Buy home battery in Raalte

Do you generate more electricity with solar panels than you use at the time? Then that energy disappears towards the electricity grid, while you often need it yourself later in the day. With a home battery, you store this power for later use. This way, you get more out of your own solar energy and decide when to use it, instead of depending on what the grid allows at that moment.

That direction will become increasingly important in the coming years. From 1 January 2027, the net-metering scheme will end completely. Delivered solar power will 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.

Raalte consists of a mix of single-family houses, detached houses and houses in the countryside, often with spacious roofs and solar panels. In both the village and the surrounding cores, many households already generate much of their own electricity. Shift to Solar assists homeowners in Raalte in choosing and installing a home battery that suits their home, energy use and plans for the future. Not a standard solution, but a system that fits logically with how you live.

Calculate the right capacity for your home battery immediately

The capacity of a home battery determines how much power you can store and later use yourself. A well-chosen capacity ensures that your battery moves with your daily energy use. This prevents you from running out of power too soon, but also prevents you from investing in storage that in practice remains unused.

What suits your situation depends on several factors. Consider the number of solar panels on your roof, your annual energy consumption and, above all, when you need electricity. Do you mainly use electricity in the evening, when the sun is already down? Or rather spread out over the day? That difference determines which battery size feels and works logically.

With our calculation tool, you can quickly get a first indication of which battery capacity may be appropriate for your home in Raalte. This result helps with orientation, but is not definitive advice.

If you request a no-obligation quote from Shift to Solar, we look beyond the calculation tool. We map out your consumption, generation, peak moments and any future plans, such as electric driving or expanding solar panels. Based on this, we recommend a home battery that is technically sound and will remain pleasant and carefree in daily use in the long term.

Why a home battery in Raalte is becoming increasingly interesting

The way we use electricity is clearly changing. More and more households generate their own electricity with solar panels, but do not always use that energy when it is available. At the same time, the electricity grid is under pressure and the rules of the game around feed-in are changing. This makes it increasingly important for many households to take more control of their own energy supply.

Solar panels and grid load

On sunny days, solar panels often produce more power than you currently consume in your home. This excess energy is fed back into the electricity grid. In and around Raalte, too, we see the grid increasingly reaching its limits during peak moments.

Grid operators need to keep the grid stable and reliable and cannot keep taking power indefinitely. This makes feed-in less obvious and puts pressure on fees. The financial benefit of feed-in power therefore becomes less predictable and harder to count on.

With a home battery, you approach this differently. You keep the generated energy under your own control by storing it during the day and using it yourself later, for example in the evening or early morning. This way, you get more out of your solar panels and reduce your dependence 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 your solar panels generate, but which you do not need right away at that moment. Instead of delivering this energy back to the grid, you store it in your home.

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

This is how it works in practice

During the day, solar panels often generate more power than you use directly. Without a home battery, this excess power automatically goes back to the grid. With a home battery, that power is stored first.

As soon as you need power later in the day, for example in the evening or at night, you use this stored energy. Only when the battery is empty do you automatically switch to power from the grid.

In practice, the proportion of own power consumption can increase 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. Smart control ensures that charging and discharging happens automatically. You don't have to do anything for this yourself.

Through an app or monitoring system, you have insight into your energy production, storage and consumption. So you can see exactly how much of your own power you are using and when the grid is needed.

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 in Raalte?

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, electric driving or plans for a heat pump.

The examples below give a rough direction and help with initial orientation. The exact capacity always 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

Want to know what this means for your home in Raalte? Then you can use the calculation tool for an initial estimate. For precise and future-proof advice, we will be happy to analyse your situation in detail.

Common mistakes when choosing a home battery

• Choosing a battery that is structurally too big or too small
• Looking only at the purchase price and not at usage and returns
• No allowance for future expansions, such as additional solar panels, a charging station or heat pump

By understanding your energy profile well in advance, the home battery remains a logical choice even in the long run.

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

A home battery is a technical system that must work reliably day in, day out. Safety, correct installation and clear explanations are essential. That is why we take care of the entire process: from initial advice to installation and after-care. This way, you know exactly where you stand and there are no surprises.

Installation by certified specialists

Our technicians specialise in renewable energy systems and work according to current safety standards. They ensure a safe and tidy connection in the meter box, set up the home battery correctly and take the time to explain everything clearly. So you know how the system works and what to expect from it in daily use.

From advice to installation: all under one roof

We supervise the entire process so that all parts fit together well and you have a single point of contact.

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

This way, you are assured of a solution that not only works well today, but also continues to function reliably in the long term.

What does a home battery cost?

The cost of a home battery varies from one situation to another. No two homes are the same and energy consumption also varies from one household to another. Issues such as the desired storage capacity, the technical connection in the house and plans for the future play an important role.

That is why we do not work with fixed prices at Shift to Solar. You always receive a tailor-made offer without any obligation. This gives you a clear and complete overview of the investment in advance, tailored to your situation and without any unexpected costs afterwards.

What is always included in our price?

• Professional installation by certified fitters.
• Setting up and testing the system.
• Explaining the use and operation of the home battery.
• Warranty on both battery and installation.
• Service and support after delivery.

That way, you are not just investing in a home battery, but in a solution that is technically sound and that you can rely on in the long term.

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 the possibilities vary from one situation to another and change regularly.

National schemes and VAT benefits

For home batteries, national schemes are limited. In some situations, VAT refund is possible, for example when the battery is used in combination with solar panels and meets specific conditions. This varies per home and installation.

Provincial and local opportunities

In addition to national schemes, there may be provincial or local initiatives. These are often temporary and do not apply to every home. We look together at what is possible in your situation and always give a realistic picture.

Customer experiences

Customers choose Shift to Solar because of its clear advice and complete approach. From the first contact, it is clear what is happening, why certain choices are being made and what they can expect from the system and installation.

What customers particularly appreciate is that we take care of the entire process: from analysis and design to installation and after-care. That gives peace of mind, both during the process and afterwards.

Curious about experiences of other customers? Read it here.

Personalised advice on a home battery in Raalte

Want to know what the phasing out of the net-metering scheme means for your home in Raalte 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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