All employees of a company need electricity. In the home office and privately. The more sustainable, the better. Companies are ideal partners for distributing smart energy storage systems as benefits for their employees.
Electricity demand in Germany is steadily increasing. At the same time, the share of renewable energy is growing. To advance the energy transition, it is important that electricity from renewable sources can also be used when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing. This requires energy storage systems, which are currently not yet mainstream. What are the reasons?
Many people don't know how much electricity they consume, let alone that they pay different amounts depending on the time of day. For them, electricity comes from the outlet around the clock.
The acquisition costs for energy storage systems are simply too high. The savings potential is not apparent to end consumers, and the amortization period seems too long.
Energy storage systems often need to be installed by professionals and are not easy for end consumers to operate, or are not intelligent enough.
Multipliers, financial incentives, and simple automation are needed to advance the energy transition with energy storage systems.
The solution: The company bike approach!
Similar to company bikes, which have experienced a boom in recent years, energy storage systems can also be obtained through the employer. The advantages are obvious:
Employees receive a financial benefit by obtaining the storage systems through their employer, thus saving the potentially necessary sales tax. Furthermore, they can finance the storage systems tax-free through their monthly payroll and thus benefit from the employer's favorable conditions.
Employees therefore save twice: firstly when purchasing the devices, and secondly through savings on electricity costs.
Using available energy efficiently: Both employers and employees are committed to using available energy and thus electricity efficiently. Whether it's electricity generated via photovoltaics or purchased during times of excess capacity.
By providing storage systems as tax-free benefits, companies can positively accompany their employees in everyday life and strengthen their bond. They also position themselves as pioneers in sustainability.
With Wunderlease, employees save twice: firstly when purchasing the energy storage system and secondly through savings on electricity costs. They effectively receive a net increase in their salary.
Manufacturers can market their products through employers and gain access to a new target group. In this way, storage systems become affordable for the masses and the energy transition can be advanced.