GRYD

Rachel England spoke to GRYD about its solar-as-a-service offering, which could help developers build homes that include renewable energy at an affordable price ☀️ CEO Mohamed Gaafar told elemental: "Our model removes the burden of high upfront hardware costs that developers typically face, helping them to reduce their overall build cost and meet the regulatory building requirements of Part L and the upcoming Future Homes Standard." Read the feature 👇 https://lnkd.in/dgh8tuSe

🏡 The UK’s Future Homes Standard is set to introduce stringent new carbon mandates for all new homes, driving the market for rooftop solar power. UK startup GRYD is at the forefront of this trend, aiming to reduce costs and risks for homeowners while capitalising on the growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. The company is tapping into institutional capital, traditionally reserved for utility-scale solar projects, to add residential rooftop systems to entire housing developments. Homeowners do not purchase the solar hardware. Instead, they pay for the electricity produced on their roofs at a price lower than traditional grid power. This eliminates the large one-off costs and long-term financing contracts that can put homeowners off when considering an investment in solar. Using AI, GRYD optimises energy use at the appliance level, creating a ‘virtual power plant’ where homes can share electricity independently of the public grid. #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #SolarPower #FutureHomes #Innovation #GreenEnergy #GRYDEnergy #AI #VirtualPowerPlant #Housing #EnergyEfficiency

☀️ We’ve been keeping this one under wraps for a while 🚀💡 
We're thrilled to announce the successful completion of our first commercial pilot project in St. Ives, Cornwall! 
🔑 Project Highlights: - Partnered with BK Developments and Good Energy for this groundbreaking project - 3 new homes equipped with zero-cost smart solar systems - 12.75kW solar PV capacity and 15kWh battery storage across the three homes - Fixed-price solar service subscription free from inflation and market volatility giving the home’s energy price certainty for the life of the system. - First-of-its-kind residential export-only partnership with Good Energy - Proving GRYD can deliver cheaper cleaner energy for homes without the high cost of solar hardware purchase and ownership. 🤝 Industry-First Partnership: We're proud to be collaborating with Good Energy for a first-of-its-kind export-only power purchase agreement in the residential space. This partnership allows us to sell excess energy back to the grid, keeping subscription prices low for homeowners. A huge thanks to Nina McDouall for championing GRYD and your continued support. 💰 Economic Benefits: - For Developers and homeowners: Up to £10k savings in hardware costs per home - For Homeowners: Up to 85% of energy needs met, with overall savings of up to 20% compared to traditional grid supply 🏆 Results from our pilot (April-August 2024): - Average 14% savings on electricity bills - Grid dependence as low as 17% - 72% reduction in CO2 emissions - And this is before we’ve activated intelligent optimisation and grid flexibility! 🤖 This project demonstrates how we're revolutionizing residential solar adoption, eliminating upfront costs, and helping the UK move towards its net-zero ambitions. 🙋🏻♂️ Interested in learning more or partnering with us? Let's connect! #CleanEnergy #SolarPower #Sustainability #InnovationInEnergy #NetZero

Excited to pitch GRYD Energy at PropTech Connect this Thursday! ⚡️🌞 Come along to hear how we’re deploying smart solar & battery systems onto new-build homes, at zero cost to property developers & homeowners. 🏠🔋 Drop me a note if you are attending - it would be great to meet you there. 🙌🏾 #PropTechConnect #realestate #proptech #solarenergy

🚀Introducing the Startup Stage at PropTech Connect - demystifying early stage business in the industry, and helping PropTechs reach their potential.🚀 This stage will be unlike anything you've seen before. Angel investors will be unlocking what they do, real estate leaders will be reverse pitching to startups, shining a light on what they can do to get themselves heard, and startups will get the chance to pitch to potential investors in our 'Startup Showdown'. 📃The full agenda for next week can now be viewed on the PropTech Connect website. 🎫Don't have your ticket yet? We have issued our final release of just 150 spaces, so make sure to grab yours before its too late!👇 https://lnkd.in/eudXzGDS Aconterra REACH UK PGIM Real Estate MARCOL PT1 properti Sorair Technologies Susteco, A Bosch Company Convey Guru PlanningHub Kotini EverKnock Blocktype Mappa GRYD KnokKnok conveyo Visuado Aura Vision SurveySphere✨ Smart Building Collective | Certification AI Forge TDS Aroundtown Cushman & Wakefield Grosvenor CERT - What's next, starts here. UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) Mokki • Certified B Corporation JLB Partners Just Move In Safe2 Ltd National Residential Landlords Association - NRLA #PropTechConnect #Startup #PropTech #RealEstate

Solar energy in the UK is a hive of activity! 🌞 You may have seen GRYD recently became a fully-fledged member of Solar Energy UK, the leading trade association for solar in the country. As it turns out, we’re not the only ones! There are now over 400 members and this recent growth reflects the booming solar industry and the increasing focus on renewable energy solutions in the UK. As the co-founders of GRYD, Mohamed Gaafar, Tom Jordan, and I see this as a clear indicator of the massive opportunity in the solar space. The government's commitment to net zero and recent policy changes supporting solar alongside an increase in the construction of new homes are creating a perfect storm for innovation and growth. GRYD's zero-cost solar proposition enables property developers to include intelligently optimised smart solar systems on all new-build homes while completely removing the cost of solar and battery hardware. Our innovative model makes sustainable living more accessible and affordable than ever before, while perfectly positioning us at the forefront of a rooftop energy revolution. We're excited to be part of this thriving community and to contribute to the UK's sustainable energy future. ☀️⚡️🔋🏠🌱

Is the UK a good place for solar? ☀️ Since starting GRYD, this is the question we have been asked the most. The simple answer is, YES! The UK has a reputation for being grey and wet , but we actually receive plenty of the sun's energy over the course of a year—more than enough to provide the majority of our homes' energy needs. You may think the hotter the better when it comes to places prime for solar energy generation, but while it’s true places like the UAE, India, and the Sahara Desert have high solar potential, the high temperatures cause the operating efficiency of a solar panel to drop. Higher temperatures make the silicon cells less effective at converting sunlight into electricity, which can lead to a decrease in output capacity of about 0.5% for each degree above the optimum range. The ideal temperature range for a solar panel is between 20°C to 25°C—this is the point at which it tends to produce the most electricity. The UK's temperate climate means that our solar panels can often operate within this optimal range, ensuring consistent and efficient energy production. It's also worth noting that, while higher temperatures do reduce the efficiency of solar panels, they won’t stop working completely unless temperatures hit around 85°C, so they’re still a great source of clean energy even in the hottest places on Earth! 🔥 At GRYD, we're building a smarter, cleaner energy future for the UK. We’re embracing the power of the sun to move towards a sustainable future, where every home has solar and storage as standard! ☀️⚡️🔋🌱