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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.

How much does a solar carport cost?

31-10-2024 Shift to Solar A solar carport offers a sustainable solution for businesses and individuals. You generate solar energy as well as protect vehicles from the weather. Shift to Solar has several options. The costs depend on the size, material and installation options. Below, we provide an overview of prices and relevant details. Costs for solar carports at Shift to Solar Business solar carports For businesses, the cost of a solar carport depends on the number of parking spaces and the material chosen. Shift to Solar offers solid, durable options to suit the business market. Steel solar carport Wooden solar carport For businesses, there is also the option of a kit. You will then receive all the necessary materials and take care of the assembly yourself. This saves on installation costs and provides additional flexibility. Private solar carports Private individuals can also come to Shift to Solar for solar carports. They are delivered fully assembled, including high-quality solar panels. Choose a single or double carport, tailored to your needs. Single solar carport Double solar carport What is a solar carport? A solar carport offers more than just protection. The solar panels on the carport convert sunlight into electricity. So you can directly charge vehicles or provide power for other

SPRILA and SPULA: subsidy schemes for charging infrastructure

31-10-2024 Shift to Solar The Netherlands is aiming for emission-free transport by 2050. Companies play an important role in this transition. The switch to electric driving is growing rapidly. Entrepreneurs see the benefits of sustainability and are investing in electric vehicles. This requires a good charging infrastructure. To support companies, the government offers subsidies such as SPRILA and SPULA. With these schemes, your company can realise charging stations. Both on its own premises and at publicly accessible locations. Read here how your company can benefit from these. What is the SPRILA subsidy? The Private Charging Infrastructure at Businesses Subsidy Scheme (SPRILA) offers entrepreneurs financial support for installing charging stations on their own premises. SPRILA consists of two components: Advice and Construction. SPRILA Advice SPRILA Construction A company can receive up to €350,000 annually. For applications above €25,000, a stationary battery is possible. This stabilises the charging station and reduces energy costs in the long term. What does the SPULA grant offer? The Public Charging Infrastructure for Heavy Transport (SPULA) grant scheme supports companies to install charging stations in public locations. The subsidy focuses on heavy transport sectors such as transport and logistics. Why invest in charging infrastructure as an entrepreneur? Investing in charging infrastructure offers entrepreneurs both practical and strategic benefits. Regulation accelerates the shift to electric driving and helps the Netherlands

Installing a solar bike shed

Sustainable business park

12-07-2023 Shift to Solar Sustainability is an important topic of conversation for businesses. The question of how, as a business owner, you can contribute to greening the generation and use of energy is central to this. A sustainable business park is one way of responding to this. Making business more sustainable Within the business premises, applications are often made, such as using green electricity through solar panels or using automatic lights. In addition, the use of climate control is a solution for smartly heating or cooling rooms. Making your business more sustainable is achievable in several areas. In terms of energy consumption, of course, but also in other ways to make your business more sustainable: Making business premises more sustainable Many examples of how to make the business premises themselves more sustainable. Making the business park more sustainable is another increasingly popular option. Shift to Solar is your partner in the realisation of bike sheds with solar panels. The solar panels on the bike sheds generate energy that is used to charge electric bicycles. The chargers are universal, making it possible to charge any type of electric bike. By doing so, you not only give green

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Sustainability in the workplace

16-05-2023 Shift to Solar Is sustainability in the workplace a recurring topic of conversation in your workplace too? By working on it together, everyone can do their bit to help the environment. Small adjustments such as closing doors when you leave the room or turning off lights when they are not needed can make a big difference to costs and consumption on an annual basis. Making business more sustainable Besides the fact that you can do a lot yourself based on being observant, there are also impactful solutions possible that will ensure less energy consumption by default. For example, it is possible to invest in the insulation of your business premises, replace better-insulating windows (HR++) or install automatic lights so that they do not always stay on when not turned off. Making business premises more sustainable on a larger scale can be done, for instance, by installing solar panels. If you have a large roof that is currently not being used, it is often possible to install solar panels on it. Making business more sustainable with bicycle parking Do you not have a large roof or are not looking to invest on such a large scale? Shift to Solar offers a solution with a view

Setting up solar bicycle parking

Sustainability business

01-03-2023 Shift to Solar Making your business more sustainable: you probably hear a lot about it and are already actively working on it. Wherever you look or are, sustainability and environmental awareness is often the talk of the day. It is a topic that is high on the agenda for many companies. There are various ways to work on this and contribute to a sustainable office. Making the office more sustainable Making the office more sustainable is a development that has been going on for some time. Think, for example, of automatic lights or climate control to regulate the temperature and reduce waste. These are examples that require investment. and have a major impact. Smaller forms of sustainability are also conceivable. Examples include: Sustainable business park The business park is often somewhat forgotten. In terms of sustainability, not much is happening here yet, while there is a lot to gain here in terms of green energy solutions, such as installing solar panels. These days, this is still an 'empty space' that could be put to good use to make the company more sustainable. A shame, right? Shift to Solar brings sustainability into your business by installing a bicycle shed with solar panels or a Solar carport.

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