From 1 January 2027, the Dutch net metering scheme will come to an end. For households with solar panels, this changes how the electricity they generate is offset against the electricity they consume. Making the most of your own solar energy will become increasingly important.
A home battery allows you to temporarily store solar energy and use it later. But when purchasing a home battery, there is another important question to consider: where should you install your home battery?
Discover the many benefits of installing a home battery outdoors!
What Changes When the Net Metering Scheme Ends?
Until the end of 2026, households in the Netherlands can still offset the solar electricity they feed into the grid against the electricity they draw from it. From 1 January 2027, this will no longer be possible.
You will still receive compensation for the electricity you export to the grid, but using as much of your own generated energy as possible will become more attractive.
This is where a home battery plays an important role. Solar panels mainly generate electricity during the day, while your electricity consumption may be higher in the evening. A home battery allows you to temporarily store excess solar energy so you can use it when you need it.
This allows you to:
- Use more of your own solar energy.
- Reduce your reliance on grid electricity at certain times.
- Manage your energy consumption more efficiently.
- Prepare for the end of the Dutch net metering scheme.
Buying a Home Battery? Consider the Installation Location
When choosing a home battery, the focus is often on storage capacity, performance and costs. However, where you install your home battery is equally important.
A home battery takes up space and requires adequate ventilation. You also want to avoid installing the system close to combustible materials or directly within your living environment.
That is why it makes sense to consider an outdoor installation from the start. By installing your home battery outdoors, you free up valuable space in your garage or utility room. In addition, the energy storage system is positioned outside your immediate living environment.
Why Install Your Home Battery Outdoors?
Installing your home battery outdoors creates a physical separation between the energy storage system and the indoor areas of your home.
It also gives you more usable indoor space without necessarily compromising the lifespan of your battery.
For outdoor installations, proper protection is essential. Rain, sunlight and changing weather conditions can affect the performance and lifespan of your home battery. A suitable outdoor battery enclosure helps protect your home battery against these environmental influences.
Conduct’s Batteryshelter: Protected Outdoor Installation
With Conduct’s Batteryshelter, you can provide your home battery with a protected outdoor location against the exterior wall of your home.
This home battery enclosure has been specifically developed for outdoor installation and is manufactured from high-quality Magnelis® steel. Known for its excellent corrosion resistance, this material is well suited for long-term outdoor use.
The Batteryshelter helps protect your home battery from direct rainfall and sunlight. In addition, according to the product specifications, the enclosure provides 8 minutes of fire-retardant protection.
This allows you to combine the benefits of energy storage with a protected installation outside your immediate living environment.
Ready for a Future Without Net Metering?
With the Dutch net metering scheme coming to an end, making smart use of your own solar energy is becoming increasingly important.
A home battery helps you achieve this. By choosing a protected outdoor installation from the start, you consider not only your energy consumption but also the location of your home battery.
Want to install your home battery safely and securely outdoors? Discover the Batteryshelter!