Buying home battery in The Hague

Do your solar panels often supply more energy than you consume directly yourself? Normally, the surplus then goes back into the grid. By installing a home battery, you can store this extra generated power for your own use later. That way, you use your own green power when it suits you and reduce your dependence on energy suppliers.

With the complete ending of the net-metering scheme on 1 January 2027, you can no longer offset returned solar power against your own consumption and will only receive a lower feed-in tariff. This makes it increasingly smart to use generated power yourself or store it for later.

As a homeowner in The Hague, you can turn to Shift to Solar for guidance on choosing and installing a home battery tailored to your home, energy use and future plans. You will not receive a standard solution, but always personal advice so that the system fits your situation perfectly.

Calculate the right capacity for your home battery immediately

The storage capacity of a home battery determines how much power you can actually store. This depends on how many solar panels you own, your total consumption and how your power consumption is distributed throughout the day.

Using our calculation tool, you will immediately get an indication of which battery capacity might suit your living situation. This result is intended purely as a guideline. For exact fitting advice, it is necessary to analyse your specific situation in more detail.

Do you request a no-obligation quote from Shift to Solar? Then we will take a close look at your current consumption, generation, peaks and future plans. Based on this, we will recommend a home battery that is technically appropriate and fits your personal needs.

Why a home battery in The Hague is becoming increasingly interesting

The way we use electricity is evolving. Solar panels are causing a big increase in generation locally, while the electricity grid cannot always cope with this. At the same time, the regulations surrounding feed-in are changing. Therefore, it is increasingly smart to keep more control over your own generated energy.

Solar panels and grid load

On clear days, solar panels often provide more electricity than you need directly at home. That excess energy is sent back into the grid. But in many places, the capacity of the power grid is reaching its limits.

In practice, this means that the scope for supplying back is getting smaller and smaller. Grid operators need to keep the grid stable and cannot accept unlimited power. Therefore, the reward for feed-in becomes lower and feed-in has become less interesting.

With a home battery, you can use this generated power yourself. You store the energy during the day and use it when you need it, for example during the evening hours or at night. This way, you become less dependent on the grid and increase your self-consumption, while your daily routine remains the same.

Abolition of the net-metering scheme

It is not only the growing use of the grid that is playing a role; the rules are also being changed. From 1 January 2027, the net-metering scheme will disappear altogether. You will no longer receive compensation equal to the full electricity tariff for returned solar power, only a lower payout.

This change has major implications for the efficiency of your solar panels. It is not the amount of power you feed back that counts, but rather making full use of your own generated energy becomes crucial. By using a home battery, you store excess solar power and deploy it at times when the value is greatest for you.

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

A home battery allows you to store self-generated electricity for a later time. The battery stores the power your solar panels produce when you are not using it directly. This way, you don't feed this energy back to the grid, but keep it indoors for your own use.

The principle is simple: you get more out of your own generated power, even when the sun is not shining.

This is how you store solar power for later use

When the sun shines, your solar panels often produce more power than you need at home at that time. Many appliances are off, residents are away and consumption is low. Without a home battery, this extra power automatically goes back to the grid.

With a home battery, things work differently: excess power is stored first. When you need extra power later in the day, for example in the evening or at night, you can use this stored energy immediately.

Only when the battery is completely drained will you automatically start using power from the grid again. This increases the proportion of power you use yourself from around 30% to 60% or even higher, depending on your situation.

Home battery combined with solar panels

The home battery works in combination with your solar panels and the inverter. The inverter converts solar energy into electricity you can use in your home. Thanks to smart technology, charging and discharging happens automatically.

You do not have to regulate anything yourself; the system automatically chooses the optimal moment to charge or discharge. Via an app or online dashboard, you keep track of your production, storage and consumption. So you can see exactly when you use your own power and when you fall back on the grid.

Which home battery suits your home?

When determining the most suitable home battery, don't just look at capacity in kilowatt hours. Your power patterns, such as peak evening hours, charging an electric car or plans for a heat pump, are at least as important.

Below are examples of common practice situations. These provide a rough picture for your orientation. However, the perfect battery capacity is always tailor-made and depends on your home, consumption and future 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

Curious what this means for your situation? Then use the calculation tool for an initial estimate. Want to know exactly what suits your needs? With a no-obligation quote, we will analyse your consumption, generation, peak moments and future plans, so that your battery remains the right choice in the long run.

Common mistakes when choosing a home battery

In practice, when choosing a home battery, the same mistakes are always made. By paying attention to these, you can prevent the system from not fitting your situation afterwards.

• Choosing a battery that is structurally too big or too small, which means your storage capacity is not used efficiently
• Mainly looking at the purchase price, without considering use, efficiency and lifespan
• No allowance for future additions, such as a charging station, heat pump or additional solar panels

Taking a careful look at your energy consumption and future plans beforehand will ensure that you benefit from your home battery comfortably and sustainably in the long term.

Having a home battery installed in The Hague: this is how we work

A home battery should function reliably and safely. This requires careful work, from the initial advice to installation. We guide you through this process step by step so you know exactly what to expect.

Installation by certified specialists

Our technicians specialise in sustainable energy solutions and have extensive experience. They ensure a correct and safe connection to the meter box, adjust everything properly and give clear explanations about the operation. This ensures a safe and properly functioning installation.

From advice to installation: all under one roof

Shift to Solar takes the entire process off your hands. You get a single point of contact and we make sure that all the components fit together properly.

• Analysis of your energy consumption and solar panels
• Technical design to suit your home and situation
• Installation and commissioning of the home battery
• Explanation, monitoring and after-care after completion

This provides certainty: you know that all components work together optimally and that the system will continue to function reliably for a long time.

What does a home battery cost?

The price of a home battery varies from situation to situation, as every home, installation and energy needs are unique. Factors such as desired storage capacity, technical requirements and any plans for the future all play into the cost.

That's why we don't work with standard prices. Instead, at Shift to Solar you will always receive a no-obligation and personalised quote, so you know exactly where you stand and won't face any surprises.

What is always included in our price?

Our offers always include full installation. So you know in advance exactly where you stand.

• Professional installation by certified fitters
• System adjustment and testing
• Explaining how to use and operate the home battery
• Battery and installation warranty
• Service and support after delivery

So you don't just get a home battery, but a complete system that is technically sound and works reliably.

Subsidies and schemes for home batteries

Subsidies and schemes are often relevant when buying a home battery. However, it is essential to realise that the possibilities vary from situation to situation and change regularly.

National schemes and VAT benefits

National support for home batteries is limited. In certain cases, VAT refunds are possible, for example if you combine the battery with solar panels and meet the conditions. This depends on both your installation and your home.

We always explain clearly which subsidy possibilities apply to you and which expectations are realistic. That way, you avoid misunderstandings afterwards.

Provincial and local opportunities

Provincial or local subsidies may exist alongside national schemes. These vary by region and are often available on a temporary basis. Not every home is eligible for these.

We review with you what is applicable to your personal situation and give an honest picture of the possibilities. That way, you won't face any surprises.

Customer experiences

Customers choose Shift to Solar because of the clear advice and the fact that everything is well organised from start to finish. From the first conversation, it is clear why choices are being made, what the system entails and how the installation will proceed.

What customers particularly like is that we supervise the entire process: from analysis and design to installation and after-care. We work neatly, respond quickly to questions and solve issues immediately. That gives peace of mind during and after the project.

Curious about experiences of other customers? Read it here .

Personalised advice on a home battery in The Hague

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

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