Energy as an opportunity: revenue models for your real estate

Energy as a revenue model, not just a cost itemFor most property owners, energy shows up on the balance sheet as a cost item. Logical—this has been how it’s worked for years. But the same installations can also generate income, as long as you let them work intelligently. Three models we’re already using for owners and asset managers. Revenue model 1: a profitable charging forecourt A charging forecourt is more than just a facility. With the right control system, it can start earning money for you. At a fashion outlet, there was a familiar puzzle: forty charging bays, a great solar roof, and visitors who had low charging demand at peak moments. A 100 kW battery, linked to the solar panels and with smart controls on the charging poles, solved it. Result: an additional 30,000 kWh per year charged energy, roughly €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 making money with your charging points and in our update on three energy schemes for 2026. Revenue model 2: a battery that frees up square metres Sometimes the profit isn’t in new income, but in property that can finally be leased. At the Pettelaarpark in Den Bosch, the connection was fully utilised. Meanwhile, 2,000 m² in the building was waiting. A bigger connection? Not possible. A battery for less than €100,000 gave the existing connection some breathing space: 2,000 m² extra lettable space, a payback period of under one year, and two new tenants. The investment paid for itself before the lease agreements even expired. Revenue model 3: supply to tenants and move with the market The third model strengthens the first two:

• Self-generated or stored energy can be delivered directly to tenants for a tariff that is more attractive on both sides than the market: for tenants, a predictable bill; for you, additional revenue from an installation that is already in place.
• But the real surprise lies in moving with the market. With a battery and smart control, you respond to price fluctuations: store cheaply, use expensive energy, or feed back. Our algorithm predicts the most advantageous moments, thereby shortening the payback period of your investment. We’ll show you exactly how this works and what it delivers in practice live at Provada. Read more in the article here: grip on prices and delivery.

How to get started Every situation is different. What works for your portfolio depends on your profile, your tenants, your ambitions—and that’s exactly what we’ll walk through with you at Provada. See you at Provada Which model fits your portfolio? We only know once we understand your situation. Drop by at stand 11.41, or book an informal conversation in advance. We have more to tell than what’s written here.