Factories and industry
High on-site consumption, ideally with your own solar panels. The battery shifts consumption to cheaper hours, shaves power peaks and makes the most of your solar power.
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Financing for businesses and industry
Capacity-as-a-Service
The energy transition without a large upfront investment. Battery storage, EV charging and solar for a fixed monthly fee – we and our financing partner fund the equipment, installation and maintenance.
- 100 %financed
- 8–10 yearscontract term
- Fixedmonthly fee
Suitable for
Businesses with high on-site electricity consumption
Capacity-as-a-Service works best where the battery sits behind the meter and the electricity is used on site – and where prices fluctuate the most.
Logistics centres with charging
Warehouses and terminals charging electric lorries, forklifts or company cars. The battery provides charging capacity without the need to upgrade the grid connection.
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Logistics centres and larger properties
Sites with high power peaks or a limited grid connection that want to cut their power tariff and get more out of their connection.
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Not sure whether your site is a good fit? Get in touch – we will assess it based on your consumption and grid connection.
Why now?
Behind-the-meter batteries – the right time to invest
- Electricity prices are more volatile. More renewables and an interconnected European electricity market mean prices vary sharply across the hours of the day. A battery charges when power is cheap and discharges when it is expensive.
- The grid cannot keep up. Grid expansion is years behind demand and network costs are rising. A battery shaves power peaks and makes more of the connection you already have.
- Up and running fast. A behind-the-meter battery connects to your existing transformer and can be operational in as little as three months.
- The investment was the barrier. With Capacity-as-a-Service, the fee is paid by the savings – everything on top goes to you.
Total installed capacity, GWh
Source: SolarPower Europe (Nov 2025). 2026–2030 are forecasts.
How it works
From investment to a fixed monthly fee
- 01
Tailored solution
We size and design a system around your site and your energy needs.
- 02
100 % financed equipment
Zolar and our financing partner fund the equipment and installation. You only pay a small start-up fee for contracts and legal work.
- 03
Fixed monthly fee
A predictable payment covering equipment, monitoring and maintenance.
- 04
Simple agreement
A commercial agreement combining elements of rental and operating lease. Option to buy out the system when the agreement expires.
What is included?
All equipment behind the transformer
The agreement covers design, installation and commissioning – from chargers to complete microgrids.
- Equipment: battery storage, inverters, charging systems, solar panels, small wind turbines, cabinets and cables
- Software: battery management (BMS) and monitoring – energy management (EMS) in some systems
- Service: monitoring, preventive maintenance and insurance
Microgrid / renewable integration
On-site generationSolar · wind
Charging system
Energy storage
Inverter
Battery
Fast charger
Benefits
Flexible system, simple agreement
Simple commercial agreement
- Preserves credit headroom and capital for your core business
- You benefit from any grants and subsidies
Predictable terms
- Fixed monthly fee
- 8–10 year agreement with guaranteed capacity
- No large balloon payment
- Option to buy out the system at the end of the agreement
Low upfront cost
- 100 % financed – equipment, accessories and installation
- A small start-up fee for contracts and legal work
- No advance instalments
Assured performance
- Extra capacity to allow for battery degradation
- Software updates and calibration
- Preventive maintenance
- Full monitoring
Fast delivery
- Close cooperation with manufacturers – short lead times
- Key components in stock
- Experienced installation partners
Energy independence
- You choose your own energy source
- On-site generation, the grid or your electricity contract
- Works with battery storage, solar and EV charging
Behind the meter
Faster and simpler than utility-scale batteries
A behind-the-meter battery sits on your premises and uses your existing grid connection – delivering immediate savings while also relieving the grid.
| Utility-scale battery | Behind the meter | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | Tens to hundreds of MWh | 1–50 MWh |
| Installation | Dedicated infrastructure | Existing grid connection |
| Permits | Lengthy and complex | Fire safety certificate |
| Delivery time | 18–60 months | 3–9 months |
| Operation | Specialist asset management | Automatic on-site energy management |
| Revenue | Grid services, capacity, trading | Lower electricity costs, power tariff savings and flexibility |
| Service life | 8–15 years | 15–20 years |
Want to know more?
Tell us about your site and we will come back to you with a proposed system and monthly fee.