Choose the right home battery with the help of our tips
More and more families are opting for a home battery. Rightly so, as it’s a smart way to make the most of the solar energy you generate. If you’re also considering taking the plunge, but you’re not sure where to start, don’t worry! In this article, we share some useful tips to help you make the right choice.
Why install a home battery?
A home battery stores any excess solar energy you generate during the day so that you can use it at night or when it’s cloudy outside. This way, you increase your own consumption and reduce your dependence on the grid.
Since the introduction of the capacity rate in Flanders in 2023, a home battery is even more worthwhile. You now pay part of your grid charges based on your peak consumption. By spreading out your consumption with a battery, you can smooth out those peaks and reduce your energy bill.
What should you pay attention to when choosing a battery?
When choosing a home battery, there are several factors to consider:
- Capacity: how much energy do you want to be able to store? This depends on your consumption and the output of your solar panels.
- Efficiency: how efficiently does the battery convert power?
- Service life: how many charge cycles can the battery handle?
- Smart control system: you should choose a battery compatible with an energy management system so that you can automatically match your consumption to your production.
- Digital meter: a home battery works best in combination with a digital meter, which is now mandatory in Flanders.
How much does a home battery cost?
The Flemish subsidy for home batteries was abolished on 1 January 2024. Nevertheless, a battery remains financially worthwhile, especially when combined with solar panels and a smart control system. The payback period depends on your consumption, battery capacity and your energy contract. Find out more here.
How can KBC Brussels help?
A home battery is a smart step towards energy independence. Make sure you’re properly informed, compare options and use the tools and benefits offered by KBC Brussels to get the most out of your solar power!
You can use KBC Brussels Mobile to easily request a quote for a home battery from a reliable partner (‘Impact us today’). If you’d prefer to start by checking whether a home battery is for you, run a simulation in KBC Brussels Mobile and find out how much you could save.