RemoteSolar provides households with access to solar energy by allowing them to rent freestanding solar installations, which generate electricity at a fixed monthly rate starting from €9.49 per kWp. This model eliminates the need for rooftop installations and associated costs, enabling users to save up to 30% on their energy expenses while ensuring a reliable power supply.
Funding
$125K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Many households and small businesses face challenges in adopting solar energy due to unsuitable roof conditions, high upfront costs, and the complexities of installation and maintenance. Traditional rooftop solar installations also require significant planning, specialized knowledge, and reliance on external contractors, creating barriers to entry for many potential users.
Solution
RemoteSolar offers a solution by enabling customers to rent freestanding solar installations located in solar parks, providing access to solar energy without the need for rooftop panels or complex home modifications. Customers can lease a portion of a solar park, including optional battery storage, and receive the generated electricity directly to their homes via a dynamic electricity tariff. This model allows users to reduce their energy costs and hedge against inflation with a fixed monthly rate, while also supporting renewable energy adoption. The RemoteSolar app provides live monitoring of energy production, consumption, and cost savings, offering transparency and control over their energy supply.
Target Audience
RemoteSolar targets households and small businesses that are unable or unwilling to install rooftop solar panels, but are interested in reducing their energy costs and supporting renewable energy.
Features
- Freestanding solar installations located in dedicated solar parks, eliminating the need for rooftop installations
- Option to include battery storage for increased energy independence and management of peak demand
- Dynamic electricity tariff that adjusts to market prices, ensuring fair and transparent billing
- Remote monitoring via a mobile app, providing real-time data on energy production, consumption, and savings
- Long-term contracts (up to 20 years) with price guarantees for predictable energy costs
- Full service offering including maintenance and component replacement
- Integration with smart meters and intelligent metering systems (IMS) for accurate data collection and remote access
- Scalable solutions allowing customers to adjust their leased solar capacity based on their energy needs