GridVolt Launches GridTrade

GridTrade

Earn from your battery. Automatically.

Get Started
3–4 yrs
Battery payback
41%
More value from month 1
24/7
Trading team

How it works

Turn your battery into a revenue stream

Earn by supporting the grid with your battery storage system. GridTrade trades across multiple markets automatically.

Buy Low

Purchase cheap (or free) excess renewable energy from the wholesale market.

Sell High

Earn by selling power back to the grid when prices are high.

Balance the Grid

Secure premium payments by stabilising the grid in real-time — getting paid to turn up or down as supply and demand fluctuate.

Relieve Local Constraints (Scotland only)

Get paid to absorb excess Scottish wind power that can't be transmitted south due to grid bottlenecks.

Works with all major battery brands

Huawei
Sigenergy
Solis
Goodwe
Huawei
Sigenergy
Solis
Goodwe

Key features

Built for commercial battery storage

Automated trading revenue

Purchase cheap (or free) energy when there is excess renewable power on the grid. Sell into the market when prices are high.

24/7 Trading Team

Sophisticated algorithms and a trading team search for opportunities to profit 24/7.

Keep your energy supplier

No need to change energy supplier. GridVolt adds a new revenue stream without affecting your tariff.

Optimise your existing system

Keep using your battery to store extra PV or to charge at night. GridTrade provides an additional revenue stream on top of your existing setup.

Multi-market support

GridTrade finds the best opportunities in the wholesale, balancing and local constraint markets (Scotland only).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does GridTrade work?
GridTrade automatically earns revenue from your battery by trading energy directly in the energy market (as opposed to through your supplier's tariff). When electricity is cheap (or free), it charges; when prices are high or the grid needs support, it sells electricity back to the market. Everything is managed for you, and you earn revenue while your battery continues to serve your site as normal.
Do I need to change my energy provider?
No. GridTrade unlocks additional revenue without needing to change your existing import or export providers.
Is my property eligible for GridTrade?
Your property must have a half-hourly settled meter (profile class = 00). If you are unsure, we can check this on your bills.
What kind of battery systems are compatible?
GridTrade is compatible with all major battery and inverter brands including Solis, Huawei, Sigenergy, Pylontech, SolarEdge, Goodwe and more. We are constantly expanding compatibility - contact us to confirm compatibility with your specific system.
How much can I earn?
Earnings vary based on your battery capacity, local energy markets, and usage patterns. Our customers typically see a return on their battery investment within 3 years.
How does GridTrade control my energy storage system?
GridVolt will provide our Energy Gateway, which is a small device which plugs into your inverter via ethernet. The gateway monitors your energy usage and notifies our servers of any trading capacity. When profitable trades are identified, the gateway will control your inverters to buy or sell energy in the market.
Which markets does GridTrade operate in?
GridTrade is currently live in the UK wholesale energy market, balancing market & local constraint market.
How I get paid for my trades?
GridVolt issues a simple statement every month and pays out for your trades. GridTrade monitors your Elexon meter data and uses this to settle trades
Is there a minimum battery size required?
We recommend a minimum battery capacity of 100kWh for optimal trading performance, though we can work with smaller systems depending on your location.
I am based outside GB, can I earn from GridTrade?
GridTrade is currently available in the GB energy market. We are seeking to expand our offering to additional regions soon. Customers outside GB can still cut their bills through GridVolt\'s AI powered energy optimisation.
How do I get started?
Simply contact us for a free consultation. Our team will assess your battery system, explain the setup process, and provide a detailed earning projection.

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