How Axle works
The basics
What is Axle and how does it work?
Axle is a UK energy technology company. We connect home batteries like yours to the country’s energy markets, so you can earn money by helping to supp...
What is a grid event?
A grid event is a short window, usually one hour, when the electricity grid is under stress and needs extra support. During that window we schedule yo...
Your earnings
How much can I earn?
You earn £1 for every kWh your battery exports during a grid event. On top of that, there’s a guaranteed minimum of £10 a month. If your event earnin...
Where does the £1/kWh come from
Your battery earns value in a few different ways at once: supporting the grid when it’s under stress, trading energy, and helping your local network a...
Compatibility & safety
Will taking part affect my battery or its warranty?
No. Everything we do stays within your manufacturer’s safety limits, and exporting during an event is very similar to the normal daily charging and di...
Does Axle work with my tariff, supplier or Feed-in Tariff?
Axle works with every energy supplier and tariff in the UK, with two exceptions: Intelligent Octopus Go and Intelligent Octopus Flux. We don’t have an...
Can I use Axle with Home Assistant?
Yes. You can keep control of your battery through Home Assistant or other third-party scheduling software. We only dispatch during grid events, and th...