British startup Volter has launched software to simplify monetization for commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftop solar owners. It also supports installers and power purchase agreement (PPA) providers operating in the commercial rooftop solar markets.
Volter, a UK-based software startup, has launched a subscription software platform that allows commercial and industrial (C&I) property owners to manage their rooftop solar and generate revenue. It also offers productivity modules for commercial rooftop solar installers and power purchase agreement (PPA) providers.
The software has modules to support billing, real-time operational monitoring and reporting, billing and management-related functions.
“Typically our customer is a property owner, a C&I installer or a C&I PPA provider. They will use the platform for billing automation, tenant engagement, customer reporting, performance monitoring, O&M and offering additional energy services,” said Luke Buhl-Nielsen, co-founder of Volter. pv magazine.
The software is compatible with “leading solar hardware and measurement equipment” and can reportedly integrate data spread across multiple siled systems and spreadsheets.
The size of rooftop PV installations owned by Volter customers can range from 10 kW to 3,000 kW. “Our typical size is in the 300-600 kW range,” said Buhl-Nielsen.
Volter officially launched its subscription-based software in August and is already finding commercial real estate customers installing solar power to provide tenants with electricity at a competitive rate.
“Essentially, C&I properties are merging with energy to become revenue-generating power plants – and this is the creation of a whole new asset class,” says Buhl-Nielsen, noting that there is the added benefit of reducing overall network emissions.
The Volter software reportedly “streamlines processes” that are typically manual, time-consuming or error-prone, automating landlord and tenant solar billing, billing and collection, and supporting tenant reporting.
It is suitable for users with one installation or a portfolio of solar energy.
When asked about the training required to use the platform, Buhl-Nielsen said: “It is a very intuitive platform and can be learned in minutes. We can onboard new properties and solar energy systems within 24 hours.”
Looking ahead, the startup aims to add energy service-related functionality such as aggregated green energy purchasing by tenants, energy optimization and more virtual power plant (VPP).
Founded in 2024, Volter recently raised a $3.2 million pre-seed round, with Neptunia, a venture capital fund based in Sweden, and two London-based investors Seedcamp and Transition VC, leading the round.
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