So Energy unveils solar storage solution

So Energy has launched a full-service solar and storage solution for its customers, allowing them to generate their own power and cut their energy bills.

The company’s So Energy Solar package will see solar panels and a battery installed in customers’ homes.

After checking their eligibility through an online portal the solution will allow customers to digitally map out solar panels on their rooftop before getting an instant quote on the financial and carbon savings they can make.

The supplier is able to remotely control each battery to optimise its use. It will factor in projected consumption, weather data and wholesale prices, as well as the carbon intensity and capacity of the grid.

It will use smart controls to decide when to draw energy from the battery, when to charge it and when to sell electricity back to the grid.

The deal allows customers to access two types of solar panels with different levels of power to suit individual needs and it also allows them to monitor usage through an app.

The supplier says its new solution is an online “one-stop-shop” for customers thinking about installing their own rooftop solar and home battery.

Simon Oscroft, co-founder of So Energy, said: “As the primary interface between energy consumers and the energy system, suppliers have a responsibility to do all they can to encourage their customers to make green choices. And it’s our job to make these choices as easy and appealing as possible.

“That’s why at So Energy we’re walking the walk by being the first supplier to launch an end-to-end solar and storage product that people can sign-up for within minutes through a simple online portal.

“It’s never been easier for customers to start generating their own ultra-local green energy and export any excess back to the grid, saving themselves hassle, money and carbon.”