Rent Battery Storage Instead of Buying

NRG Solutions finances, builds and operates the battery storage on your premises. You provide the space. No equity, no risk, revenue from day 1.

How the RENTAL Model Works

NRG Solutions covers the entire value chain: financing, planning, construction, grid connection, energy management and maintenance. As a site partner, you provide an area of approx. 80 m².

The storage system is managed via NRG's own balance group on the Swiss energy market: ancillary services, arbitrage, peak shaving and self-consumption optimisation generate revenue around the clock.

Your compensation is transparently structured, either as fixed rental income or as a proportional share of the storage system's revenues (revenue share). No hidden costs, no surprises.

Own Balance Group

NRG controls the storage via its own balance group. This means: direct market participation, optimal ancillary services marketing and maximum revenue without intermediaries.

RENTAL Model: Roles & Responsibilities NRG Solutions Financing Planning & Construction Grid Connection Energy Management Maintenance & Monitoring Balance Group Insurance Risk: NRG Site Partner Provide Space (from approx. 80 m²) No Equity No Operations No Risk Compensation: fixed or variable Revenue from ancillary services, arbitrage, peak shaving

INVEST vs. RENTAL Comparison

NRG Solutions offers two models for battery storage projects. The INVEST model is aimed at capital providers with direct participation. The RENTAL model targets site partners without equity commitment.

Criterion INVEST RENTAL
Equity Capital Yes No
Operations & Management Optionally by NRG Always by NRG
Risk With the investor With NRG
Return Higher (direct participation) Predictable (fixed or variable compensation)
Balance Sheet Impact Capitalised as asset No balance sheet impact
Contract Duration Flexible 15-20 years
Own Balance Group Optional Always (NRG)

Three Benefits at a Glance

CHF 0

Upfront Investment

NRG Solutions finances the battery storage system entirely. You provide the space, we provide the storage. No equity, no bank loan, no balance sheet impact.

From Day 1

Revenue

The storage system earns from the very first day: revenue from ancillary services, arbitrage and peak shaving flows immediately. No waiting period, no ramp-up risk.

Full-Service

Operations by NRG

NRG handles installation, energy management, maintenance and monitoring. You have zero operational burden. Our team controls the storage via our own balance group.

Who is the RENTAL Model For?

Companies with Unused Space

Do you have industrial or commercial space that is not being used productively? From approx. 80 m², the space is sufficient for a 5 MWh storage system. The area generates revenue instead of costs.

Companies with Budget Constraints

A BESS investment of CHF 2-5 million does not fit your capital budget? With the RENTAL model, the capital question is eliminated. The storage is financed through its revenue, not through your budget.

Risk-Free Entry into the Energy Market

You want to benefit from the energy transition without bearing market risks? NRG takes on the management risk. Your return is predictable, whether as fixed rental income or as a revenue share.

Property Owners with Grid Connections

An existing grid connection with spare capacity is ideal. The storage system uses the existing infrastructure and generates additional value creation without structural changes to the building.

The Path to a Rental Battery Storage

In a free consultation, we assess the suitability of your site: available space, grid connection, access and zoning compliance. Within a few days, you receive an initial assessment of whether the RENTAL model works for your property.

NRG analyses the revenue potential of your site: grid tariffs, ancillary services market data, arbitrage potential and local conditions. You receive a transparent business case with revenue scenarios.

Together we define the compensation model: fixed rental income or revenue share. The contract governs duration, revenue distribution, decommissioning and options transparently. No hidden costs.

NRG organises planning, building permits, delivery and installation. The containerised storage system is placed on your site and connected to the grid. Typical project duration: 6-12 months from contract signing.

NRG manages the storage via our own balance group: ancillary services marketing, arbitrage, peak shaving and self-consumption optimisation. You receive regular reports and your agreed compensation.

Could the RENTAL model work for your site?

Together we check whether your site meets the requirements and which model fits.

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Headquarters

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6039 Root D4

Branch Office

Rue des Moulins 51
2000 Neuchâtel
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Frequently Asked Questions

As a site partner, you incur no investment costs. NRG finances, builds and operates the storage system. You provide the space and receive compensation for it, either as fixed rent or as a revenue share of the storage system's earnings.

For a 5 MWh containerised storage system, you need approx. 80 m² of paved area plus access for truck delivery. The area does not need to meet any special requirements. An existing grid connection with spare capacity is optimal but not mandatory.

Typical contract durations are 15-20 years. The duration depends on the compensation model and storage size. After the contract ends, the storage is professionally decommissioned, or you optionally take it over.

NRG bears the full operational and maintenance risk. Repairs, spare parts and insurance are included in our full-service package. The storage system is monitored around the clock, and faults are proactively resolved.

Yes. In addition to the RENTAL model, NRG also offers an INVEST model. As an investor, you acquire the storage system, and NRG optionally handles operations. The return is higher, but the risk lies with you. Both models can be compared in the initial consultation.

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