It’s a question we often hear, “Is a home battery interesting now or should I wait until the balancing scheme really disappears?”
It sounds logical to wait, but it’s not. Right now, a home battery is a smart investment in your home. What’s more, you’ll be prepared. We explain why.
What is offsetting again?
When you have solar panels, you can offset power you feed back into the grid against power you later take back. This is called net metering. This makes solar panels attractive, but the scheme will be abolished after 2026. In the end, you will receive less for electricity you feed back.
Why a home battery offers benefits now
A battery allows you to use more of your own solar power directly. During the day, your panels often generate more than you use. Without a battery, that excess goes to the grid. With a battery, you store that power and use it at night or during cloudy times.
This provides immediate benefits:
- Less dependent on the energy grid: you use your own power whenever you want.
- Lower energy costs: purchasing less power during expensive peak hours.
- Better utilization of solar panels: less feed-in at low rates.
- Prepared for the future: later when net-metering stops, you are already prepared.
Calculation example
Suppose your solar panels generate 10 kWh on a sunny day and you use only 4 kWh during the day.
Without a battery, the remaining 6 kWh goes back to the grid. With a battery, you store that 6 kWh and use it later in the day.
The result is that you don’t have to buy extra power from the grid in the evening. That saves directly on your energy bill, even with net metering.
The real benefit? Independence
With a home battery, you take control of your energy use. You choose when to use your power, which gives peace of mind and less worry about rising prices or changes in regulations.
The statement “A home battery doesn’t make sense until net-metering stops” is a fable. Right now you already benefit from a battery, you use more of your own generated power and are less dependent on the grid. There is no need to wait. With a home battery, you save immediately and are prepared for the future.
Wondering if a home battery is right for your home?
Wondering if a home battery is right for your home? Schedule a no-obligation consultation with our advisors and find out which solution best suits your energy consumption and living situation. Together we will look at your options, answer all your questions and help you make the right choice for more comfort, lower energy costs and a more sustainable home.
