How an £8,775 grant supercharged this sustainable energy business

The Challenge

For years Xerogrid relied on traditional methods to manage and optimise their renewable energy systems. For owner Ian and his team, this meant hours of hands-on work and no easy way to collect real-time accurate data.

With projects spanning the UK, Europe, West Africa and the Caribbean, there was a pressing need for a more efficient and less intensive approach.

Businesses in these off-grid locations faced significant challenges accessing utilities, often requiring expensive investments to connect to power grids or relying on environmentally detrimental generators.

The Solution

Recognising the need for innovation, Xerogrid turned to Digital Enterprise for support.

We enlisted the help of Leeds-based Hark and their leading energy management and industrial lT software to bring the complex connectivity and control requirements to life.

This advanced software takes inputs from solar, wind, and backup power sources to give users comprehensive control of the data.

Implementation & Impact

The software is a plug-and-play addition to the systems Xerogrid supplies across sectors including food production, eco-tourism, and manufacturing.

Hark Systems also provided Modbus Protocol training to allow Xerogrid to strengthen existing monitoring systems. Xerogrid will then licence this tailored software to end users for an annual fee, creating new revenue for the business.

With British software and tech support to bolster their offer, Ian and the team can confidently reassure clients about data and asset security.

The impact of the software has been remarkable. Not only has it unlocked the potential of renewable energy sources and improved reliability across Xerogrid’s operation, but it has also supported a significant step in the UK’s transition to net zero.

Businesses in remote locations now have a viable, efficient, and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional generators and utility connections.