/ Operations
Your system is built. Now it needs to perform for 25 years.
A solar or battery system is a 25+ year asset. How it's managed from years one through 25 determines whether it delivers on its original business case - or falls short. Most owners don't think about this until performance starts to slip, but by then, value has already been lost.
How we manage your asset
The returns modelled at project start should still be delivering value arriving in year fifteen. Delivering returns requires active management across three areas. The solar system needs to keep generating reliably, the battery dispatch must be optimised as tariffs and grid conditions change, and community systems must be run efficiently across metering, billing, and tariffs.
Revolve doesn't just monitor a system - we track performance against design targets in real time, triage and resolve faults, enforce response from O&M contractors, and optimise system behaviour as conditions evolve. Financial performance, energy output, and carbon outcomes are all measured against the original business case. Our independence ensures the numbers we send you are the real numbers - and that performance is managed in your interest, not shaped by anyone else’s incentives.
PV systems
Continuous monitoring of generation against modelled targets and expected yield based on live site conditions to IEC 61724. We configure alerting, triage faults when they occur and manage and coordinate O&M contractors to ensure issues are resolved within contracted response times.
Preventive maintenance is scheduled alongside annual thermographic imaging using drone technology, identifying faults before they appear in performance data or develop into safety or fire risks. Larger sites are supported by a digital twin. This is a detailed digital record of the system where thermographic scans, asset data, and performance history are linked to individual module serial numbers. It allows us to pinpoint exactly which component is affected, track faults over time, and identify recurring issues. Our long-term view of system health improves maintenance decisions and protects performance.
Battery systems
To realise the full value of a battery system, it must respond not just to site demand and generation, but to external signals such as energy prices, tariffs, and demand response events. We set up and continuously refine battery dispatch optimisation so the system adapts as tariffs and grid conditions change. A dispatch strategy that was optimal two years ago may not be today.
We monitor performance in real time, manage alerts, and coordinate maintenance, while tracking financial outcomes against your original business case. The focus isn’t only on keeping the system running - it’s on ensuring the battery continues to deliver the value it was designed to achieve.
Community energy systems
Community energy schemes need metering, billing, and tariff management to run efficiently. We set up metering technology and connect our specialist billing platform to collect consumption data and generate invoices for residents and tenants, covering energy, water, hot water, EV charging, and recurring charges such as internet.
We manage tariff settings, assist with electricity supply contract procurement, and where required, provide smart load management. We also run the full PV and battery monitoring above as part of an integrated community energy package.
/ what you get
Peace of mind over system lifetime
Active management that ensures your system delivers what was promised. We provide clear, detailed reporting - accessible via hosted and secure dashboards.
Real-time performance dashboards
Live monitoring of energy production against design targets and expected yield based on real site conditions. We track carbon savings using New Zealand’s live emissions profile and measure financial performance against your tariff or spot price.
Your data is accessible anytime, from anywhere - so you don’t have to wait for a report to understand performance. If something drops, you see it as it happens - and so do we.
Performance reports + ESG documentation
Annual performance reporting (or monthly for larger projects), covering energy generation against design targets, financial savings or revenue, carbon savings, and fault logs. Your ESG documentation is formatted for annual reports, board packs, and tender responses that require sustainability credentials. Independent reporting ensures the numbers are verified by a party with no commercial interest in the outcome.
Fault management + long-term asset health
We triage all system alerts and identify what needs immediate action. We coordinate O&M contractors to resolve faults within contracted timeframes and pursue warranty claims before they expire.
Thermographic imaging
Annual thermographic imaging using drone technology, with results uploaded to a digital twin linked to individual module serial numbers. This means we can identify which specific module a fault relates to and track issues over time.
Community energy billing + metering
Metering technology set up and managed across your development, with a specialist billing platform (Shoal) generating individual invoices for residents and tenants. Billing covers energy, hot water, EV charging, water, and recurring charges like internet, depending on your scheme. You receive tariff management, electricity supply contract procurement support, and where needed, smart load management. Every resident gets a clear invoice. You can see the whole scheme's performance in one place.
Battery dispatch optimisation
Battery value depends on how it is dispatched. A strategy set at commissioning may not reflect your current tariff structure, grid conditions, or usage patterns. We continuously review and refine your dispatch algorithm so the system responds correctly to energy prices, demand peaks, and grid signals as they change. We track financial performance against your original business case, so you can see whether the battery is delivering the value it was designed to achieve.
Performance degrades without attention
Solar and battery systems don't fail dramatically - they degrade quietly. Faults that could easily be fixed go undiagnosed for years. If they're caught early enough, they can be rectified at no cost under warranty. Left too long, they reduce your return on investment, and in some cases, they create safety risks. Battery dispatch algorithms that were optimal two years ago may not be today.
Without active management, the business case you approved in year one rarely delivers in year ten. Independent monitoring removes the conflict of interest - the party reporting on your system has no commercial relationship with whoever built it.
When we take on an existing system, we start with a performance audit to establish a clear baseline. The baseline tells us where to focus. Early detection is the difference between a minor adjustment and an expensive repair. And honest reporting is the difference between knowing your real return and guessing.
/ What We Do
What the Design Phase Covers
The specific engineering work that turns a feasibility recommendation into a construction-ready design. We produce each deliverable independently of any equipment supplier.
/ In house design capabilities
Electrical Design
The design of DC and AC electrical systems.
SCADA
The design of data acquisition, alarms, visualisations and control systems.
Metering Design
The design of systems to meter use and generation. Including solutions for microgrids.
Shading Studies
The design of solar array layouts to minimise the impacts of shading, maintaining warranties, and improving performance.
Mounting System Design
The design of mounting systems, in conjunction with structural input to ensure long term durability.
Equipment Specification
Carefully considered equipment selections assessing on long-term value: quality, reliability, warranty strength, local support, and suitability for the application.
Design optimisation
Optimisation of system sizing, and configuration to maximise performance and return on investment.
Complete Engineering Drawings
3D BIM (Revit) modeling enables seamless coordination with the design team and ensures the delivery of professional, detailed plans.
Grid connection approvals
Approvals to connect the solar and battery system to the local lines company.
/ Partner services
Geotech
We have partnered with geotechnical engineers to streamline the assessment of ground conditions for the effective design of PV array frames.
Geotech
We have partnered with geotechnical engineers to streamline the assessment of ground conditions for the effective design of PV array frames.
Structural
We have partnered with a structural engineer whose expertise in rooftop and ground-mount framing ensures structural constraints are identified early and fully integrated into the design.
Height safety
We have partnered with working a heights safety system designers to ensure safe access maintenance, and long-term operation are considered from the outset and are not left to be resolved on site.
/ Action
Before the big commitment, understand the opportunity
A solar or battery project is a multi-year decision. Our scoping engagement gives you the clarity to move forward with confidence, or the honesty to wait. You'll walk away knowing exactly what's possible, what it costs, and whether it's the right time.
/ Results
Real projects. Real outcomes.
These projects started with the same question you're asking now. Here's what happened when the answer was yes.
/ FAQ
Common questions
How quickly do you detect faults?
This depends on the method used to identify the fault. Faults reported by hardware can be identified immediately. Generation is tracked against design predictions and expected yield based on live site weather measurements. A fault can be apparent within 24 hours. Annual thermographic imaging using drone technology identifies faults, including hot spots from soiling and junction box or cell faults, before they appear in performance monitoring data. Catching a fault in a day versus discovering it six months later can mean tens of thousands of dollars in lost generation - and in some cases, the difference between a warranty repair and an out-of-pocket one
Why does independent monitoring matter?
Independent monitoring means the party reporting on your system has no commercial relationship with whoever built it. Our monitoring compares actual performance against your original design predictions and the expected yield based on real site conditions. If there's a gap, we investigate the cause and report it honestly, regardless of where the issue originates.
How often do you visit the site?
It depends on the system size and complexity. For most commercial systems, we conduct formal site inspections and thermographic imaging annually, with additional visits triggered by performance alerts or scheduled maintenance. Day-to-day monitoring is completed remotely, through dashboards and automated fault alerting. You don't need someone on your roof every week, but you do need someone watching the data every day and visiting when there's a reason to.
What does your reporting look like?
Live reporting is available anytime via our dashboard service. Annual performance reports cover energy generation against design targets, financial savings or revenue, and carbon savings. Monthly reporting is available for larger projects. For battery systems, we include dispatch optimisation analysis and tariff-related recommendations. ESG documentation is formatted for annual reports, board packs, and procurement responses. For community energy schemes, a specialist billing platform generates individual invoices for residents and tenants. You see the real numbers, the same ones we see, with no filtering.
Can you take over management of an existing system?
Yes. The transition typically takes two to four weeks. For larger projects, we would start with a performance audit against the original design parameters. We recommend thermographic imaging of old arrays to establish the condition of the PV modules. Common findings include soiling with hot spots, junction box faults, connector faults, and cell faults. If faults are within the warranty period, claims are pursued before they expire. Once there's a clear baseline, monitoring is set up, performance targets are established, and management begins.