Energy as a revenue model, not a cost itemFor most property owners, energy appears on the balance sheet as a cost item. Naturally, that’s how it has worked for years. But the same installations can also generate money—if you operate them smartly. Three models we are already using today for owners and facility managers. Revenue model 1: a profitable charging forecourt A charging forecourt is more than just a facility. With the right control, it can start generating money for you. At a fashion outlet, there was a familiar puzzle: forty charging bays, a great solar roof, but visitors had little charging capacity at peak times. A 100 kW battery, linked to the solar panels and with intelligent control at the posts, solved it. Result: 30,000 kWh per year extra charged energy, around €5,400 extra margin per year on the same connection. A recurring amount that directly shortens the payback period of the investment.
How this works, you can read in earning money with your charging points and in our update on three energy schemes to keep an eye on in 2026. Revenue model 2: a battery that unlocks square metres Sometimes the profit doesn’t come from new income, but from real estate that can finally be leased. At the Pettelaarpark in Den Bosch, the connection capacity was fully utilised—while 2,000 m² in the building was waiting to be occupied. A bigger connection? Not possible. A battery costing less than €100,000 created breathing space in the existing connection: 2,000 m² extra leasable space, a payback period of less than a year, and two new tenants. The investment paid for itself before the lease agreements even ended. Revenue model 3: supply tenants and move with the market The third model strengthens the first two:
- On-site generation or storage can be supplied directly to tenants at a tariff that is more attractive to both sides than the market: for tenants a predictable bill, for you extra income from an installation that is already in place.
- But the real surprise lies in moving with the market. With a battery and intelligent control, you respond to price fluctuations: store when it’s cheap, consume when it’s expensive, or export back to the grid. Our algorithm predicts the most advantageous moments, thereby shortening the payback period of your investment. We’ll show you exactly how it works and what it delivers in practice during Provada live. Read more about it in the article as well: grip on prices and delivery.
How to get started Every situation is different. What works for your portfolio depends on your profile, your tenants and your ambitions—and that’s exactly what we’ll go through with you at Provada. See you at Provada Which model suits your portfolio? We’ll only know once we understand your situation. Visit stand 11.41, or arrange a no-obligation conversation in advance. We have more to tell than what’s stated here.
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