Until a few years ago, a home battery had little added value for many households. The netting scheme made it attractive to supply excess power, which made a battery unnecessary.
But the situation changes:
- Phasing out of the net metering scheme: You will receive less and less compensation for the electricity you supply back to the grid.
- Dynamic energy rates: The electricity price fluctuates per hour. With a battery you can buy cheap and consume more expensively.
- Nuisance on the power grid: Because too many people in some regions fed power back into the grid, it became overloaded.
- Using your own power: Because you use your own power, you are not dependent on the power grid.
What innovations make home batteries better?
Home battery technology is developing rapidly, making them more efficient, smarter and more sustainable.
- Longer lifespan
Where older batteries lose capacity after 8 to 10 years, modern models now last 15 to 20 years. This significantly reduces the payback period. - Better software
The software of these home batteries is constantly developing. This means that you now have batteries that can respond to a dynamic energy contract. This battery then buys energy when it is cheap and can then use the energy at the more expensive times. - Electric cars as home batteries
Do you have an electric car? Then you already have a large battery at home. By means of V2H or vehicle-to-home, you can use your car as a large battery, you charge it during the day with solar energy and in the evening you use the energy from your car again. - New battery technologies
New types of batteries are in full development, these types of batteries will become increasingly sustainable and affordable in the coming years.
What are the financial benefits in 2025?
At the moment there is no national subsidy for home batteries in the Netherlands. However, there are several ways to reduce the costs.
- 0% VAT on home batteries
Since 2024, you no longer pay VAT on home batteries that are linked to solar panels. This immediately reduces the purchase price by 21%. - Local subsidies and discounts from grid operators
In some municipalities and provinces there are subsidy possibilities, especially in areas with grid congestion. In addition, grid operators increasingly offer compensation if you use your battery smartly to relieve the grid. - Save money with dynamic energy rates
By combining a home battery with a dynamic energy contract, you can buy and store electricity cheaply to use at expensive times. This can save you hundreds of euros per year.
Is a home battery a good investment for you?
A home battery is not immediately profitable for everyone. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Do you have solar panels and do you want more control over your own power consumption?
- Do you want to save on your energy bill by avoiding peak prices?
- Do you live in a region with grid congestion and do you want to be less dependent on the power grid?
- Do you have an electric car and would you like to use it as a battery?
If you answered yes to more than one question, a home battery could be a smart investment.
Conclusion: Smart, efficient and cost-effective home batteries
Developments in the field of home batteries are moving at breakneck speed. Thanks to longer lifespans, smart software and financial benefits such as 0% VAT and dynamic energy contracts, home batteries are becoming increasingly accessible.
At the moment there is no subsidy for investing in a home battery. But this does not mean that there are no ways to earn back your investment. For example, through a combination of rising energy prices, technological innovations and the phasing out of net metering, the home battery will become the standard in most households.
Want to know if a home battery is a smart choice in your situation? At De Duurzaamste Bouwer we are happy to help you!