Introducing GridTrade
GridTrade - earn using your battery. Automatically.
GridVolt is delighted to announce GridTrade - the platform that allows commercial battery storage systems to earn money while supporting the grid.
GridTrade unlocks new revenue streams for commercial battery owners - cutting payback time to as short as 3 years.
The energy landscape is changing. Businesses are investing heavily in battery storage to secure their power supply and store renewable energy. But for many, those expensive batteries spend half their life waiting for a blackout that might never come, or simply storing solar for the evening.
At GridVolt, we believe your hardware should do more than just store value—it should generate it.
Today, we are thrilled to officially launch GridTrade, our AI-powered solution designed to transform your commercial battery storage system into an automated, revenue-generating asset.
What is GridTrade?
GridTrade is an automated energy trading service that connects your battery storage system directly to the wholesale energy markets.
Instead of just saving money on your bill, GridTrade actively trades energy for you. It uses sophisticated algorithms and a 24/7 trading team to buy power when it is cheap (or even free) and sell it back to the grid when prices peak.
The result? You unlock a new revenue stream without lifting a finger, often achieving a return on investment (ROI) on your battery in just 3 years.
How It Works
GridTrade is designed to be a seamless, easy add-on for commercial battery systems. The process is straightforward:
- Quick Installation: You simply plug the GridVolt Energy Gateway controller into your inverter using an ethernet cable.
- Smart Learning: For a period of 2-4 weeks, the gateway observes your energy usage to understand your patterns and identify when capacity is available for trading.
- Seamless Validation: Behind the scenes, the platform validates that your meter data is correctly flowing from Elexon to ensure you can be paid out for trades.
- Automated Trading: Once your usage patterns are understood, trading is enabled. Your battery continues to operate as normal but will automatically charge and discharge to execute trades and capture market profits.
GridTrade is fully customizable to align with your operational goals. For instance, if your primary objective is to reduce costs during expensive 'Red DUoS' peak periods, we can configure the system to prioritize this over trading. We work closely with you to tailor a strategy that maximizes revenue without compromising your existing savings.
Why Choose GridTrade?
We built GridTrade to be as seamless and non-intrusive as possible. Here is why it is a game-changer for commercial energy storage:
1. Keep Your Supplier You do not need to switch your current energy provider. GridTrade layers on top of your existing setup, creating a new income source without messing up your current tariff or contracts.
2. Hardware Agnostic Whether you are running Huawei, Sigenergy, Solis, SolarEdge, Fox, or other major brands, our system is ready to connect. We install a simple "Energy Gateway" that plugs into your inverter, and our servers handle the rest.
3. Total Automation You run your business; we run the trading. Our team manages the entire process 24/7. You simply receive a monthly statement and payment for your trades.
Is GridTrade Right for You?
GridTrade is the ideal solution for businesses in the GB energy market looking to turn their battery assets into an automated revenue stream.
If your property is equipped with a half-hourly settled meter (profile class 00) and a battery storage system—ideally 100kWh or larger—you are ready to start earning.
The platform is designed for seamless integration, compatible with major inverter brands like Solis, Huawei, and Sigenergy, and requires no change to your current energy supplier. We are always adding compatibility with new brands of inverter and battery so get in touch with the team to discuss if your brand is supported.