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Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS): Energy Storage Without Investment

The energy market is changing rapidly. Rising costs, stricter sustainability requirements, and grid congestion are forcing organizations to make new choices. Battery-as-a-Service offers an immediate solution that combines flexibility and reliability. No major upfront investment is required, yet you can immediately benefit from smart energy storage and optimal grid capacity.

  • No upfront investment: Immediate access to battery storage without capital expenditure (CAPEX).
  • A completely hassle-free solution: Boltainer handles installation, maintenance, and management; you don’t have to worry about the technical side of things.
  • Smart yield optimization: Maximizing revenue through the imbalance market using BBOLT’s control system.

What is Battery-as-a-Service?

BAAS is a subscription model for battery capacity. Boltainer supplies the battery, installs, maintains, and manages the system, and scales the capacity monthly to meet your needs.

  • Fixed monthly fee for battery capacity
  • Variable monthly commitment (scale up/scale down)
  • Installation, maintenance, and service included
  • Smart control via EMS (BBOLT) for optimal deployment

BAAS is particularly well-suited for organizations with fluctuating energy demand, growth plans, or limited grid capacity. If your energy consumption is completely stable and predictable, ownership may sometimes be a better fit. That’s why we always start with a simulation based on your specific situation.

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What BAAS offers you

Battery-as-a-Service is designed to make energy flexible and manageable in an increasingly unpredictable market. BAAS combines storage, control, and scalability into a single model, allowing energy to adapt to your business operations without requiring fixed investments or technical complexity.

Battery storage as simple and accessible as a software or telecom subscription

“We’re removing the barrier. Business owners don’t want to own a battery; they want control over their energy. With BAAS, we handle everything—more cost-effective than renting and with no upfront investment.”

Orlando Founder of Boltainer

Operational reliability during grid congestion

When your energy demand exceeds your connection capacity, storage makes up the difference. This prevents downtime and allows you to carry out your plans within existing grid limits.

Better control over costs and revenues

Storage prevents losses during periods when feed-in rates are unfavorable and enables the smart use of energy when it yields the greatest financial or operational benefits.

Flexibility without ownership

You use storage when you need it, without being tied down by ownership, depreciation, or maintenance.

Why BAAS is relevant today

Many organizations do not have a constant demand for energy. Instead, they experience peaks: seasonal surges, increased production, temporary spikes in charging demand, or times when grid capacity is limited. Buying a battery is often too costly, and renting one is, in practice, expensive and inflexible.

BAAS was developed for situations like this: temporary extra capacity when you need it, without tying up capital when you don’t. In addition to financial flexibility, BAAS also offers technological assurance. In a rapidly evolving market, an organization using BAAS runs no risk of ending up with outdated equipment. We ensure that the hardware and software always meet the latest standards and market requirements.

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BBOLT's role: from storage to smart deployment

Boltainer collaborates with its sister company, BBOLT. The EMS and trading software determines when it is most effective to store, use, or trade energy. As a result, storage is not used passively, but is actively deployed based on real-time data and market conditions (such as EPEX and the imbalance market).

  • Real-time control of storage based on consumption, grid status, and market prices
  • Automatic participation in the EPEX and imbalance markets when it adds value
  • Active use of flexibility rather than passive energy storage
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“We saved €50,000 on our energy bill in the very first year. Not only did this result in significant cost savings, but it was also a major step toward sustainability. A win-win for our company!”

Review from the agricultural sector

How BAAS works in practice

1

Analysis of your situation

We analyze consumption, generation, and peak periods to determine the appropriate capacity.

2

Installation and connection

The battery is connected to your system (and any PV panels or chargers) and is put into operation.

3

Smart control via BBOLT

The energy management system controls charging and discharging based on data, grid conditions, and market opportunities.

4

Scale up or down on a monthly basis

Is your energy demand changing? Then your capacity will adjust accordingly, without the need for new investment rounds.

Battery solutions for every energy need

Energy storage container

BOLT-20: The rugged powerhouse for heavy industry and off-grid projects.

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This gives you the following:

  • Fully customized to meet your specific energy needs
  • Suitable for heavy and fluctuating loads
  • Off-grid applications with a robust design that are easy to transport

These batteries are suitable for:

  • Construction companies and industrial projects in need of a reliable power supply

Energy Storage Cabinet

BOLT-107 & 215: Compact and scalable power reliability for small and medium-sized businesses and fixed locations.

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This gives you the following:

  • Easy to scale up in parallel for any situation or location
  • High-quality Tier 1 battery cells, with Dutch software
  • Batteries available directly from stock

These batteries are suitable for:

  • Fixed locations where reliable energy storage is essential

We love to share success stories

Farmer Dairy farmer

"Our solar panels are really paying off now! With Boltainer batteries and BBT software, we use our own electricity whenever it suits us and save a lot on feed-in tariffs."

Fleet & Equipment Manager Construction company

"We need far fewer diesel generators on the construction site. Combined with battery storage, we now always have a reliable and sustainable power supply, no matter where we're working."

Facilities Manager Industrial sector

"Thanks to Boltainer, we've reduced our energy costs by over 30% and are no longer subject to grid restrictions. Our production is running more efficiently than ever!"

Battery Storage in Practice

SOLAR OPTIMIZATION AT AN AGRICULTURAL SOLAR PARK

Overijssel
With the BOLT-40 and forecasting software, an agricultural solar farm no longer feeds electricity back into the grid at low rates, but instead stores it and sells it at the best possible time.

Results

  • Energy stored and managed locally
  • Earning on the EPEX and imbalance markets

Jumbo Mieremet launches 400 kW fast charger with battery storage

Jumbo Mieremet in The Hague became the first supermarket in the region to install a 400 kW DC fast-charging station with 430 kWh of battery storage. Thanks to the smart use of storage, two cars can charge simultaneously without placing an additional load on the power grid.

Results

  • Fast charging without overloading the grid
  • Charging two cars at the same time

Frequently Asked Questions About BAAS

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Is BAAS cheaper than renting?

BAAS was designed as an alternative to traditional leasing models: fixed monthly costs, monthly scalability, and full service included. The total cost depends on capacity and usage, but the model is specifically designed to lower the barrier to entry without requiring ownership.

Can BAAS work without solar panels?

Yes. BAAS is all about flexibility in your energy management. Solar panels can provide additional benefits, but they are not required.

Can I scale up as my demand grows?

Yes. Capacity can be increased or decreased on a monthly basis, depending on your usage, processes, and plans.

Who manages the battery and the software?

Boltainer handles installation, maintenance, and service. The system is controlled via BBOLT software, which ensures the battery is used efficiently without requiring any daily intervention on your part.

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Want to know how BAAS can benefit your situation? A simulation report will give you insight into the impact on costs, capacity, and potential revenue, based on your energy profile.