Leasing concept for home batteries through employers

An innovative leasing concept makes it possible for employees to inexpensively use a home battery through their employer. The concept responds to the phasing out of the balancing scheme and makes renewable energy financially accessible without a high upfront investment. The concept operates independently within a broader organization that focuses on sales and installation of home batteries. Leasing, tax advantages and scalability create a predictable and recurring revenue model. The goal is national rollout through employers, installers and strategic partners.

Business model

• Licensing model for installers and manufacturers, based on monthly or annual fees for using the leasing concept, calculation tools and legal documentation.
• Fixed fee per lease realized for immediate and predictable revenue.
• Sales and installation of home batteries through existing organization with average margin per installation.
• Combination of license revenue and contract fees provides a scalable and recurring revenue model.

USPs.

• Unique employee-via-employer model where the home battery can be used at a tax advantage through the WKR.
• End user has no large upfront investment, while employers can offer this without additional costs or balance obligations.
• Brand-independent platform attractive to multiple battery brands and installers.
• Scalable licensing model with fixed fees per contract for predictable revenue.
• Connects with the phasing out of the balancing scheme and the growing need for maximum self-consumption of solar power.

Investment need

• Total funding requirement: €450,000, targeting visibility and market share from the second half of 2026.
• €250,000 for sales and marketing to build broad brand awareness.
• €75,000 for further product and platform development, including automation and white-label applications.
• €50,000 for organization and legal structure.
• €75,000 as working capital to support growth without delay.

Desired investor competencies.
The ideal investor has experience in scaling propositions within energy, leasing or SaaS-like models. Knowledge of sales and marketing scale-up towards B2B and employers, affinity with financing structures, partnerships and governance in growth phase is a plus. The investor actively thinks and sparring on a strategic level.

Experience founder
The founder has been active in the renewable energy sector since 2015 and has experience in solar energy, energy management and storage. From this practical experience, the concept was born, where technology, financing and taxation come together logically.

Other relevant information.
To date, €35,000 equity has been invested in development, legal structure, calculation tools, branding and market validation. The concept is ready for scale-up and the personal financial commitment underscores confidence in the market potential and long-term value.