Metis by SMS hits 200 solar PV and battery installations in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council

Summary

Metis by SMS, in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council, has completed 200 solar PV and battery installations, marking a major milestone in delivering affordable renewable energy at scale. Since launching nine months ago, the programme has generated 120 MWh of clean power, saved homeowners an average of £375 annually, and achieved a 65% conversion rate from trial to installation, supported by over 9,100 Energy Saver App downloads and 250 supply chain partners.

With more than 8,000 additional app users already engaged, the next phase will expand the model to thousands more homes, helping to cut carbon emissions and lower household energy costs through an integrated approach that removes barriers to renewable adoption.

Delivering impact for households and the energy system

SMS is proud to announce that Metis by SMS has reached a key milestone: the completion of 200 solar PV and battery storage installations in partnership with Oxfordshire County Council.

The milestone installation, completed in Chipping Norton, represents a scalable, proven model for delivering affordable renewable energy at pace – and shows what is possible when local authorities, technology, and industry expertise work together.

Since the programme’s launch nine months ago, Metis has achieved:

• 9,100+ Energy Saver App downloads
• 75% of users spending 5+ minutes per week in the app
• 65% conversion rate from trial to installation
• £375 average annual savings for homeowners
• 120 MWh of renewable energy generated to date
• 250+ supply chain partners onboarded

Tom Woolley, Product and Strategy Director at Metis, said:

Reaching our 200th installation is a momentous occasion that truly validates our strategy for funding the energy transition.

Building a smart, sustainable futureMetis by SMS is central to SMS’s commitment to building the smarter, more sustainable energy infrastructure needed to reach net zero. By integrating funding, delivery, and customer engagement, the model is breaking down the barriers of cost and complexity that have slowed household adoption of renewable technologies.

With more than 8,000 additional app users already engaged, the next phase will see the Oxfordshire model scaled to benefit thousands more homes – helping to decarbonise local communities and deliver tangible savings for households.