We currently support the following batteries, with more in the pipeline:
- GivEnergy
- Growatt
- Alpha
- Instagen
- Sunsynk
- Solis
- Fox ESS (in development)
Optimise your savings
Save an extra £138 a year* minimum with Utilita Optimise
Going solar could save you up to £1,335 per year** - but want to save even more? Say hello to Utilita Optimise, your very own fully-automated AI-powered battery management platform.
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How does it work?
Smarter savings
Imagine your very own personal energy trader, living inside your battery with one goal – saving you extra £££s so you don’t have to lift a finger. Utilita Optimise makes this a reality – and it won’t cost you a penny to get started.
Step 1
Simple sign-up
Getting started is easy – just head to the link below and enter a few details about your solar panels and battery. Then sit back, relax, and let the tech handle the rest.
Step 2
Data-led analysis
Utilita Optimise will analyse your system, the grid, and begin to understand your usage patterns. It’ll combine energy cost forecasts, your household consumption, even the upcoming weather – and the best part, it’s completely automated.
Step 3
Sell high, buy low
It then uses the data it’s collected to make up to 48 smart tweaks to your solar battery every single day, with the sole aim of selling your extra solar energy when demand is high, and charging your battery back up for the lowest price.
Step 4
Save even more!
We guarantee that you’ll save an additional £138* a year on top of your solar savings – and the tech is completely FREE for Utilita Home customers for the first 2 years. Start saving more in just a few clicks.
Step 1
Simple sign-up
Getting started is easy – just head to the link below and enter a few details about your solar panels and battery. Then sit back, relax, and let the tech handle the rest.
Step 2
Data-led analysis
Utilita Optimise will analyse your system, the grid, and begin to understand your usage patterns. It’ll combine energy cost forecasts, your household consumption, even the upcoming weather – and the best part, it’s completely automated.
Benefits
Better for you, better for the planet
Non-stop advice
Find your
perfect tariff
Our innovative Tariff Recommender uses your data to simulate what you would have paid on different tariffs over the past year, with and without Utilita Optimise. See the cost of your current tariff, better alternatives and a detailed breakdown of rates to help you if you switch.
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For your pocket
Solar financing
made easy
Not only do you get Utilita Optimise completely FREE for two years as a Utilita Home customer, but we’ve also made it more affordable than ever to make the switch – with flexible finance plans starting from just £40 a month*** with Hometree Finance.
Payment plans
For the planet
Greener grid
Exporting your solar energy when it’s needed most doesn’t mean you’re wasting it – you’re sharing it. That supports a cleaner, greener grid for everyone, and you still stay self-sufficient when it counts.
How does it look?
Insights
Utilita Optimise is all about making things simple – not just simple savings, but a seamless user experience too.
Optimisation – built with your experience in mind
- Utilise easy-to-read graphs to show your daily savings.
- See the battery adjustments that have been made and what impact it had.
- Check your battery’s charge in real-time, and even see how it will optimise next – you’ll get the full timeline.
- View smart tariffs and simulations so you know when to switch, and who to, with our Tariff Recommender.
- Monitor your household energy consumption with ease.
With Utilita Optimise, you’ll see exactly what’s happening and when – with none of the hassle. You’ll always be in control, we’re just doing the heavy lifting.
Optimise in action
Let’s take a look at how Utilita Optimise harnessed the power of AI to turn Gary’s home from a solar starlet into a savings supernova.
– Gary’s home
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Show me the savings!
Heard enough? Get started with a quick quote in as little as 30 minutes. Once your installed, our engineers will start your FREE 2-year membership and walk you through the platform so you know how it all works.
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FAQs
Utilita Optimise typically cycles the battery once a day, and this is within the warranty of most home batteries.
Figuring out the savings from solar and battery investments can be tricky, especially with changing energy markets. Initially, when you install solar panels and a home battery, you’re given an estimate of how long it will take to recover your costs. However, this can vary due to market fluctuations.
To understand how much Utilita Optimise is saving you, we compare your actual import and export costs using the system, to what they would be without it. This comparison uses your real energy consumption and solar generation data, giving you a clear idea of the financial benefits.
Utilita Optimise uses a combination of energy cost forecasts, solar generation data, household consumption patterns, and other relevant information to determine the best way to utilise your battery. The goal is to maximise your earnings.
This process is continuous and adaptive, meaning Utilita Optimise makes decisions throughout the day. If the weather or other conditions change unexpectedly, our system adjusts its strategy. Utilita Optimise is always working to stay on top of these decisions, ensuring you get the most benefit from your battery.
Compared to manual control, Utilita Optimise saves you the time and takes the guesswork out of managing your system, making automatic decisions that maximise savings — all without you needing to lift a finger.
Utilita Optimise is free for 2 years and comes as standard with any install through Utilita Home. There are no additional add-ons or purchases. At the end of the free 2 years, it’s your decision whether you’d like to continue. If you do, you’ll start a new subscription with a recurring, monthly payment.
Simply head to this link and follow the sign-up process. Once you’ve entered some details about your system, we’ll finalise your set-up. Alternatively, if you’re a Utilita Home customer, your Solar Advisor will set you up on-site as part of your installation.
For our current list of supported manufacturers, typically you don’t need to inform them. However, we’ll handle this process on your behalf with your permission, where it’s required to access your account. If there are any changes to this arrangement, we’ll inform you.
On the Utilita Optimise dashboard, please click on the tariff recommender tab and then click the “View your recommended tariffs” button. The next screen will provide suggested tariffs and guide you through to switching. You’ll need to switch on the supplier’s website and when the switch is complete you’ll need to return to Utilita Optimise and update the tariffs in the settings or in the tariff recommender tab.
We’re here to help if you have any issues! You can send any questions, flag any problems or submit any feedback through our support desk by emailing HEC@utilita.co.uk.
*The additional savings attributed to Utilita Optimise are based on a model scenario involving a 5.32 kWh battery that fully charges and discharges once per day. Calculations assume usage against a single-rate electricity tariff of 25.73p/kWh. Optimisation savings are derived using a smart import tariff with a night rate of 7.9p/kWh and a day rate of 25.73p/kWh, alongside an export tariff of 15p/kWh. Actual savings may vary depending on individual usage patterns, tariff structures, and system performance.
**Your estimated combined savings are based on the recommended number of Longi Solar PV 485w panels included in your package and an electricity export rate of 15p per kWh. For a medium electricity usage home in the UK (using roughly 3500 kWh per year) you can save up to £894 per year by installing a 16-panel system with our 5.32kWh battery storage. You can also earn up to a further £441 per year by exporting excess energy back to the grid at an electricity export rate of 15p per kWh. The calculations follow MCS standard procedure and assume a self-consumption rate of 54% for systems with battery storage and 22% for those without. The current unit rate is based on the energy price set by Ofgem at 25.73p/kWh. Actual savings may vary depending on the specific equipment chosen and your precise annual energy consumption. Savings may also vary dependent on your property location and any obstacles which could cause your roof to be in shade, reducing the solar generation as a result.
***Upfront and monthly prices vary; apply for your personal quote. Offers are subject to status and finance agreement.