Sustainability
Making better use of clean energy.
We want home energy technology to play a useful part in Northern Ireland’s future. Starting with existing batteries, our aim is to help households participate in a more flexible electricity network.
Our work is under development. The aims below guide that work; environmental benefits will need to be tested and measured as programmes develop.
Our direction
How our aims relate to the SDGs.
The UN Sustainable Development Goals set a shared direction for a more sustainable future. We see the following goals as relevant to the contribution Sharevolt Energy hopes to make.
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We aim to help make better use of renewable electricity by exploring when compatible batteries can store energy and reduce demand on the network. Any benefit would depend on how and when they operate.
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As the business develops, we want to build energy and technology skills in Northern Ireland and create opportunities for local work. We also aim to develop clear, fair terms for households that take part.
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Goal 9Industry, innovation and infrastructure
Read the UN goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructureWe plan to test whether many small home batteries can provide a dependable, coordinated response. Reliable measurement and respect for device limits would be essential before seeking wider network or market participation.
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We want to give local households a straightforward way to explore energy flexibility. Our longer-term ambition is to help communities make more of existing home energy equipment while putting household needs first.
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We aim to assess whether coordinated batteries can support lower-carbon electricity use. That means considering the timing of energy use, charging losses and the actual network response before making claims about emissions reductions.
These links to the goals reflect our own assessment of our ambitions. We have not verified SDG outcomes. Sharevolt Energy is not affiliated with or endorsed by the United Nations.
From aims to evidence
Progress we can show.
As programmes develop, we aim to assess actual device response, participant outcomes and environmental effects.
Beyond batteries, we also want to explore the role of compatible electric vehicles, heat pumps and other flexible home energy devices.
Why flexibility mattersTest the response
Use a pilot to establish what equipment can reliably deliver, while respecting household needs and device limits.
Assess the wider effects
Look at energy costs, charging losses, battery use and the electricity involved. A change in timing alone does not prove a climate benefit.
Share what we learn
We intend to explain findings, limitations and next steps, and use the evidence to improve future programmes.
Start with the battery you already own.
Register your interest to explore whether your home battery could take part.