Many homeowners invest in battery storage to make better use of their solar energy, reduce reliance on the grid and lower their electricity bills. But what if your battery could do even more?
Through a service called Axle Energy, eligible battery owners can now earn additional income by allowing their battery to help support the UK’s electricity grid during periods of high demand.
Better still, customers who sign up through Sunlit Solar’s referral link can currently receive a £25 sign-up payment, alongside ongoing payments for participating in the scheme.
What Is Axle Energy?
Axle Energy operates what is known as a Virtual Power Plant (VPP).
In simple terms, it connects thousands of home batteries together and allows them to work collectively to help balance the electricity grid.
When demand for electricity is particularly high, Axle can draw a small amount of energy from participating batteries and export it to the grid. In return, homeowners receive a payment.
The process is automated, managed by Axle Energy and designed to work in the background without requiring day-to-day involvement from the homeowner.
How Much Can You Earn?
Axle currently offers:
- £25 for signing up (subject to eligibility and terms)
- £1 per kWh exported during grid support events
- A guaranteed minimum payment of £10 per month
The exact amount you earn will depend on your battery system and participation, but it provides an opportunity to generate additional value from equipment you already own.
How Does It Work?
Getting started is straightforward:
Once connected, Axle manages the process automatically.
Will It Affect My Existing Energy Tariff?
No.
You can continue using your existing electricity supplier, tariff and export arrangements.
The Axle Energy scheme operates alongside your current setup and is designed to work with your battery rather than replace any existing arrangements.
Which Batteries Are Compatible?
Axle Energy currently supports a range of battery and inverter manufacturers, including SolarEdge, Sigenergy and Solis systems.
During the registration process, Axle will confirm whether your battery is eligible for the scheme.
As battery technology and Virtual Power Plant programmes continue to develop, compatibility is expected to expand over time.
Why Are Energy Companies Paying for This?
The UK’s electricity grid is changing.
As more renewable energy sources such as solar and wind come online, grid operators increasingly need flexible ways to balance supply and demand.
Home batteries provide a valuable resource because they can respond quickly when extra electricity is needed.
Rather than relying solely on traditional power stations, grid operators can use energy stored in batteries across the country, helping to create a more flexible and resilient electricity network.
Is It Worth It?
For many homeowners, the answer is yes.
Battery storage is already helping households:
- Store excess solar energy
- Reduce electricity bills
- Increase energy independence
- Make better use of renewable energy
Schemes such as Axle Energy simply provide another opportunity to get additional value from your battery system.
If you’re already generating and storing your own electricity, earning extra income from that investment may be an attractive option.
A Note About Our Referral Link
Sunlit Solar receives a referral payment if customers sign up through our referral link.
There is no additional cost to you, and we only recommend services that we believe may provide genuine value to our customers.
Interested in Signing Up?
If you have a compatible battery system and would like to learn more, simply use the referral link or QR code below.
It’s a quick and straightforward process that could help you earn additional income while supporting a smarter, more flexible electricity grid.
