Know exactly what you’ll earn each month
Guaranteed Grid Rewards
Fixed Monthly Payout
Guaranteed Grid Rewards offers a fixed monthly payout, locked in for 36 months, so your payments remain the same even when energy markets move.
You simply make a portion of your battery available for grid balancing, and the system handles the rest in AI mode, quietly supporting a more stable, greener grid while you enjoy real peace of mind.
The payout amount is set at the time you enroll, calculated based on your location and system setup.
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Guaranteed or Flexible Payouts
Learn about the main differences between our Guaranteed Grid Rewards and Flexible Grid Rewards
Guaranteed Grid Rewards
Guaranteed Grid Rewards offers a fixed guaranteed amount paid out directly to your account every single month for 3 years. This option shields you from market volatility so you know exactly how much you will earn over the next 36 months.
Flexible Grid Rewards
Flexible Grid Rewards offers market based variable payouts. With this option, your earnings will be linked to your system’s participation and grid balancing market prices available through your energy supplier in your area. Earnings for this option cannot be guaranteed.
Guaranteed Monthly Earnings
Variable Earnings
After first month of participation
After first month of participation + 3 months of enrollment
No surprises
✅ Important to know before you sign up
It is vital you read through the following information on eligibility, payout types, supplier details and terms, before you choose Flexible or Guaranteed Grid Rewards.
If you’re currently earning Grid Rewards in Schedule Mode, we recommend staying in that mode to continue receiving payments.
If you switch to AI Mode, you cannot re-enrol into Schedule Mode Grid Rewards
(support planned for late 2026)
General
You can sign up any time
After the app update (January 7th, 2026) you may see a one-time pop-up. You can safely dismiss it and sign up later.
Read up before choosing
Understand the difference between Flexible and Guaranteed Grid Rewards before you start.
Use the calculator + FAQs
Use the calculator on this page to compare estimated payouts and review the most asked questions.
AI mode will be activated
To participate in grid balancing and earn rewards, AI mode is required and will be turned on during sign-up.
Participation hours affect earnings
Limiting participation hours can reduce earning potential (24/7 participation is recommended for maximum potential).
Supplier choice matters
Some suppliers are tagged [Premium], indicating access to more balancing services and higher earning potential.
Select the correct supplier
Choosing a supplier you’re not actually a customer with may affect your contract and payouts later.
IBAN must be correct
An incorrect IBAN can prevent payouts.
Multiple systems may be enrolled
If you have more than one system in the app, all systems shown during sign-up will be enrolled.
Power of Attorney is required
You’ll review and sign an agreement that allows your system to be used for grid balancing.
Flexible Grid Rewards
Payouts are market-based and not guaranteed
Earnings depend on actual participation in grid balancing services available through your electricity supplier in your area.
You may see temporary “static payouts.”
In some countries/energy areas, you may be compensated with static payouts until active grid balancing goes live in your area.
System activity can happen during static payouts
Testing may occur to ensure your system is ready to go live.
Guaranteed Grid Rewards
Fixed monthly payout for 3 years
You receive a guaranteed amount paid monthly for 36 months, shielding you from market volatility.
After 36 months, you choose
You can start a new 3-year guaranteed period (based on the amount available then) or switch to Flexible Grid Rewards.
Minimum battery requirement
At least three batteries installed are required to sign up.
Termination isn’t instant
You can request termination after an initial 3 months; once requested, termination takes 3 months to complete (effectively a 6-month minimum before exit is completed).
Learn how it works in just 120 seconds
Get started in 3 simple steps
Calculate your earnings
Use our Grid Rewards calculator to compare Flexible vs. Guaranteed payouts.
You’ll get a clear estimate of what your system can earn today, and the potential earnings if you upgrade your system.
Read the important details
Before you choose a reward type, be sure to read the key disclaimers on this page so you know exactly what you’re signing up for. It is vital you understand the different payout options, eligibility criteria and how switching/termination works. A full step-by-step guide is available in the Help Centre.
Sign up in the app
When you’re ready, open the Emaldo® app and start the sign-up process. Choose your payout option, confirm a few details, review the agreement, and complete enrolment. That’s it, your system is ready to support grid balancing and start earning.
