Buy home battery in Kampen

Do you generate more electricity with solar panels than you use directly? Then you feed most of it back to the grid. With a home battery, you store that energy for later use. So you use your own power when it suits you and get more out of your solar panels.

For many households, this will become increasingly relevant in the coming years. From 1 January 2027, the net-metering scheme will end completely. Delivered solar power will then no longer be offset against own consumption, but paid out at a lower rate. This will make it increasingly attractive to use or store self-generated energy directly.

In and around Kampen, we see many single-family homes with solar panels, both in existing neighbourhoods and new buildings. Shift to Solar helps homeowners in Kampen choose and install a home battery that suits their home, energy use and future plans. Not a standard solution, but a system that logically fits your situation.

Calculate the right capacity for your home battery immediately

The capacity of a home battery determines how much power you can store. This depends, among other things, on the number of solar panels, your energy consumption and how you use power during the day.

With our calculation tool, you can quickly get a first indication of which battery capacity suits your situation. This result is a guideline, not definitive advice. To really determine which capacity works best for your home, further analysis is needed.

If you request a no-obligation quote from Shift to Solar, we will look closely at your consumption, generation, peak times and future plans. Based on this, we recommend a home battery that is technically sound and continues to work logically.

Why a home battery in Kampen is becoming increasingly interesting

The energy market is changing. Whereas for a long time solar panels were mainly interesting because of feed-in, the focus is increasingly shifting to smart use of your own generated energy. This also applies to many homes in Kampen and the surrounding area.

Solar panels and grid load

On sunny days, solar panels often generate more power than you are currently using. That excess power goes back into the electricity grid. At the same time, the grid is getting fuller, so it has less room to absorb all that energy.

In practice, this means that feed-in power is yielding less and less. Fees are under pressure and the grid cannot process unlimited power. This makes it more attractive to use generated energy yourself as much as possible.

With a home battery, you store this power and use it later, for example in the evening or at night. This way, you harness more of your own energy and depend less on the grid, without having to change your daily routines.

Abolition of the net-metering scheme

Besides the increasing pressure on the electricity grid, the regulations are also changing. From 1 January 2027, the net-metering scheme will end completely. Returned solar power can then no longer be settled at the full electricity tariff, but will be paid out at a lower rate.

This dramatically changes the efficiency of solar panels. Not feed-in, but smart own consumption becomes the key. A home battery makes this possible by storing excess solar power and using it later, when it will benefit you most.

What is a home battery and how does it work in practice?

A home battery is a system you use to store electricity for later use. The battery captures the power that your solar panels produce, but that you don't need directly at the time. Instead of returning this energy, you store it in your home.

The goal is simple: make more use of your own generated power, even when the sun is not shining.

This is how you store solar power for later use

During the day, solar panels often produce more power than you consume. Appliances are off, residents are at work and energy consumption is low. Without a home battery, this power automatically goes into the grid.

With a home battery, this energy is stored first. As soon as you need power later in the day, for example in the evening, you use this stored energy. Only when the battery is empty do you take power from the grid.

In practice, the proportion of own power consumption rises from an average of about 30% to 60% or more, depending on your situation.

Home battery combined with solar panels

A home battery works together with your solar panels and inverter. The inverter makes the generated solar energy suitable for use in your home. Smart control automatically determines when to charge and discharge the battery.

You don't have to do anything for this yourself. Through an app or monitoring system, however, you have insight into your energy production, storage and consumption. So you keep a grip on your energy.

Home batteries in focus

This is what a Shift to Solar home battery looks like in practice. Click through recent installations at customers' homes.

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Which home battery suits your home?

Choosing the right home battery goes beyond just the number of kilowatt hours. Of course capacity plays a role, but how and when you use power is also important. Think about peak times in the evening, charging an electric car or plans for a heat pump.

To give an initial idea, below are examples of situations we often encounter in practice. These give a rough direction and help with initial orientation. The exact capacity always depends on your home, consumption and plans.

Small household
Solar panels: 6-8 panels
Annual consumption: ± 3,000 kWh
Indicative battery: 3-5 kWh

Average family
Solar panels: 8-12 panels
Annual consumption: ± 4,500 kWh
Indicative battery: 5-10 kWh

Large household
Solar panels: 12-16 panels
Annual consumption: ± 6,500 kWh
Indicative battery: 10-15 kWh

With electric car or heat pump
Solar panels: 14+ panels
Annual consumption: 7,000+ kWh
Indicative battery: 10-20 kWh

Want to know what this means for your home? Then use the calculation tool for a first estimate. For exact advice, it is wise to have your situation analysed.

Common mistakes when choosing a home battery

• Choosing a battery that is structurally too big or too small
• Looking only at the purchase price, without taking into account usage and returns
• No allowance for future expansions, such as additional solar panels, a charging station or heat pump

By looking closely at your energy profile and plans beforehand, the home battery remains a logical choice even in the long run.

Having home battery installed in Kampen: this is how we work

A home battery should function safely and reliably. This starts with good advice and ends with careful installation. We take you through the process step by step.

Installation by certified specialists

Our technicians have extensive experience with renewable energy systems. They ensure a safe connection to the meter box, correct settings and a clear explanation of how to use the system.

From advice to installation: all under one roof

• Analysis of your energy consumption and solar panels
• Technical design tailored to your home
• Installation and commissioning
• Explanation, monitoring and aftercare

That way, you can be sure that all parts work well together and are ready for the future.

What does a home battery cost?

The cost of a home battery varies from one situation to another. This is because every home, installation and usage pattern is different. Factors such as capacity, technical connection and future plans play into this.

That is why we do not work with fixed prices. You will always receive a free quote, so that you have a clear and complete overview in advance.

What is always included in our price?

• Professional installation by certified fitters
• System adjustment and testing
• Explanation of use and operation
• Warranty on battery and installation
• Service and support after delivery

Subsidies and schemes for home batteries

When buying a home battery, subsidies and schemes sometimes come into play. At the same time, it is important to be realistic about this, as possibilities vary from one situation to another.

National schemes and VAT benefits

National schemes for home batteries are limited. In some cases, VAT refunds are possible, depending on the application and installation. We always explain clearly what does and does not apply in your situation.

Provincial and local opportunities

Sometimes there are provincial or local initiatives. These are often temporary and not available for every home. Together, we look at what applies to you and give a realistic picture of the possibilities.

Customer experiences

Customers especially appreciate the clear explanations and the well-organised process. They know in advance what is happening, why certain choices are being made and what they can expect from the system.

From initial advice to installation and aftercare: everything is taken care of. This ensures peace of mind during the process and confidence in the end result.

Curious about experiences of other customers? Read them here.

Personalised advice on a home battery in Kampen

Would you like to know what the phasing out of the net-metering scheme means for your home and whether a home battery is a logical next step in this? We would be happy to think along with you.

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