What Boxergy does

Boxergy Ltd is a Scottish residential renewable energy installer founded in 2017 and headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, with a regional branch in Dundee. The company designs, supplies, and installs integrated low-carbon energy systems for Scottish homeowners, with selective expansion into Northern England. Its core product set comprises monocrystalline and polycrystalline solar photovoltaic panels (typically 3-6kW systems), air source heat pumps from Vaillant, LG Therma V, and Riello, lithium iron phosphate battery storage from Alpha ESS and SolaX, and EV chargers. In 2024, Boxergy launched Hero2, a differentiated compact heat pump system that relocates the cylinder to an outdoor enclosure for space-constrained properties.

Boxergy operates a sales-led, consultation-driven go-to-market model. The sales process involves free site assessments, heat load calculations, and personalized system design, often leveraging Home Energy Scotland grant funding up to £9,000 per eligible household as a primary acquisition lever. Pricing is publicly disclosed at the system level, ranging from approximately £3,000 for entry-level heat pumps to £13,000 for larger 6kW solar systems, with bundle pricing for combined solar-plus-battery installations. The company maintains MCS, TrustMark, NAPIT, RECC, and Checkatrade certifications, which are prerequisites for grant eligibility and provide consumer protection.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation fees (hardware sales), supplemented by recurring service and maintenance contracts and on-demand emergency repair. The customer base is predominantly B2C residential, with a small presence in community and nonprofit installations. Additional partnerships with Octopus Energy and Home Energy Scotland embed Boxergy into smart-tariff and government-funding ecosystems. The company is privately held and founder-owned, with no institutional investment beyond a 2021 funding event from Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc.

Name

Boxergy

Legal name

Boxergy Ltd

Website

https://boxergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Boxergy is a Scottish residential renewable energy installer (founded 2017, Livingston HQ) that designs and installs solar PV, air source heat pumps, battery storage, EV chargers, and its Hero2 compact heat pump system for homeowners across Scotland and parts of Northern England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Edinburgh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Renewable Energy System Installation: Boxergy generates primary revenue through installation of solar panel systems, air source heat pumps, battery storage systems, and EV chargers. Revenue is earned as one-time installation fees for complete turnkey systems including equipment supply and professional installation. Systems range from individual components to comprehensive whole-house renewable energy solutions.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Recurring revenue from annual servicing of installed heat pumps, solar panels, and battery systems. Service contracts provide regular maintenance visits, system optimization, and warranty support.
3. Emergency Repair Services: On-demand repair services for heat pump breakdowns and system issues, including emergency callout capability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Boxergy is a residential renewable energy installation company that designs and installs solar PV panels, air source heat pumps, lithium iron phosphate battery storage systems, and EV chargers for Scottish homeowners. The company delivers turnkey systems from consultation and site assessment through professional installation and ongoing service, with expertise in navigating Home Energy Scotland government grants up to £9,000.

Product overview

Boxergy is a residential renewable energy installation company offering a portfolio of interconnected clean energy products. The core offering consists of solar PV panels for electricity generation, air source heat pumps for heating, and battery storage systems for energy independence. These products work synergistically: solar panels generate electricity, battery storage stores excess power for use during peak hours or at night, and heat pumps use electricity to provide efficient heating. The company also offers EV chargers and the Hero2 space-saving heat pump system as additional products, plus service and maintenance contracts for ongoing support. As an MCS-certified installer, Boxergy designs whole-house energy systems and guides customers through government funding options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Panels High-performance solar photovoltaic (PV) panel installation for residential properties, converting sunlight into electricity. Systems range from 3kW to 6kW using monocrystalline and polycrystalline panels from 350W to 450W per panel, with 25-year performance warranty operating at 80-85% efficiency after 25 years.
• Air Source Heat Pumps Air source heat pump (ASHP) systems that extract heat from outside air to heat homes and provide hot water. Boxergy installs brands including Vaillant (aroTHERM), LG Therma V (Gen 2 Monobloc), and Riello, with typical COP values of 3.2 to 3.7. Eligible for Home Energy Scotland grants up to £9,000.
• Battery Storage Systems Home energy storage battery systems that store excess solar power for later use, increasing self-consumption from 30-50% to 60-80%. Boxergy installs Alpha ESS and SolaX battery systems ranging from 5.7kWh to 11.6kWh using lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry, optimized for smart tariff integration.
• EV Charger Installation Smart electric vehicle home charging solutions installed by Boxergy, allowing EV owners to charge at home for rates as low as 7p per kWh when combined with smart tariffs. Sold as part of a whole-house energy ecosystem.
• Hero2 Heat Pump System A compact, space-saving heat pump system with the hot water cylinder stored externally in an enclosure, designed for homes with limited indoor space. Features single-day installation, no-mess indoor disruption, and approximately 15-year heat pump lifespan with 25-year enclosure lifespan. Priced at £3,000 for rural and £4,000 for other installations.
• Service & Maintenance Contracts Annual servicing, maintenance, and repair services for installed heat pumps, solar panels, and battery systems. Service contracts maintain warranty compliance and optimal system performance, with on-demand emergency repair callout capability for heat pump breakdowns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 75% reduction in energy bills during spring/summer months with solar panels
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Octopus EnergycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoxergy is an Octopus Trusted Partner, enabling collaboration on smart tariff solutions, energy optimization, and customer referrals. This partnership allows Boxergy to offer integrated renewable energy systems optimized for Octopus time-of-use tariffs such as Cosy Octopus.
• Home Energy Scotland / Energy Saving TrustcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBoxergy is an approved installer for the Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme, enabling eligible Scottish homeowners to access government funding up to £9,000 for heat pump installations. This partnership is a primary customer acquisition channel.
• Alpha ESScoreTechnology or IntegrationBoxergy installs Alpha ESS battery storage systems including the Smile series inverters and batteries. Alpha ESS is a specialist in residential and commercial energy storage solutions. Boxergy appears on Alpha ESS's approved installer finder.
• Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC)coreOthersRECC provides the consumer code that Boxergy follows, ensuring compliance with consumer protection standards. RECC also provides Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services for customer complaints.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Solar Energy UK: UK trade association for solar and storage. Comparable as a category-setter and policy advocate that shapes the same grant and accreditation regime Boxergy operates within, rather than as a direct installer competitor.
• Vaillant UK: Heat-pump manufacturer whose aroTHERM range Boxergy actively installs. Comparable through the shared equipment/installer ecosystem, though positioned upstream as a supplier rather than direct installer competitor.
• Mitsubishi Electric (Living Systems): Major heat-pump manufacturer with an established UK installer network. Comparable to Boxergy through shared customers and the same upstream equipment ecosystem, but upstream rather than competitor.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON UK: Large UK utility with a dedicated home-solutions division installing solar, heat pumps, batteries, and EV chargers. Directly comparable product set but with national infrastructure and supply-side integration Boxergy lacks.
• British Gas (Centrica): UK's largest energy supplier offering solar PV, heat pumps, batteries, and EV chargers as part of a broad home-services portfolio. Overlaps with Boxergy on residential heat-pump and solar installation but at much greater scale and with bundled energy supply.
• ScottishPower (Iberdrola): Major Scottish and UK utility with residential solar, heat-pump, and battery installation services. Boxergy's most direct incumbent competitor in Scotland given overlapping geography and customer target.
• OVO Energy: UK energy retailer offering heat-pump and EV-charger installations through partner networks, with a strong focus on smart tariffs. Comparable to Boxergy on tariff-led renewable heating proposition, though much larger customer base.
• EDF Energy: Major UK energy supplier with a heat-pump and solar installation offering under its home-solutions arm. Competes with Boxergy in residential low-carbon heat but offers much broader energy services and customer base.

Direct peers

• Kensa Heat Pumps: UK heat-pump specialist combining a manufacturer with a small installer network for residential and small-commercial ASHPs. Similar size and specialisation as Boxergy, with overlapping UK heat-pump installer DNA.
• Octopus Energy: UK energy supplier running a direct heat-pump and solar installation arm and partnering with trusted installers. Closely overlapping with Boxergy on renewable heating, smart-tariff integration, and Scottish residential customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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