TITANVOLT INTRODUCES LTO BATTERY TECHNOLOGY TO TACKLE FUEL POVERTY AND UNLOCK UK ENERGY STORAGE
As the UK settles in for the winter, the pressures on our energy network remind us that stable, affordable, and resilient power is a fundamental necessity, not a luxury. For the 21% of UK homes living under the poverty line, volatile prices and a lack of control over consumption turn the winter months into a period of extreme hardship—a condition known as fuel poverty.
Titanvolt is today introducing the capabilities of its domestic Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), powered by advanced Lithium Titanium Oxide (LTO) chemistry. The Titanvolt ESS is engineered to safely enable energy storage installation for the estimated 24% of UK homes currently deemed unsuitable for standard BESS—including flats, apartments, and maisonettes—whilst simultaneously enabling access to finance models that create pathways for energy security at zero upfront cost.
Neill Richardson, CEO of Titanvolt, commented “Energy stability and affordability should be a right, not a luxury. By solving the fundamental safety issue inherent in traditional lithium-ion batteries, we are breaking down the physical barrier for social housing. Crucially, the extreme durability of our LTO technology allows us to look at the total cost of ownership over two decades, making energy security accessible for those who need it most”.
Breaking the Dual Barrier of Exclusion
The current domestic energy market faces a 'dual exclusion' problem. First, there is the physical barrier: traditional lithium-ion systems pose a fire risk due to thermal runaway, which has historically locked out 24% of the UK housing market living in high-density buildings. Second, there is the financial barrier: the high upfront capital expenditure of standard systems prevents many homes from ever accessing the savings that storage provides.
The Titanvolt solution dismantles both. Built on inherently safe LTO chemistry, the system offers zero fire risk or propagation, making it safe for indoor installation in any urban environment.
Introducing TitanCore: Empowered Energy Trading
Central to this transition is TitanCore, the system’s intelligent control layer. Rather than requiring the homeowner to monitor complex energy markets, TitanCore acts as a sophisticated 'energy broker'. It leverages the high-frequency capabilities of LTO chemistry—which supports multiple charges and discharges every day—to execute energy trades automatically whenever the market is most favourable.
Crucially, this system is designed for consumer flexibility. While the standard model typically prioritises 60% of capacity for daily home use and 40% for market trading, these parameters can be adjusted by the consumer to match their lifestyle. For instance, during a holiday, a homeowner can shift to 100% traded energy, allowing TitanCore to dedicate the entire capacity of the battery to buying and selling on the wholesale market, turning a period of absence into a maximum revenue event.
A New Economic Reality: The 20-Year Lifecycle
Because LTO technology is engineered for a 20-year service life, Titanvolt is able to shift the conversation from upfront costs to long-term value. When viewed across the full lifespan of the system, the financial shift is revolutionary:
● Fixed Cost Stability: The majority of the payment structure is fixed, shielding the customer from the volatility and inflation of the standard energy market.
● The Path to a Zero Bill: Over the 20-year life of the system, the revenue generated by continuous automated trading—combined with the completion of the initial finance term—means the average nett energy bill is reduced by nearly 80% compared to a standard tariff. This delivers a sustainable roadmap toward a near-zero energy cost for the household.
Multiplying the Power of Social Support
The most significant impact of the TitanCore logic is seen in social support schemes. Currently, government aid like the Winter Fuel Allowance is typically a cash handout. By allocating a support payment directly into energy procurement through the system's low buy-in rates, TitanCore transforms that payment into over three times more energy value. This multiplication provides a far more powerful weapon against fuel poverty than cash alone.
Conclusion and Commitment
Titanvolt’s domestic ESS is more than just a battery; it is a social equity tool. Behind every warm home and moment of connection, there are teams across the UK working quietly to keep energy and infrastructure running safely. Titanvolt is proud to contribute our engineering and partnerships towards a future where reliable, affordable, and sustainable power is available to every home.
Get in Touch If you are a developer, homeowner, or tenant who would like to know more about our product, please get in touch using our contact form at titanvolt.co.uk.
