Solar & Storage Subscription
Solar and battery storage, fully funded and managed at scale
Help residents reduce their energy costs and improve the performance of your housing portfolio, without the upfront infrastructure investment.
Solar & Storage Subscription
Solar and battery storage, fully funded and managed at scale
Help residents reduce their energy costs and improve the performance of your housing portfolio, without the upfront infrastructure investment.
Funded infrastructure
No upfront investment required for eligible homes.
Managed delivery
From assessment and installation to long-term support.
Resident value
Designed to deliver clear net savings and a simple customer experience.
Built to scale
A repeatable model for portfolios, communities and partner-led programmes.
Funded infrastructure
No upfront investment required for eligible homes.
Managed delivery
From assessment and installation to long-term support.
Resident value
Designed to deliver clear net savings and a simple customer experience.
Built to scale
A repeatable model for portfolios, communities and partner-led programmes.
Funding the domestic energy transition
Funded infrastructure
SMS funds solar PV, battery storage and supporting infrastructure as long-life energy assets.
Managed delivery
Property assessment, supplier coordination, installation and resident communications come together in one service.
Long-term performance
Metis manages the assets through the contract term, with a model that can extend as your programme grows.
Funding the domestic energy transition
Funded infrastructure
SMS funds solar PV, battery storage and supporting infrastructure as long-life energy assets.
Managed delivery
Property assessment, supplier coordination, installation and resident communications come together in one service.
Long-term performance
Metis manages the assets through the contract term, with a model that can extend as your programme grows.
Built around your homes and the people who live in them
Housing associations and registered providers
Funded portfolios
Managed solar and battery storage without the upfront infrastructure capital requirement.
Shaped around residents
Property assessment and resident needs inform a programme aligned with your housing and asset priorities.
Support throughout
Resident engagement, installation and long-term management support lower bills, better home performance and manageable delivery.
Local authorities and public-sector partners
Local ambitions
Turn local decarbonisation ambitions into funded residential infrastructure.
Trusted relationships
Your local relationships provide a trusted route to residents.
Coordinated programmes
SMS brings funding, technology and delivery for suitable homes and customer groups, supporting affordability, resilience and carbon objectives.
Partners supporting private homeowners
Managed home energy
A route to solar and battery storage without purchasing the infrastructure upfront.
Clear customer proposition
Trusted partner programmes assess suitability and potential savings, and explain commercial arrangements.
Managed journey
Support from engagement and installation through to ongoing operation.
Built around your homes and the people who live in them
Housing associations and registered providers
Funded portfolios
Managed solar and battery storage without the upfront infrastructure capital requirement.
Shaped around residents
Property assessment and resident needs inform a programme aligned with your housing and asset priorities.
Support throughout
Resident engagement, installation and long-term management support lower bills, better home performance and manageable delivery.
Local authorities and public-sector partners
Local ambitions
Turn local decarbonisation ambitions into funded residential infrastructure.
Trusted relationships
Your local relationships provide a trusted route to residents.
Coordinated programmes
SMS brings funding, technology and delivery for suitable homes and customer groups, supporting affordability, resilience and carbon objectives.
Partners supporting private homeowners
Managed home energy
A route to solar and battery storage without purchasing the infrastructure upfront.
Clear customer proposition
Trusted partner programmes assess suitability and potential savings, and explain commercial arrangements.
Managed journey
Support from engagement and installation through to ongoing operation.
How the service works
Programme fit
Start with your objectives, properties and customers.
Suitability and value
Assess existing infrastructure, energy use and technical suitability. Financial and customer modelling inform programme scope and potential value.
Funded assets
SMS provides capital for eligible energy assets and supporting infrastructure.
Agreed structure
Agree service scope, responsibilities and the customer proposition.
Home Comfort Charge
Where an end customer pays a regular managed-service charge, this is described as the Home Comfort Charge.
Programme design
Shape the technical solution and delivery journey around the homes involved.
Resident engagement
Trusted customer relationships support communications, education, sign-up and onboarding. Residents receive clear explanations of benefits and any applicable charge.
Managed installation
SMS manages installation, commissioning, quality assurance and programme coordination.
Integrated system
Solar PV, storage, controls and electrical infrastructure are installed together across agreed properties.
SMS ownership
SMS retains ownership after installation.
Long-term support
Monitoring, planned and reactive maintenance, performance management and lifecycle replacement are included within the agreed contract.
Managed operation
Residents benefit from professionally managed assets, while your organisation avoids taking on their ongoing operation.
Performance optimisation
Data, smart controls, tariff insight and relevant flexibility opportunities help improve performance over time.
Built to scale
A consistent funding and delivery framework supports further suitable properties. Data and reporting inform future deployment.
How the service works
Programme fit
Start with your objectives, properties and customers.
Suitability and value
Assess existing infrastructure, energy use and technical suitability. Financial and customer modelling inform programme scope and potential value.
Funded assets
SMS provides capital for eligible energy assets and supporting infrastructure.
Agreed structure
Agree service scope, responsibilities and the customer proposition.
Home Comfort Charge
Where an end customer pays a regular managed-service charge, this is described as the Home Comfort Charge.
Programme design
Shape the technical solution and delivery journey around the homes involved.
Resident engagement
Trusted customer relationships support communications, education, sign-up and onboarding. Residents receive clear explanations of benefits and any applicable charge.
Managed installation
SMS manages installation, commissioning, quality assurance and programme coordination.
Integrated system
Solar PV, storage, controls and electrical infrastructure are installed together across agreed properties.
SMS ownership
SMS retains ownership after installation.
Long-term support
Monitoring, planned and reactive maintenance, performance management and lifecycle replacement are included within the agreed contract.
Managed operation
Residents benefit from professionally managed assets, while your organisation avoids taking on their ongoing operation.
Performance optimisation
Data, smart controls, tariff insight and relevant flexibility opportunities help improve performance over time.
Built to scale
A consistent funding and delivery framework supports further suitable properties. Data and reporting inform future deployment.
The technology behind the service
Solar PV
Generate electricity at the property and reduce the amount that needs to be purchased from the grid.
Battery storage
Store locally generated or lower-cost electricity for use when it is needed, helping residents make better use of the energy available to them.
Smart energy controls
Coordinate how and when electricity is generated, stored and used. Controls also support ongoing monitoring and optimisation.
Supporting electrical infrastructure
Include eligible electrical works, controls and supporting equipment required for safe, effective operation.
The technology behind the service
Solar PV
Generate electricity at the property and reduce the amount that needs to be purchased from the grid.
Battery storage
Store locally generated or lower-cost electricity for use when it is needed, helping residents make better use of the energy available to them.
Smart energy controls
Coordinate how and when electricity is generated, stored and used. Controls also support ongoing monitoring and optimisation.
Supporting electrical infrastructure
Include eligible electrical works, controls and supporting equipment required for safe, effective operation.
Delivered by SMS
Energy infrastructure experience
Metis combines funded infrastructure with SMS's nationwide delivery capability and long-term asset management.
End-to-end capability
Programme development, customer engagement, installation and ongoing operation support delivery across residential portfolios.
Independent technology approach
SMS works with different partners, customers and technologies to meet programme outcomes.
Delivered by SMS
Energy infrastructure experience
Metis combines funded infrastructure with SMS's nationwide delivery capability and long-term asset management.
End-to-end capability
Programme development, customer engagement, installation and ongoing operation support delivery across residential portfolios.
Independent technology approach
SMS works with different partners, customers and technologies to meet programme outcomes.
Oxfordshire County Council
See the model in practice
One residential programme
Oxfordshire County Council and SMS bring together funding, technology, customer engagement and delivery.
See the evidence
Explore the partnership and customer proposition, and how the approach can inform deployment across other suitable communities and portfolios.
Oxfordshire County Council
See the model in practice
One residential programme
Oxfordshire County Council and SMS bring together funding, technology, customer engagement and delivery.
See the evidence
Explore the partnership and customer proposition, and how the approach can inform deployment across other suitable communities and portfolios.
Your questions answered
The service supports organisations delivering residential energy programmes, including housing associations, registered providers, local authorities and partners working with private homeowners.
We assess suitability around the properties, customers, technical requirements and objectives of each programme.
Your questions answered
The service supports organisations delivering residential energy programmes, including housing associations, registered providers, local authorities and partners working with private homeowners.
We assess suitability around the properties, customers, technical requirements and objectives of each programme.
Let's assess what solar and storage could deliver for your portfolio.
Explore your portfolio
Whether starting a first programme or extending an existing one, understand where funded solar PV and battery storage could work.
Shape the right programme
Tell us about your properties, residents and decarbonisation priorities. We will assess suitability and shape funding, delivery and long-term support around your needs.
Let's assess what solar and storage could deliver for your portfolio.
Explore your portfolio
Whether starting a first programme or extending an existing one, understand where funded solar PV and battery storage could work.
Shape the right programme
Tell us about your properties, residents and decarbonisation priorities. We will assess suitability and shape funding, delivery and long-term support around your needs.