The energy transition is in full swing, and organisations are looking for increasingly creative ways to respond. One model that is rapidly gaining ground is Energy as a Service. This approach shifts the focus from owning energy installations to purchasing energy as a service. Just like with mobility as a service or software as a service, you do not pay for the product itself, but for the value it delivers.
A company that wants solar panels or a battery does not need to buy these installations itself. Instead, it subscribes to a service: the provider takes care of the financing, installation, maintenance and management of the system. The client then pays a predictable amount per month or per unit of use. No large upfront investment, yet still meeting sustainability requirements and saving on energy costs.
For many organisations, this lowers the threshold for taking steps towards a smarter and more sustainable energy system. There is no need to first develop a business case or build up in-house expertise — you can get started right away.
Energy as a Service may sound straightforward, but behind the scenes, it is anything but. Providing energy as a service requires precise insight into how much energy is needed, when it is needed, where there is capacity, and how installations can work together in the most efficient way. This is where digital systems come into play.
An Energy Management System is essential. It provides oversight and control, helps reduce peak loads and prevents waste. Our own EMS plays a key role in this: it connects generation, storage, consumption and grid capacity, enabling intelligent and efficient energy control.
Whether you work with an EaaS provider or own your installations, an EMS makes the difference between simply becoming more sustainable and truly operating in an efficient, flexible and futureproof way.
Energy as a Service shows that we can look at energy in a different way: not as something to own, but as something to use intelligently. Whether you manage it yourself or through a service provider, one thing remains true: control is key. Only with insight, flexibility and smart systems can we keep the energy system reliable, affordable and sustainable.