How to manage your asset registry

Last updated: 18 August 2026

Asset Registry On-site Solar

The asset registry is where you record the physical energy assets your organisation owns — currently your on-site solar systems, including any battery storage attached to them. Access it via Admin > Asset Registry, under the Company section of the Admin Panel.

In this article, you'll learn how to:

Understand what the asset registry holds and why it matters
Add a solar system and link it to the right facility
Edit an asset's details after it's been added
See how registered assets connect to your emissions calculations

Every asset must be linked to a facility in your organisational structure. If the facility that hosts your solar system doesn't exist yet, create the facility node first.

What the Asset Registry Holds

Each entry in the registry represents one on-site solar (photovoltaic) system at one of your facilities. Alongside the system itself, you can record an attached battery energy storage system (BESS), the installation date, the manufacturer, and the warranty expiry.

The registry table shows each system's name, its facility, the system capacity in kW, the battery capacity in kWh, and the installation date. The same table also appears at the bottom of the On-site Solar dashboard, so you can manage assets from either place.

Add a Solar System

Open the asset registry

Navigate to Admin > Asset Registry and click Add Solar System at the top right of the table.

Choose the facility

Select the facility that hosts the solar system. Only facilities from your organisational structure appear in the list — you can search by name if you have many.

Name the system

Give it a clear, recognisable name, such as "Warehouse A Rooftop". This name appears in reports and dashboards, so make it easy for your team to identify.

Enter the capacities

Enter the PV Capacity (kW) from your installer's documentation. If the system includes battery storage, add the BESS Capacity (kWh) — otherwise leave it blank.

Add the dates and manufacturer

Enter the Installation Date (required, and it can't be in the future). Optionally record the manufacturer and warranty expiry to keep the full asset picture in one place.

Save the asset

Click Add Solar System. The new asset appears in the registry table immediately.

Edit an Asset

To change an asset's details, click the three-dot menu at the end of its row and select Edit. Update the fields you need and click Save Changes. There is currently no option to delete an asset from the registry — if you need one removed, contact the NetNada support team.

How Assets Connect to Your Emissions Calculations

When you upload on-site solar generation data, NetNada asks you to select which renewable system the upload belongs to. The upload cannot proceed until a solar system exists for the selected facility — so register the asset before uploading generation data.

If you reach the upload step and the facility has no solar system configured, NetNada shows a prompt with an Add Solar System shortcut that takes you straight to the asset registry. Once the asset exists, your generation data is tied to it, which keeps your renewable energy reporting attributed to the right system and facility.

If a facility has exactly one registered solar system, NetNada selects it automatically during uploads — one less step for your team.

FAQ

Can I register vehicles or other equipment in the asset registry?

Not currently. The asset registry holds on-site solar systems, including attached battery storage. Other asset types aren't supported yet — if this matters for your reporting, let the NetNada team know.

Can I add more than one solar system to the same facility?

Yes. Register each physical system separately — for example, two rooftop arrays installed at different times. During data uploads you'll choose which system the data belongs to.

What if I don't know the exact system or battery capacity?

Check your installer's handover documentation or the inverter datasheet — the PV capacity in kW is required. Battery capacity is optional, so you can leave it blank and add it later via Edit.

Do I need to add an asset before uploading solar generation data?

Yes. The upload workflow requires you to select a registered renewable system for the facility, and it won't let you continue without one. Register the asset first, then upload.

Who can access the asset registry?

The asset registry sits in the Admin Panel. If you can't see the Admin option in your sidebar, ask your organisation administrator about your access.

Troubleshooting

The facility list is empty when adding a solar system

Assets can only be linked to facility-type nodes. If no facilities appear, your organisational structure doesn't have one yet — create the facility under Admin > Nodes, then return to the asset registry.

My solar upload won't continue past the system selection

The selected facility has no registered solar system, or you haven't picked one. Use the Add Solar System prompt to register the asset, then return to the upload and select it.

The form won't accept my dates

The installation date can't be in the future, and the warranty expiry can't be earlier than the installation date. Check both dates and adjust.

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