AirPlus Renewables has developed XEVA®, a small-scale wind system intended to help commercial solar installers add wind generation to their portfolios. Designed for commercial rooftops and constrained sites, the fully assembled system can be installed in around 90 minutes using familiar rooftop mounting, inverter integration and electrical connection principles. The company says XEVA® can capture turbulent and non-turbulent airflow, while supplying generation during periods when solar output is limited, including overnight, in winter and in poor light. AirPlus Renewables is now seeking UK installation partners ahead of the technology’s commercial rollout.

A Familiar Installation Model

For solar contractors, the appeal of a complementary on-site generation technology rests not only on its output profile but also on whether it can be delivered through established installation practices. XEVA® has been engineered to sit alongside existing solar systems, using approaches already familiar to teams working on commercial rooftops.

The unit is delivered fully assembled and can be installed in around 90 minutes, according to AirPlus Renewables. Rooftop mounting systems, inverter integration and electrical connections form part of the installation process, reducing the need for contractors to adopt an entirely different working model when adding wind to a project.

Jimish Patel, founder of AirPlus Renewables, said:

“Solar installers have spent years developing the expertise needed to work safely on rooftops and connect renewable systems into buildings. We wanted to build a product that complements those skills rather than replaces them. If you already install commercial solar, much of the process will feel familiar.”

Wind For Constrained Sites

Small-scale wind technologies face practical considerations in built-up settings, where airflow can be disrupted by surrounding structures. AirPlus Renewables positions XEVA® for commercial rooftops and other constrained environments, including commercial buildings, industrial sites and public-sector estates.

The system is based on the company’s EDGEWIND™ technology, which is designed to capture both turbulent and non-turbulent airflow. This is intended to make wind generation viable in many of the same locations where rooftop solar is already being deployed.

That positioning gives installers a practical way to discuss a wider on-site renewable energy mix with customers. Rather than treating wind as a separate, specialist proposition, the company is presenting it as an option that can be integrated into commercial solar projects where site conditions and available space support its use.

Balancing Solar Generation

Solar remains central to on-site renewable electricity generation, but its output naturally follows daylight and seasonal conditions. AirPlus Renewables says XEVA® can complement photovoltaics by producing power overnight, during winter and in poor light conditions, helping to create a more balanced mix of generation across different operating periods.

The proposition is particularly relevant to customers seeking to generate more of their own electricity from available building space. By combining rooftop solar with small-scale wind, installers can offer an additional technology where a project’s location, energy requirements and site footprint make it appropriate.

XEVA® is also modular, allowing installers to specify a single unit or multiple systems according to the available space and the customer’s energy requirements. This flexibility could support applications across a range of commercial-scale projects without requiring the same configuration for every site.

Partner Network Ahead

AirPlus Renewables is looking to work with solar installers across the UK as it prepares for the commercial rollout of XEVA®. The partnership model is aimed at businesses that want to broaden their renewable energy offering while retaining the installation skills and site practices already used for commercial solar.

The company’s approach recognises the value of established installer networks in bringing newer decentralised energy technologies to market. Contractors with experience in rooftop solar already understand the practical demands of working safely on buildings and connecting renewable generation into customer sites.

For AirPlus Renewables, the immediate focus is on making local wind generation more accessible through those existing channels. Its partner search offers solar installers an opportunity to evaluate whether small-scale wind can add value to their projects, particularly where customers are interested in a broader range of on-site generation options.

Expanding The Installer Toolkit

XEVA® represents a focused attempt to make small-scale wind more approachable for the commercial solar market. Its short installation timeframe, assembled delivery model and alignment with familiar solar installation principles are designed to reduce the barriers for contractors considering wind as an additional service.

As AirPlus Renewables begins to build its UK installation partner network, the technology offers a clear proposition: wind generation that can sit alongside rooftop solar and provide output in conditions that differ from peak solar production. For installers, it creates another route to support customers pursuing greater energy independence through on-site renewables.