are developing a community energy project, planning new homes, managing local infrastructure or exploring the future of local grid operation, the Envol Energy team can help assess the opportunity.