Why a home battery?
With a home battery, you can use much more of the solar energy you generate, because you can store it for times when the sun isn’t shining. This means you buy less electricity from the grid and significantly reduce your energy bill. You also become less dependent on fluctuating energy prices and are better prepared for a future in which feed-in compensation may continue to decline.
How does smart storage with a home battery work?
With a home battery combined with an Energy Management System (EMS), you get the most out of your own energy. The EMS automatically controls when you store, use, or feed electricity back into the grid, based on your energy needs and the available solar power. This way, you maximize self-consumption and reduce dependence on the power grid.
In addition, an EMS can respond intelligently to dynamic energy prices. When electricity from the grid is cheap, the system can automatically charge your home battery so you can use that energy later when prices are higher. This way, you not only save on energy costs, but also make your energy usage more future-proof and extra efficient.
Earn money on the imbalance market
With a home battery, you can not only use more of your own solar energy, but also benefit from imbalance trading. In this setup, your battery is automatically used to store or feed electricity back into the grid when the network is out of balance. At those times, you receive compensation for the energy or flexibility you provide.
With this, you can earn income starting from €1,100 per year—fully automatic and without any effort. This way, you not only reduce your energy costs, but also actively make money by letting your battery participate smartly in the energy market.
Eco-friendly Frequently Asked Questions
The lifespan of a home battery is usually measured by its charge and discharge cycles. Most manufacturers offer a warranty of around 10 years, often guaranteeing that the battery will still have about 70% of its original capacity by then. In practice, a home battery can continue to last longer, depending on the brand, model, and how it is used.
Some benefits include optimizing your own use of green energy, saving on electricity costs, being less dependent on the power grid during outages, and reducing the load on the electricity network.
A home battery, also known as a home energy storage system, is a device that stores electricity generated by solar panels or other sources, allowing homeowners to save energy for later use.
A home battery charges using surplus electricity generated by solar panels during the day (when the sun is shining and energy consumption is low). Some systems can also charge using cheaper grid electricity during off-peak hours.