Buy home battery in Schiedam

Do you have solar panels and often generate more power than you use immediately? In that case, the surplus is fed back into the grid. However, if you choose a home battery, you can store this extra energy until you need it yourself. That way, you make optimal use of your own generated power and have to rely less on external energy suppliers.

From 1 January 2027, the net-metering scheme will disappear completely. From then on, the solar energy you give back to the grid will no longer be fully offset against your own consumption, but you will only receive a lower compensation for it. This makes it increasingly sensible to use or store your own green electricity directly.

Shift to Solar thinks with everyone in Schiedam in finding and installing a home battery that really suits your specific living situation, energy use and future plans. So you won't get a standard choice, but a tailor-made solution that suits your wishes and needs.

Find out immediately which battery capacity suits your home

How much energy your home battery can actually hold is determined by the capacity of the system. This depends on the number of solar panels you own, your electricity consumption and at what times you take energy.

With our calculation tool, you can quickly get a rough idea of which battery capacity suits your situation. The result serves as a starting point and does not constitute binding advice. To know exactly which battery best suits your home, a more in-depth analysis is required.

If you ask Shift to Solar for a no-obligation quote, we will carefully map out your energy data, generation profile, peak consumption and future plans. This way, you will receive advice on a home battery that fits your situation technically and practically.

Why is a home battery in Schiedam becoming increasingly attractive?

Our way of handling electricity is changing considerably. Thanks to solar panels, many households produce a lot of electricity locally, while the existing grid cannot always cope. The rules of the game around returning power are also changing. This makes it increasingly important to be smart about the energy you generate yourself.

Solar panels and grid load

On sunny days, your solar panels often generate more energy than you consume yourself. The surplus is then sent to the grid. However, many power grids are already close to their maximum capacity.

In practice, you notice that it is becoming increasingly difficult to supply power back. Grid operators need to keep the grid stable and can only process a limited amount of electricity. As a result, you get less and less money for the electricity you supply back, making feed-in less interesting.

A home battery allows you to store this energy for yourself. You store the power during the day and use it later, for example in the evening or at night. This way, you are less dependent on the grid and use more of your own generation, without adjustments to your daily routine.

Ending the net-metering scheme: what does it mean?

Besides the increased pressure on the grid, the legal rules are also being changed. On 1 January 2027, the net-metering scheme will end completely. After that, electricity you feed back to the grid will no longer be charged at the full rate, but you will only receive a lower compensation.

This has a big impact on the efficiency of your solar panels. Using your own generated power as much as possible - instead of feeding it back - is becoming increasingly important. With a home battery, you capture excess solar power so that you use it later when it is most beneficial.

What does a home battery entail and how does such a system work at home?

A home battery is an energy system that allows you to hold onto power for future use. The battery stores electricity generated by your solar panels when you don't need it immediately. Instead of sending the surplus back to the grid, you save it for your own use.

The gist is simple: you want to benefit as much as possible from your own solar energy, especially at times when the sun is not shining.

This is how you store solar power for later use

During the day, solar panels usually produce more electricity than is used directly. Appliances are switched off, occupants are absent and consumption is low. If you don't have a home battery, this excess energy is automatically fed back to the grid.

With a house battery, things are different. The power generated is first stored. At times when you need power later, such as in the evening or at night, you use this stored energy.

Only when the battery runs out will you automatically switch back to the grid. This allows you to go from about 30% to 60% or more of your own power consumption on average, depending on your situation.

Home battery combined with solar panels

A home battery works together with your solar panels and is controlled via the inverter. This inverter converts the generated solar power into usable electricity for your home. Thanks to smart software, charging and discharging are controlled automatically.

You don't have to do anything yourself: the system automatically determines when storing or using power is most efficient. Via an app or monitor, you can track your energy production, storage and consumption. So you always keep track of your power use and know when you need the grid.

Which home battery suits your home?

Choosing a suitable home battery is not just about the number of kilowatt hours. Capacity is obviously important, but at least as relevant are your consumption profile and the time of day when you use power. For example, consider evening peaks, charging an electric car or future plans for a heat pump.

Below are some common practice examples for orientation. These give an indication and support your initial choice. The final capacity will always depend 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 situation? Then use our calculation tool for an initial estimate. For accurate advice, we recommend having your situation analysed. In a no-obligation quote, we take your consumption, generation, peak times and future plans into account so that the battery remains a logical choice in the future.

Common mistakes when choosing a home battery

In practice, we regularly see the same mistakes made when selecting a house battery. By taking this into account beforehand, you will avoid the battery you choose not being a good fit for your situation in the end.

• 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

By getting a good idea of your energy consumption and future plans in advance, the home battery will remain an appropriate investment even in the long run.

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

A home battery must function safely and reliably. This requires a careful approach, from initial advice to installation. In it, we go through everything with you step by step, so you know where you stand.

Installation by certified specialists

Our technicians have extensive experience with renewable energy applications. They ensure safe integration with your meter box, set up the system properly and explain clearly how everything works. This ensures you have a well-functioning and safely connected home battery.

From advice to installation: all under one roof

At Shift to Solar, we supervise the entire process. You have a single point of contact and we ensure that all the components are seamlessly coordinated.

• 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

So you can be confident that all systems work together perfectly and that your installation will continue to function reliably for a long time.

What does a home battery cost?

The cost of a home battery varies from one situation to another. This is because every home, energy placement and usage pattern is different. Factors such as the desired capacity, the technical situation in the house and any future plans play an important role.

For this reason, we do not work with fixed prices. Instead, Shift to Solar always provides you with a customised, no-obligation quote. This gives you a clear and complete overview of the investment, tailored to your situation, without unexpected costs afterwards.

What is always included in our price?

Our quotations include complete installation as standard, so you know where you stand beforehand.

• 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 house battery, but a solution that is technically sound and continues to work reliably.

Subsidies and schemes for home batteries

Subsidies and schemes often come into play when buying a home battery. At the same time, it is essential to be realistic about this. The possibilities vary from situation to situation and change regularly.

National schemes and VAT benefits

For home batteries, national schemes are limited. In some situations, VAT refund is feasible, such as when the battery is used in combination with PV panels and meets certain conditions. This varies per home and placement.

We always explain clearly which regulations apply in your situation and what you can and cannot expect. That way, you avoid wrong assumptions afterwards.

Provincial and local opportunities

In addition to national schemes, there may be provincial or local initiatives. These vary by region and are often temporary. Not every property is eligible.

Together, we look at what applies to your situation and give a realistic picture of the possibilities. So you know in advance where you stand.

Customer experiences

Customers select 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. The work is neat, questions are dealt with quickly and any points of concern are solved immediately. That gives peace of mind, both during the process and afterwards.

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Personalised advice on a home battery in Schiedam

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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