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‘Your home battery must be suited to your energy consumption’
What do you need to bear in mind if you’re considering buying a home battery, and what’s the best way to use it? The fact that home batteries are attracting a great deal of interest became even clearer during the information session organised by Energiek Alphen aan den Rijn on 5 November. Around eighty interested people attended the event.
Ferd Schelleman, a board member of Energiek Alphen, answered the question of how a home battery can be used effectively and cost-effectively. “There are lots of adverts on the radio, TV and social media channels, and sometimes people are also approached using aggressive marketing tactics to persuade them to invest in a home battery. This can lead to poor decisions and high costs that are hardly ever recouped. A home battery can certainly deliver a decent return, but it must be suited to your energy consumption,” Schelleman explained.
Various factors determine whether a home battery is a sensible option. Schelleman cited examples such as personal consumption, energy generation via solar panels, whether you drive an electric vehicle, and whether you have a fixed, variable or dynamic energy contract. The type of battery (plug-in or permanently connected to the grid) also plays a role. “Before you go ahead with the purchase, it’s best to calculate the optimal capacity and payback period yourself first. There are excellent tools available for this,” said Schelleman.
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