Trende provides a zero-upfront-cost solar power generation and energy storage service, allowing customers to install solar systems and batteries without initial investment while ensuring energy availability during outages. The company also offers simplified electricity retail services tailored to individual consumption patterns, enhancing energy accessibility and affordability for households.
Funding
$16.5M 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 homeowners face high upfront costs when installing solar power systems and energy storage solutions, creating a barrier to entry for sustainable energy adoption. Traditional electricity retail services may also lack the flexibility to cater to individual consumption patterns, potentially leading to inefficient energy usage and higher costs.
Solution
TRENDE offers zero-upfront-cost solar power generation and energy storage services, enabling customers to install solar systems and batteries without initial investment. Their "Hidamari Denki" service provides solar power systems at no initial cost, offering reduced electricity bills during daylight hours and backup power during outages, with ownership transferring to the customer at the end of the contract. Additionally, TRENDE provides simplified electricity retail services, such as "Ashita Denki," tailored to individual consumption patterns, enhancing energy accessibility and affordability. TRENDE also develops power platforms, including "Utility Suite," an IoT and AI-driven retail system used in Sharp Energy Solution's "COCORO POWER" service.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes homeowners seeking affordable and sustainable energy solutions, as well as new home builders looking to integrate advanced energy management systems.
Features
- "Hidamari Denki": Zero-cost solar power system installation with free transfer of ownership at contract end
- "Marumaru Denki": Zero-cost solar power and storage installation with fixed monthly fee
- "Ashita Denki": Simplified electricity retail service with plans tailored to individual consumption
- "Utility Suite": IoT and AI-based power retail system for new homes
- Joint research and development of next-generation power trading systems with the University of Tokyo and Toyota