Busbar is Flatpeak’s next platform release, arriving mid-summer 2026.Documentation Index
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Feature list
The list below is not final. Additional features for energy providers will be announced separately.Energy price
| Feature | Category |
|---|---|
| Automatic omnidirectional tariff connection Import and Export tariffs are connected in a single flow, removing the need for users to additionally connect Export tariffs after completing the Import flow. | Tariffs |
| Automatic grid fees connection Grid fees are connected automatically, ensuring accurate cost reporting across all markets. | Tariffs |
| Device-specific tariff support Tariffs are now linked to devices instead of locations, enabling device-specific tariffs and a unified VPP consent flow. | Tariffs |
| Tax (VAT) breakout Value added tax is now presented separately from the core energy price components, enabling accurate cost analysis for commercial use cases. | Analytics |
| Grid fees breakout When grid fees are included in the energy price, they are now presented separately to enable deeper cost analysis. | Analytics |
Virtual Power Plant
| Feature | Category |
|---|---|
| Built-in VPP support with consent management Enrol devices into virtual power plants and smart tariffs via consent flows integrated with tariff connection, increasing participation and unit sales through a simpler sign-up experience. | VPP |
| VPP payments & rewards Automatically distribute monetary and non-monetary earnings to end users when their assets participate in grid flexibility. | VPP |
Intelligence
| Feature | Category |
|---|---|
| AI tariff prediction When a tariff cannot be connected instantly, Flatpeak assigns a predicted tariff so systems keep running while the actual tariff connects in the background. | AI |
| Energy demand forecasts Predict device-level energy consumption and export to enable smarter scheduling for energy security and lower costs. | AI |
| Solar generation forecasts Estimate solar generation to improve energy scheduling, VPP performance, and earnings forecasts. | ML |
Growth
| Feature | Category |
|---|---|
| Provider co-marketing Surface relevant energy provider offers to users, unlocking new sales channels, acquisition and revenue opportunities. | Preview |
| On-device optimisation for residential batteries Dispatch intelligence that responds in real time, optimising for energy prices, solar generation, adverse weather, peak and demand charges, and VPP signals — with no cloud round-trip required. | Preview |
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