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One charging station for every 20 parking spaces mandatory from 2025

28-11-2024 Shift to Solar Electric driving is growing rapidly in popularity. This development calls for better charging infrastructure. For this reason, from 2025, one charging station for every 20 parking spaces will become mandatory for utility buildings. These regulations, based on the European EPBD III directive, will be included in the Buildings Decree in the Netherlands. What does this mean for you as an entrepreneur? And how can you respond to it? Shift to Solar is ready to help you. The new rules in detail The revised EPBD III aims to encourage electric driving with a future-proof infrastructure. In the Netherlands, there are clear obligations attached to this. These rules focus on a greener and more accessible charging network. Technical requirements for charging points Charging points must meet clear technical standards. The Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Decree sets specific requirements. These guidelines ensure a reliable and user-friendly charging infrastructure. What does this mean for entrepreneurs? The impact of this legislation on businesses is significant. Below are the main consequences: Entrepreneurs with car parks of 20 or more spaces must install at least one charging point by 2025. Charging station installation costs vary. Factors such as location, infrastructure and type of charge point play a role. Financial schemes are available to reduce costs. These include the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) and the Zero Emission Commercial Vehicles Subsidy Scheme (SEBA). Timely action

Mandatory solar panels over car parks

28-11-2024 Shift to Solar The House of Representatives has taken an important step towards a more sustainable Netherlands. A motion requiring solar panels over car parks was passed by a large majority. This legislation, tabled by D66, focuses on smart use of space and accelerating the energy transition. What does this mean for business owners? How can you as an organisation comply with these new requirements? At Shift to Solar, we are ready to support you. What does the new law entail? From 2030, the installation of solar panels will become mandatory over large car parks. This measure aims to make the best use of available space. At the same time, it contributes to the generation of sustainable energy. The Netherlands has over 50 km² of car parks, a huge opportunity for large-scale energy generation. The motion also calls for subsidies to make these projects more attractive. Consider the Energy Investment Allowance (EIA). This allows entrepreneurs to deduct 45.5% of their investment costs from their taxable profit. In addition, the SDE++ scheme offers compensation per kilowatt-hour generated. For locations with limited grid capacity, there are additional opportunities for energy storage with business batteries. What does this mean for entrepreneurs? This legislation brings obligations, but also opportunities. You have to adapt your parking facilities. At the same time, you can benefit from financial advantages and sustainable solutions.

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A sustainable car park with solar panels

20-08-2024 Shift to Solar A parking space doesn't just have to be a practical space; it can now provide financial returns. How? By transforming your car park with solar panels. For companies and municipalities, this means not only a sustainable investment, but also a smart way to cut costs. You make the best use of the available space with solar canopies. Car park canopy with solar panels A solar carport is a canopy for car parks equipped with solar panels. The roof of the carport is made of solar panels, generating energy that can be used to charge electric vehicles. The energy generated can also be used to power nearby buildings or even fed back into the energy grid (as long as the net-metering scheme is in place). For businesses and municipalities, this means that your car park suddenly becomes much more than a place for visitors or staff to park their cars. While the cars are kept nice and dry and cool, you generate clean energy and reduce your CO2 emissions. And best of all, of course, you will recoup the investment through energy savings from the solar panels. Whether it is a small car park or a gigantic garage, a solar carport fits virtually everywhere. We supply

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What to do if your roof is not suitable for solar panels?

23-07-2024 Shift to Solar Do you want to become more sustainable with solar panels, but is your roof not suitable for this? This can be the case, for example, with listed buildings, outdated roofs or roofs with too little sun. And even if you live in a flat or rented house, panels are often not an option. Fortunately, there are alternatives you can consider if you would still like to use solar panels. Below, we share options for people who rent a house or flat and for people who want to own their own solar panels, but where the roof of their house is not suitable. Alternatives to rooftop solar panels If you do not have a roof or are not allowed to install solar panels, for example because you rent a property, there are a number of alternatives. One popular option is the post-coal box scheme. This involves joining an energy cooperative in your neighbourhood and investing in sustainable energy projects together with others. This gives you a 15-year discount on energy tax. A disadvantage, however, is that you can no longer benefit from the tax break after moving to another postcode area. Another option is to invest in solar panels on other people's roofs through your energy supplier. You will then benefit from the yield via your energy bill without

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Charging electric car with solar panels, how does it work?

28-06-2024 Shift to Solar You can charge your electric car via a charging station; the electricity will simply come from the grid. But it is also possible to charge your electric car with green electricity from solar panels. The solar power is then distributed between your home and your charging station. How exactly does this work? And how many solar panels do you need for this? How many solar panels do I need to charge a car? This depends on the consumption of your car and the yield of your solar panels, but we can give an estimate. If you drive 15,000 km on an annual basis, you will need around 2,445 kWh. According to the Consumers' Association, new solar panels each produce around 300 kWh of electricity per year. An average electric car then needs 8 to 10 solar panels to run on solar power. Keep in mind that solar panels produce the most energy on sunny days, so not all year round. When is the best time to charge my car? It is best to charge a car when the sun is shining. This is when solar panels provide the most energy. But solar panels still generate power even in cloudy weather. Are you planning to charge your car at night?

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6 ways to make your home more sustainable

29-04-2024 Shift to Solar Making your home more sustainable can lead to significant savings on your energy bills. Good for yourself and for the environment. But where do you start? In this blog, we present six effective ways to make your home more sustainable. The figures on savings are based on an average duplex or an average household, as calculated by Milieu Centraal. If you live in a corner or detached house, the savings can be much higher. Solar panels: €900 savings per year When thinking about making your home more sustainable, solar panels often come up as one of the first and most attractive options. Not only can solar panels provide significant savings on your energy bills, they also offer protection against ever-rising energy prices. We estimate that with 10 solar panels, you will save around 900 euros annually. In recent years, solar panels have become increasingly affordable. Moreover, the current net-metering scheme makes it even more attractive to invest in solar energy. This scheme allows you to feed the electricity you do not use directly back into the grid, saving even more. The payback period for solar panels is now around 6 to 7 years. > Read more about Shift to Solar's solar panels Is your roof not

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