Design your solar and storage

Yes — and we show you the numbers before anything goes ahead. Farmers are right to be cautious. A lot of solar salesmen have over-promised in the past. WattBox is different because: • We model your real load profile, not generic estimates • Savings come from tariff differences (cheap → expensive), not optimistic solar assumptions • Even without new solar, you save simply by charging off-peak and avoiding peak rates • We don't proceed unless the numbers stack up for your farm If it won't save you money, we tell you upfront.

Yes — we size the WattBox specifically around your biggest load events (milking, cooling, ventilation, pumps). We look at: • Peak kW demand • Duration of high-load windows • Motor start currents • Existing solar/export patterns WattBox units come in multiple sizes (40–200+ kWh), and we only recommend a system that can comfortably handle your peaks. If it won't cope, we simply won't sell it to you.

Either up front or via a financing loan, splitting the cost up over 5 years. This keeps the monthly cost lower than the monthly savings, meaning the system pays for itself from day one. We can point you towards lenders who understand agricultural energy projects, or you can use your existing bank. No big upfront hit. Just a steady monthly cost covered by the savings.

WattBox uses industrial-grade Victron hardware, built for continuous operation in tough environments. • No moving parts • Remote monitoring 24/7 • Alarms and early-warning notifications • Most issues can be diagnosed remotely • On-farm components are modular and easy to service If something ever did fail, your farm wouldn't go offline — the system automatically falls back to grid power. In the off chance there is a problem, an engineer will be sent out within 24 hours. WattBox never interrupts your operations.

Almost always: No. Battery systems don't increase your maximum demand, so they're normally straightforward for DNOs to approve. If you already have solar, this is even easier — the paperwork is similar and we handle it for you. And if export isn't required, it's even simpler. We take care of the DNO process end-to-end.

Installation is done outside your core operating hours. Most installs take 1–2 days and require no shutdown of equipment. • No digging or trenching • No rewiring of the whole farm • No disruption to milking or cooling • System sits outside in its own enclosure We plan the install around your timetable so nothing stops running.

Yes — WattBox qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA). That means you can deduct the full cost of your WattBox from your taxable profits in the year you buy it, up to the current AIA limit (£1 million for most businesses). This can significantly reduce your tax bill and improve the payback even further. Speak to your accountant to confirm how AIA applies to your specific situation.