Windfall Energy enables flat-owners and renters to benefit from the clean-energy transition by taking control of their electricity usage.
Why
Energy bills are increasing for everyone. If you live in a big house with a roof you can install solar panels or put a big battery in the garage to capture cheaper off-peak energy which often comes from abundant amounts of wind energy which is otherwise wasted.
If you’re a renter or live in a flat there’s not much you can do to get control of your energy bills.
This means a lot of people are being left behind in the green transition. Over two million homes in London alone, millions more in the UK, and over a hundred million in Europe.
What
People in flats can’t practically generate their own electricity via solar panels. But by using a home battery they can decouple when energy is purchased from when it is used.
The Windfall Battery does exactly that. It monitors the electricity on the grid for price and carbon intensity and charges up at the optimum times. Then, when everyone else is cooking dinner with expensive peak electricity, the battery powers the house with cheap and green stored energy.
Who
Ashley and Rob met at a Green IoT Meetup, and were both looking for ways to use their skills and experience to have a positive impact on the climate crisis. They shared a frustration that it’s difficult to make a difference to your energy consumption when you live in a flat.
After spending time researching solutions, and visiting Germany to understand the emerging Balkonkraftwerk movement, it became clear that there was a wide gap in the market for products designed specifically with this audience in mind.
Founders
Ashley Grealish
Co-founder & CEO
Startup engineering leader, with experience creating innovative solar battery systems which brought clean energy to 500,000+ homes in rural East Africa. Previously creating the largest platform for managing Utility EV Smart Charging programs as VP of Engineering and CTO at ev.energy.
Rob Hallifax
Co-founder & CPO
Product leader with experience building both digital and physical products. Previous work has involved Internet of Things systems, scientific instrumentation, and design platforms. Rob has founded two companies to commercialise consumer products after multiple crowdfunding campaigns. He’s also a double world record holder.
Backers
We’re proud to be backed by Bethnal Green Ventures, Europe’s leading early stage tech-for-good VC.