Title: Home battery after 2027: does it pay? Calculator and 34 batteries compared
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Home battery

# Home battery after 2027: when does it pay?

Net metering ends on 1 January 2027. Solar power you export then earns 0.25 to 4.1 cents per kWh on fixed contracts. A home battery lets you use more of it yourself, but every independent study reaches the same conclusion: on self-use alone it rarely pays back within its lifetime. Work it out for your home and compare 34 batteries.

Checked on October 6, 2026 · no sales, no commission

[What changes on 1 January 2027 for EV drivers](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/what-changes-in-2027/)

Calculator

## Will a home battery pay back for you?

Enter your production and use. We use what you pay per kWh on average now (25.9 cents all in) and what exporting still earns net in 2027 (median 0.27 cents).

Your solar productionkWh

10 panels produce about 3,500 kWh a year.

Your home’s electricity usekWh

Including the solar power you use directly.

Used yourself without a battery%

About 30% on average. Home during the day, or a heat pump or car that runs in daytime? Then higher.

Battery (usable)

Price incl. installation€

By default the lowest price per size in the VEH study, incl. VAT.

Extra income per year€per year

For example a grid congestion payment in your region. Trading is uncertain; leave at 0 if you are not sure.

What you pay per kWh€per kWh

All in: power, energy tax and VAT.

What exporting still earns€per kWh

Feed-in fee minus feed-in costs, per kWh from 2027.

Extra used yourself

1,055 kWhper year

Self-use

30% → 60%

Saving

€ 270per year

Payback

13 years

Around the end of its lifetime

0 Lifetime 10 to 15 years 30\+ years

### Do you drive an electric car?

Charge it in daytime on your own solar power. According to Milieu Centraal that has about the same effect as a home battery. With your production that is around 700 kWh a year, worth € 180 a year, with nothing to buy if your charger can charge smartly.

Your ERE does not change: home charging earns ERE, with or without solar panels.

An estimate based on CE Delft (2023) and the field trial by Vereniging Eigen Huis and CE Delft (2026), with 15% loss in the battery. Not a simulation of your home: a P1 meter shows how much you really use in the evening and at night.

What research says

## Five studies, one conclusion

No independent source recommends a home battery to save money right now. Not even the study a battery seller commissioned itself.

-   September 2026

    ### Milieu Centraal

    > “A home battery is so expensive that you most likely won’t earn it back right now.”

    Spend the money on insulation, ventilation or a heat pump first, and shift your use, such as smart charging your car.

    [Milieu Centraal, Home battery (September 2026)](https://www.milieucentraal.nl/energie-besparen/zonnepanelen/thuisbatterij-zonne-energie-opslaan/)

-   August 2026

    ### Consumentenbond

    > “For most households the purchase is not yet profitable.”

    The saving depends on the purchase price, power prices and whether the battery is steered smartly.

    [Consumentenbond, Which energy contract suits a home battery? (August 2026)](https://www.consumentenbond.nl/energie-vergelijken/welk-energiecontract-past-bij-een-thuisbatterij)

-   for the Ministry of EZK, 2023

    ### CE Delft and Witteveen+Bos

    > “No profitable business case under current policy.”

    Even without net metering and without double energy tax, the payback is at least as long as the technical lifetime.

    [CE Delft and Witteveen+Bos for the Ministry of EZK, Home and neighbourhood batteries (December 2023)](https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/blg-1146736.pdf)

-   field trial, January 2026

    ### Vereniging Eigen Huis and CE Delft

    > “Once net metering ends, the energy bill goes up, even with a home battery.”

    A € 3,500 battery of 5 kWh saved € 350 a year on a fixed and € 217 on a dynamic contract without net metering: a payback of 10 to 22 years with a lifetime of 10 to 15 years. In three homes costs rose, because of wrong settings.

    [CE Delft for Vereniging Eigen Huis, Home battery field trial (January 2026)](https://www.duurzaam-ondernemen.nl/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260206-VEH-Onderzoeksrapportage-thuisbatterij.pdf)

-   commissioned by Zonneplan, 2025

    ### Berenschot

    > “Storing only your own solar power almost certainly won’t earn the investment back.”

    Even this study, paid for by a battery seller, only sees a return with trading, and calls that trading risky because price differences may shrink.

    [Berenschot, commissioned by Zonneplan (June 2025)](https://zonneplan-site.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2025/06/Berenschot-Een-gebalanceerd-verhaal-over-thuisbatterijen.pdf)

Feed-in from 2027

## What an exported kWh still earns

A battery is worth the gap between what you pay per kWh and what exporting earns net. On most fixed contracts that gap is almost the whole power price from 2027.

For example: you pay 25.9 cents per kWh on average. If an exported kWh earns 0.27 cents net, every kWh you use yourself instead of exporting saves almost the full 25.9 cents. After about 15% loss in the battery, a little less of that remains.

On a dynamic contract you usually get the market price of that moment for exported power, without separate feed-in costs. On sunny afternoons that price is often low or even negative.

[Feed-in per supplier](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/) [Dynamic contracts](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/dynamic-energy-contract/)

Feed-in costs and feed-in fee per kWh in 2027, 1-year fixed contracts
| Supplier | Fee | Costs | Net per kWh |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Eneco](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/eneco/) | € 0.0835 | € 0.0422 | 4.1 cents |
| [Oxxio](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/oxxio/) | € 0.0824 | € 0.0422 | 4.0 cents |
| [Vattenfall](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/vattenfall/) | € 0.0828 | € 0.0484 | 3.4 cents |
| [Budget Thuis](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/budget-thuis/) | € 0.0874 | € 0.0624 | 2.5 cents |
| [ENGIE](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/engie/) | € 0.1711 | € 0.1622 | 0.89 cents |
| [Coolblue Energie](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/coolblue-energie/) | € 0.0945 | € 0.0895 | 0.50 cents |
| [I Innova Energie](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/innova-energie/) | € 0.0888 | € 0.0861 | 0.27 cents |
| [D DELTA Energie](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/delta-energie/) | € 0.0763 | € 0.0738 | 0.25 cents |
| [Essent](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/essent/) | € 0.0910 | € 0.0885 | 0.25 cents |
| [Pure Energie](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/pure-energie/) | € 0.0950 | € 0.0925 | 0.25 cents |
| [Vandebron](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/vandebron/) | € 0.0770 | € 0.0745 | 0.25 cents |
| [Greenchoice](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/greenchoice/) | € 0.0537 | € 0.0512 | 0.25 cents |
| [Energiedirect](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/energy-suppliers/energiedirect/) | € 0.0799 | € 0.0774 | 0.25 cents |

Rates of September 23, 2026 for 1-year fixed contracts, as collected by the Consumentenbond; whether they include VAT is not stated. Not yet known: Clean Energy, Mega Energie, Powerpeers, UnitedConsumers. Your own rates are in your offer or your supplier’s app. [Consumentenbond, Terugleverkosten energieleveranciers](https://www.consumentenbond.nl/energie-vergelijken/terugleverkosten)

Compare

## 34 home batteries in the Netherlands

Buying one anyway, for example for backup power or because you use little yourself? Here are 24 installed and 10 plug-in batteries from 26 brands, with the maker’s specs. First the batteries whose specs we could check with the maker, then by brand: nobody pays for a spot.

-   AlphaESS

    Installed

    ### SMILE-G3-S5 / B5

    Capacity

    3.8 to 60.5kWh

    Power

    5kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    3.8 to 60.5 kWh (95% depth of discharge), modular

    Power:

    5 kW (inverter, 1-phase)

    Warranty:

    5-year product warranty, 10-year battery performance warranty

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    Packages €3,395 to €5,495 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    AlphaCloud app, 'VPP Ready'; Frank Energie controls AlphaESS directly.

    [AlphaESS, SMILE-G3 S5 en B5](https://www.alphaess.com/smile-g3-3-6kw-5kw-residential-energy-storage-system) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   AlphaESS

    Installed

    ### SMILE-G3-T4~T10

    Capacity

    3.8 to 45.6kWh

    Power

    4 to 10kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    3.8 to 45.6 kWh (95% depth of discharge), modular

    Power:

    4 to 10 kW, depending on the inverter (3-phase)

    Warranty:

    5-year product warranty, 10-year battery performance warranty

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    Packages €4,945 to €14,895 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    AlphaCloud app; Frank Energie controls AlphaESS directly.

    [AlphaESS, SMILE-G3-T4~10](https://www.alphaess.com/smile-g3-t4~10) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Bliq

    Installed

    ### Thuisbatterij

    Capacity

    5 to 25kWh

    Power

    3.68 to 8kW

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    5 kWh modules, stackable to 25 kWh

    Power:

    Inverter 3.68, 5 or 8 kW (Frank Energie packages)

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages €2,765 to €6,192 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Bliq app and EMS; Frank Energie controls Bliq directly and also uses Bliq as a gateway for other brands.

    [Bliq, thuisbatterij](https://bliq.energy/thuisbatterij) [Bliq, energiemanagement](https://bliq.energy/) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   BYD

    Installed

    ### Battery-Box Premium HVM

    Capacity

    8.28 to 66.2kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    8.28 to 22.08 kWh usable per tower, up to 66.2 kWh

    Power:

    Set by the hybrid inverter (max 50 A)

    Warranty:

    10 years, 60% capacity or minimum throughput (25.62 to 68.31 MWh), whichever comes first

    Backup:

    Optional

    Price

    No readable Dutch consumer price found

    No own trading app; control via the inverter or an EMS. Not supported by Frank Energie.

    [BYD, datasheet Battery-Box HVM (PDF)](https://bydbatterybox.com/uploads/downloads/241212_Datasheet_Battery-Box%20HVM_V1.4_EN-675a34784afeb.pdf) [BYD, garantie HVS en HVM Europa (PDF)](https://bydbatterybox.com/uploads/downloads/BCU2.0_BYD%20Battery-Box%20Premium%20HVS&HVM%20Limited%20Warranty-Europe-EN-V1.0-67eb5bb39ed39.pdf) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   BYD

    Installed

    ### Battery-Box Premium HVS

    Capacity

    5.12 to 38.4kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    5.12 to 12.8 kWh usable per tower, up to 38.4 kWh

    Power:

    Set by the hybrid inverter (max 25 A)

    Warranty:

    10 years, 60% capacity or minimum throughput (15.41 to 38.53 MWh), whichever comes first

    Backup:

    Optional

    Price

    No readable Dutch consumer price found

    No own trading app; control via the inverter or an EMS. Not supported by Frank Energie.

    [BYD, datasheet Battery-Box HVS (PDF)](https://bydbatterybox.com/uploads/downloads/241212_Datasheet_Battery-Box%20HVS_V1.4_EN-675a34b4e7bfb.pdf) [BYD, garantie HVS en HVM Europa (PDF)](https://bydbatterybox.com/uploads/downloads/BCU2.0_BYD%20Battery-Box%20Premium%20HVS&HVM%20Limited%20Warranty-Europe-EN-V1.0-67eb5bb39ed39.pdf) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Enphase

    Installed

    ### IQ Battery 5P

    Capacity

    5kWh

    Power

    3.84kW

    Warranty

    15years

    Capacity:

    5 kWh usable per unit, expandable

    Power:

    3.84 kVA per unit (six built-in microinverters)

    Warranty:

    15 years, up to 6,000 cycles

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages of 5 to 15 kWh: €4,690 to €10,390 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Enphase app with IQ Energy Management, which accounts for dynamic tariffs. Frank Energie controls Enphase directly.

    [Enphase NL, thuisbatterijen](https://enphase.com/nl-nl/homeowners/home-solar-batteries) [Enphase NL, IQ Energy Management](https://enphase.com/nl-nl/homeowners/iq-energy-management) [Enphase UK, home solar batteries](https://enphase.com/en-gb/homeowners/home-solar-batteries) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Fronius

    Installed

    ### Reserva

    Capacity

    6.31 to 15.79kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    6.31 to 15.79 kWh usable, up to 4 batteries in parallel

    Power:

    Set by the Fronius inverter (max 32 A)

    Warranty:

    10 years; capacity guarantee not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    No Dutch consumer price found

    Solar.web app for monitoring; not supported by Frank Energie.

    [Fronius NL, Reserva](https://www.fronius.com/nl-nl/netherlands/zonne-energie/woningeigenaren/producten-en-oplossingen/elektriciteit-opslaan/reserva) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Huawei

    Installed

    ### LUNA2000-S1

    Capacity

    5 to 20.7kWh

    Power

    3.5 to 10.5kW

    Warranty

    15years

    Capacity:

    5 to 20.7 kWh usable, modules of 5 or 6.9 kWh

    Power:

    3.5 kW per battery module, up to 10.5 kW

    Warranty:

    15 years (Huawei NL); capacity guarantee not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    No readable Dutch consumer price found

    FusionSolar app (incl. time-of-use). Frank Energie via Bliq or Eniris EMS; Tibber trades Huawei batteries on the intraday market.

    [Huawei, specificaties LUNA2000-S1](https://solar.huawei.com/en/products/LUNA2000-7-14-21-S1/specs) [Huawei FusionSolar NL, LUNA2000-S1](https://solar.huawei.com/nl/products/luna2000-7-14-21-s1/) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij) [Solar Magazine, Tibber opent Europese intradaymarkt](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i44608/tibber-thuisbatterij-levert-550-euro-extra-op-door-openstellen-europese-intradaymarkt)

-   Sessy

    Installed

    ### Sessy 2.0

    Capacity

    5 to 10kWh

    Power

    1.7kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    5 or 10 kWh usable per unit, units can be linked

    Power:

    1.7 kW discharge, 2.2 kW charge per unit

    Warranty:

    10 years on the battery (6,000+ cycles), 5 years on the inverter

    Backup:

    Optional

    Price

    €3,550 to €9,400 incl. VAT (list price; 15 kWh in presale), excl. installation (Sessy, Oct 2026)

    Sessy app, no subscription; works with Frank Energie, Eneco (GridEase pilot), Bright, om | nieuwe energie and Energie VanOns.

    [Sessy, datasheet 2.0 5 kWh (PDF)](https://www.sessy.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sessy-Datasheet-Sessy-2.0-5-kWh.pdf) [Sessy, specificaties](https://www.sessy.nl/specificaties) [Sessy, prijsinformatie](https://www.sessy.nl/prijsinformatie/) [Sessy, homepage (partners)](https://www.sessy.nl/)

-   SMA

    Installed

    ### Home Storage

    Capacity

    3.2 to 16.4kWh

    Power

    3.6 to 10kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    3.2 to 13.1 kWh (1-phase) or 6.5 to 16.4 kWh (3-phase)

    Power:

    Via the SMA inverter: 3.6 to 6 kW (1-phase), 5 to 10 kW (3-phase)

    Warranty:

    2 years, plus 8 years if registered within 30 days; performance guarantee 12 years; approx. 8,000 cycles

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    No Dutch consumer price found

    SMA Sunny Home Manager charges based on forecasts; Frank Energie only via the Eniris EMS.

    [SMA, brochure Home Storage Solution (PDF)](https://d3yvy865gav9f.cloudfront.net/asset/851725204959/document_lcb9jnibe56apcjake6fd2c27u/Brochure_HomeStorageSolution_EN_240515_01.pdf) [SMA, SMA Home Storage](https://www.sma.de/en/products/solar-batteries/sma-home-storage) [SMA Benelux, PV-opslag](https://www.sma-benelux.com/producten/batterij-zonnepanelen/pv-opslag) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Tesla

    Installed

    ### Powerwall 3

    Capacity

    13.5 to 94.5kWh

    Power

    4 to 11.04kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    13.5 kWh usable, expandable to 94.5 kWh

    Power:

    4 to 11.04 kW, configurable (1-phase)

    Warranty:

    10 years, 80% capacity, if online; unlimited for self-use, time-based control and backup, else 37.8 MWh

    Backup:

    Optional

    Price

    €9,499 incl. VAT (sale price), with Backup Gateway and standard installation (slimmelaadpunt.nl, Oct 2026)

    Tesla app with time-based control; no Dutch supplier integration found, not supported by Frank Energie.

    [Tesla, datasheet Powerwall 3 (NL, PDF)](https://energylibrary.tesla.com/docs/Public/EnergyStorage/Powerwall/3/Datasheet/nl-nl/Powerwall-3-Datasheet-NL.pdf) [Tesla, Powerwall-garantie Europa (PDF)](https://energylibrary.tesla.com/docs/Public/EnergyStorage/Powerwall/General/Warranty/en-emea/Powerwall-Warranty-EN.pdf) [slimmelaadpunt.nl, Powerwall 3-pakket](https://www.slimmelaadpunt.nl/en/products/tesla-powerwall-3-thuisbatterij-13-5kwh-4-6kw-hybride-omvormer)

-   Tesla

    Installed

    ### Powerwall 3P

    Capacity

    13.5 to 94.5kWh

    Power

    11.5 to 15.4kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    13.5 kWh usable, expandable to 94.5 kWh

    Power:

    11.5 kW without sun; 15.4 kW with enough sun up to 25 °C (3-phase)

    Warranty:

    10 years, 80% capacity; unlimited for self-use and backup, else 37.8 MWh (3P not named separately)

    Backup:

    Optional

    Price

    Tesla publishes no Dutch consumer price for the 3P

    Tesla app optimises against local power prices (Opticaster); no Dutch supplier integration found.

    [Tesla, datasheet Powerwall 3P (NL, PDF)](https://energylibrary.tesla.com/docs/Public/EnergyStorage/Powerwall/3P/Datasheet/nl-nl/Powerwall-3P-Datasheet-NL.pdf) [Tesla, Powerwall-garantie Europa (PDF)](https://energylibrary.tesla.com/docs/Public/EnergyStorage/Powerwall/General/Warranty/en-emea/Powerwall-Warranty-EN.pdf) [Solar Magazine, Tesla start verkoop Powerwall 3P](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i44491/tesla-start-verkoop-nieuwe-thuisbatterij-powerwall-3p-voor-nederlandse-markt)

-   Tibber

    Installed

    ### Smart Battery System

    Capacity

    5 to 20kWh

    Power

    5 to 10kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    5 to 20 kWh per package, usable not stated

    Power:

    Inverter 5 kW (1-phase) or 10 kW (3-phase)

    Warranty:

    10-year system warranty, min. 60% capacity; inverter 5 years; battery 8,000+ cycles

    Backup:

    No

    Price

    €5,070 to €8,700 incl. installation; VAT not stated (Tibber, Oct 2026)

    Tibber app; price optimisation and Grid Rewards only with a Tibber contract. Cannot be combined with other battery brands.

    [Tibber, Smart Battery System](https://tibber.com/nl/store/product/tibber-smart-battery-system) [Pylontech, productgarantie Force H (PDF)](https://global-site.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/upload/2024/11/01/Pylontech%20product%20warranty-Force%20H%20serie%20V1.2%20EU24WFHS100527_20241101092413A173.pdf) [Solis, garantie omvormers Europa (PDF)](https://cmsdata.solisinverters.com/uploads/file/Solis_Inveter_Warranty_Europe.pdf)

-   Victron Energy

    Installed

    ### ESS (MultiPlus-II / Multi RS)

    Capacity

    Not stated

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Depends on the chosen battery

    Power:

    Depends on the chosen inverter/charger

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Optional

    Price

    No package price: depends on the chosen components

    Victron Dynamic ESS (VRM) schedules charging and discharging on day-ahead or fixed time-of-use prices. Not supported by Frank Energie.

    [Victron Energy, Dynamic ESS](https://www.victronenergy.com/live/drafts:dynamic_ess) [Victron Energy NL](https://www.victronenergy.nl/) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   ZinVolt

    Installed

    ### Core

    Capacity

    4 to 16kWh

    Power

    3.68kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    4 kWh nominal per module, up to 16 kWh

    Power:

    3.68 kW (16 A), also as backup power

    Warranty:

    10 years or 10,000 full cycles, whichever comes first

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    No price on the product page; price after advice (ZinVolt)

    ZinVolt app; Frank Energie controls ZinVolt directly.

    [ZinVolt, ZinVolt Core](https://zinvolt.nl/products/zinvolt-core) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Zonneplan

    Installed

    ### Nexus

    Capacity

    10 to 35kWh

    Power

    4.4 to 11kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    10 to 35 kWh, usable not stated

    Power:

    Charging power 4.4 kW (10 kWh), larger systems up to 11 kW

    Warranty:

    10 years; detailed terms not found

    Backup:

    Optional

    Price

    €4,690 to €9,090 after VAT refund, incl. installation (Zonneplan, Oct 2026)

    Zonneplan app; full control and grid earnings only with Zonneplan Energie. The battery stays yours if you switch.

    [Zonneplan, 10 kWh-thuisbatterij](https://www.zonneplan.nl/thuisbatterij/10-kwh-thuisbatterij) [Zonneplan, 12 mythes over de thuisbatterij](https://www.zonneplan.nl/thuisbatterij/12-mythes-over-de-zonneplan-thuisbatterij) [Zonneplan, noodstroom](https://www.zonneplan.nl/thuisbatterij/noodstroom) [Zonneplan, kosten thuisbatterij](https://www.zonneplan.nl/thuisbatterij/kosten)

-   AEG

    Installed

    ### Hybride / All-In-One

    Capacity

    10.6 to 26.5kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Not verified; packages 10.6 to 26.5 kWh (Frank Energie)

    Power:

    Not stated

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages €8,257 to €15,803 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Frank Energie controls AEG directly (Slim Stroom Handelen).

    Specs not fully confirmed by the maker.

    [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Anker SOLIX

    Installed

    ### X1

    Capacity

    10 to 20kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Not verified; packages 10 to 20 kWh (Frank Energie)

    Power:

    Not stated

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages €4,499 to €8,599 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Frank Energie controls Anker SOLIX directly (Slim Stroom Handelen).

    Specs not fully confirmed by the maker.

    [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   GivEnergy

    Installed

    ### Thuisbatterij

    Capacity

    2.6 to 34kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Not verified; packages 2.6 to 34 kWh (Frank Energie)

    Power:

    Not stated

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages €4,352 to €15,318 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Frank Energie controls GivEnergy directly (Slim Stroom Handelen).

    Specs not fully confirmed by the maker.

    [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   HyxiPower

    Installed

    ### Thuisbatterij (HYX-HTA)

    Capacity

    10.6 to 26.5kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Not verified; packages 10.6 to 26.5 kWh (Frank Energie)

    Power:

    Not stated

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages €6,015 to €10,645 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Frank Energie controls HyxiPower directly (Slim Stroom Handelen).

    Specs not fully confirmed by the maker.

    [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   KSTAR

    Installed

    ### Thuisbatterij

    Capacity

    10.24 to 25.6kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Not verified; packages 10.24 to 25.6 kWh (Frank Energie)

    Power:

    Not stated

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages €9,430 to €14,540 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Frank Energie controls KSTAR directly (Slim Stroom Handelen).

    Specs not fully confirmed by the maker.

    [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Midea

    Installed

    ### Thuisbatterij

    Capacity

    5 to 40kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Not verified; packages 5 to 40 kWh (Frank Energie)

    Power:

    Not stated

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages €3,200 to €14,700 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Frank Energie controls Midea directly (Slim Stroom Handelen).

    Specs not fully confirmed by the maker.

    [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Sigenergy

    Installed

    ### SigenStor

    Capacity

    5.38 to 24.18kWh

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Not verified; packages 5.38 to 24.18 kWh (Frank Energie)

    Power:

    Not stated

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    Packages €4,699 to €12,499 excl. VAT, installation unclear (Frank Energie, Oct 2026)

    Frank Energie controls Sigenergy directly (Slim Stroom Handelen).

    Specs not fully confirmed by the maker.

    [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   SolarEdge

    Installed

    ### Home Battery

    Capacity

    Not stated

    Power

    Not stated

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    Not verified with the manufacturer

    Power:

    Not stated

    Warranty:

    Not stated

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    No Dutch price found

    Frank Energie controls SolarEdge directly (Slim Stroom Handelen).

    Specs not fully confirmed by the maker.

    [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Anker SOLIX

    Plug-in

    ### Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro

    Capacity

    5.024 to 30kWh

    Power

    2.5kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    5.024 kWh, expandable to 30 kWh

    Power:

    2.5 kW; solar input up to 5,000 W (4 MPPT)

    Warranty:

    10 years on the battery, 10,000 cycles

    Backup:

    Unknown

    Price

    €1,999 after a €400 discount (normally €2,399), VAT not stated (Anker SOLIX, Oct 2026)

    Anker app; Frank Energie supports the Anker SOLIX brand (this model not checked separately).

    [Anker SOLIX NL, Solarbank 4 E5000 Pro](https://www.ankersolix.com/nl/products/ae103) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Anker SOLIX

    Plug-in

    ### Solarbank Max AC

    Capacity

    7 to 126kWh

    Power

    3.5 to 5kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    7 kWh nominal; up to 42 kWh per unit, 126 kWh with 3 units

    Power:

    3.5 kW; up to 5 kW with Backup Auto-Switch (fixed wiring)

    Warranty:

    10 years, 10,000 cycles

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    €1,999, appears to be a sale price (variant €2,499); VAT not stated (Anker SOLIX, Oct 2026)

    Anker app; Frank Energie controls Anker SOLIX (since 2026) and sells Max AC packages.

    [Anker SOLIX NL, Solarbank Max AC](https://www.ankersolix.com/nl/products/a17e2) [Solar Magazine, Frank Energie stuurt Anker SOLIX aan](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i44484/frank-energie-start-met-aansturen-plug-in-thuisbatterijen-anker-solix) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   EcoFlow

    Plug-in

    ### STREAM AC 5000

    Capacity

    5.024 to 90kWh

    Power

    0.8 to 3kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    5.024 kWh; up to 15 kWh per unit, 90 kWh per system

    Power:

    2.5 kW; 800 W to the grid, 3,000 W via a certified electrician

    Warranty:

    10 years; cells rated for 10,000 cycles to 60% capacity

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    €1,599 for members, €1,699 for others; VAT not stated (EcoFlow, Oct 2026)

    Smart mode in the EcoFlow app uses dynamic or time-of-use prices; not supported by Frank Energie.

    [EcoFlow NL, STREAM AC 5000](https://nl.ecoflow.com/products/stream-ac-solar-battery) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Growatt

    Plug-in

    ### AURA 5000

    Capacity

    5kWh

    Power

    0.8 to 2.5kW

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    5 kWh, usable not stated

    Power:

    800 W or 2,500 W

    Warranty:

    Warranty period not stated; Growatt claims 10,000 cycles

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    No Dutch retailer or price found

    Growatt app; Frank Energie expects to support Growatt in 2026 (installed systems).

    [Growatt, AURA 5000](https://en.growatt.com/products/aura-5000-plug-in-ac-coupled-battery) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   HomeWizard

    Plug-in

    ### Plug-In Battery

    Capacity

    2.7 to 10.8kWh

    Power

    0.8 to 3.2kW

    Warranty

    2years

    Capacity:

    2.7 kWh per battery, up to 10.8 kWh with 4 units

    Power:

    800 W per battery; 3,200 W with 4 units on a dedicated circuit

    Warranty:

    2-year factory warranty, plus Swap Service up to 7 years or 4,000 cycles

    Backup:

    No

    Price

    €1,195 per battery, VAT not stated; P1 Meter (€24.95) sold separately (HomeWizard, Oct 2026)

    Smart charging in the HomeWizard app uses the current power price, with any supplier's dynamic contract. Not supported by Frank Energie.

    [HomeWizard, Plug-In Battery in de shop](https://www.homewizard.com/nl/shop/plug-in-battery/) [HomeWizard, Plug-In Battery](https://www.homewizard.com/nl/plug-in-battery/)

-   Marstek

    Plug-in

    ### Venus E 3.0

    Capacity

    5.12 to 15.36kWh

    Power

    0.8 to 2.5kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    5.12 kWh (90% depth of discharge), up to 15.36 kWh with 3 units

    Power:

    800 W; 2,500 W (Premium) only after approval

    Warranty:

    10 years; product page says 10,000+ cycles at 80% capacity, manual says 6,000+ cycles

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    €1,999 per unit, VAT not stated; meter sold separately (Marstek, Oct 2026)

    AI mode using real-time prices (e.g. Nord Pool, Tibber, Octopus Energy); Frank Energie support expected in Q4 2026.

    [Marstek, handleiding Venus E 3.0 (PDF)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0746/1575/0952/files/43A212010001_BIE5_01_140mmx210mm_120g_80g_VENUS-E_3.0_2025.05.08.29_compressed.pdf?v=1758512012) [Marstek, presentatie Venus E 3.0 (PDF)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0746/1575/0952/files/MARSTEK_VENUS_E_3.0_PPT_EU_EN.pdf?v=1776130070) [Marstek NL, Venus E Gen 3.0](https://marstekenergy.com/nl-nl/products/marstek-venus-e-gen-3) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Marstek

    Plug-in

    ### Venus E 4.0

    Capacity

    5.024 to 15kWh

    Power

    0.8 to 3kW

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    5.024 kWh (88% depth of discharge), up to 15 kWh with SmartBox

    Power:

    800 VA or 3 kVA to the grid, 3 kVA as backup power

    Warranty:

    Warranty period not found; cycle life 10,000+

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    No price in the Marstek webshop yet (Oct 2026)

    Datasheet mentions AI-driven energy trading and VPP participation. Frank Energie expects Marstek in Q4 2026.

    [Marstek, datasheet Venus E 4.0 (PDF)](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0746/1575/0952/files/MARSTEK_VENUS-4.0.pdf?v=1783672998) [Marstek NL, Venus E 4.0](https://marstekenergy.com/nl-nl/products/marstek-venus-e-4-0) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Zendure

    Plug-in

    ### SolarFlow 2400 AC

    Capacity

    2.88 to 17.28kWh

    Power

    0.8 to 2.4kW

    Warranty

    Not stated

    Capacity:

    2.88 kWh nominal per battery, up to 17.28 kWh (6 units)

    Power:

    2,400 W per spec sheet; Zendure elsewhere says 800 W

    Warranty:

    Warranty period not found; AB3000X battery 6,000 cycles

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    €969 (2.88 kWh, sale price) to €4,125 (17.28 kWh) incl. VAT (Zendure, Oct 2026)

    Zendure app with HEMS; not supported by Frank Energie.

    [Zendure NL, SolarFlow 2400 AC](https://zendure.nl/products/zendure-solarflow-2400-ac) [Zendure NL, prijsdata SolarFlow 2400 AC](https://zendure.nl/products/zendure-solarflow-2400-ac.json) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   Zendure

    Plug-in

    ### SolarFlow 2400 AC+

    Capacity

    2.4 to 16.8kWh

    Power

    0.8 to 2.4kW

    Warranty

    10years

    Capacity:

    2.4 kWh nominal, up to 16.8 kWh with 5 extra batteries

    Power:

    800 W standard, 2,400 W as Premium

    Warranty:

    10 years; AB3000L extra battery 6,000 cycles

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    €849 (2.4 kWh) to €4,194 (16.8 kWh) incl. VAT (Zendure, Oct 2026)

    Zendure HEMS with tariff optimisation, per Zendure for 840+ European suppliers. Not supported by Frank Energie.

    [Zendure NL, SolarFlow 2400 AC+](https://zendure.nl/products/zendure-solarflow-2400-ac-plus) [Zendure NL, prijsdata SolarFlow 2400 AC+](https://zendure.nl/products/zendure-solarflow-2400-ac-plus.json) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

-   ZinVolt

    Plug-in

    ### Power

    Capacity

    1 to 6kWh

    Power

    0.8 to 1kW

    Warranty

    3years

    Capacity:

    1 kWh per unit (95% depth of discharge), up to 6 kWh with Mates

    Power:

    800 W to the grid, 1,000 W backup output

    Warranty:

    3 years or 6,000 full cycles, whichever comes first; Mate expansion 10 years

    Backup:

    Yes

    Price

    €1,099 (1 kWh) to €2,599 (6 kWh) incl. VAT, with P1 dongle (ZinVolt, Oct 2026)

    ZinVolt app; Frank Energie controls ZinVolt directly.

    [ZinVolt, ZinVolt Power](https://zinvolt.nl/products/zinvoltpower) [Frank Energie, thuisbatterijen](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/thuisbatterij)

Prices are shown as the seller publishes them: sometimes including, sometimes excluding VAT or installation. We do not convert them, so only compare them on the same basis. Always ask for a quote including installation and VAT.

Trading, congestion and network tariffs

## Extra income: what is certain and what is not

Uncertain and falling

### Trading on the energy market

-   Suppliers such as Frank Energie, Zonneplan and Essent let your battery charge at low and discharge at high prices. Their earnings figures are estimates based on past years.
-   Vereniging Eigen Huis and CE Delft see imbalance trading income falling sharply; after 2027 that makes the payback longer than the lifetime of 10 to 15 years.
-   The cabinet writes that the imbalance market has become less attractive for home batteries.
-   If you charge from the grid and feed back later, after 2027 you pay energy tax you do not get back. The cabinet is studying a solution, expected at the end of 2026.

[CE Delft for Vereniging Eigen Huis, Home battery field trial (January 2026)](https://www.duurzaam-ondernemen.nl/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/20260206-VEH-Onderzoeksrapportage-thuisbatterij.pdf) [Letter to parliament on small users and congestion, 30 June 2025](https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-29023-589.html) [Solar Magazine on the cabinet study, 26 September 2026](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i44897/nieuw-onderzoek-kabinet-naar-dubbele-energiebelasting-bij-thuisbatterijen-en-bidirectioneel-laden)

Regional, from this winter

### Payments for relieving the grid

-   In Gelderland, Utrecht and parts of the Flevopolder and Noord-Brabant you can get a payment of up to hundreds of euros a year, according to the cabinet, if your battery relieves the grid at busy moments.
-   Frank Energie states up to € 450 a year for a 20 kWh battery, for four winters on the same terms; the amount is a maximum. Your own use comes first.
-   Essent states about € 250 extra a year with its BuurtBonus, also on a fixed or variable contract.

[Letter to parliament on grid congestion, 30 June 2026](https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-29023-713.html) [Frank Energie, Netcongestie](https://www.frankenergie.nl/nl/netcongestie) [Essent, BuurtBonus](https://www.essent.nl/thuisbatterij/slim-sturen/buurtbonus-aanbod)

Not decided yet

### Network tariffs that vary by time

Today every household pays a fixed amount for the grid. Grid operators want tariffs that depend on when and how much you draw, with the evening as the most expensive time. The ACM expects to decide at the end of 2026; grid operators say it can start from 2029. Earlier research found a saving on network costs of about € 163 a year for a 5 kWh battery. Because it is not decided yet, it is not in the calculator; enter it yourself under extra income if you want to include it.

[ACM, letter on time-of-use network tariffs, 10 June 2026](https://www.acm.nl/system/files/documents/acm-kamerbrief-nettarieven.pdf) [Berenschot for EZK, Time-of-use network tariffs (August 2026)](https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/blg-1270686.pdf)

VAT

### 21% VAT, reclaimable only with trading

A home battery carries 21% VAT, on both the purchase and the installation. The 0% rate for solar panels does not cover home batteries, not even when they are installed together with panels. You can only reclaim the VAT if you become a VAT entrepreneur by trading electricity with the battery: with an energy management system (EMS), a dynamic contract, payment from your energy company for feed-in and invoices in your own name. You then file quarterly VAT returns, charge 21% VAT on your feed-in compensation, cannot use the small business scheme (KOR) and must correct for private use (spread over 5 years). If you only use the battery privately, you get no VAT back. In June 2026 the Dutch parliament asked for a study into a 0% VAT rate for home batteries. The cabinet's Prinsjesdag 2026 figures put the cost at about €365 million in 2027 and roughly €1.5 billion over five years. We found no decision to introduce it yet (as of 6 October 2026). The cabinet is also studying how to avoid double energy tax on stored electricity, with results expected at the end of 2026. Net metering (salderingsregeling) ends on 1 January 2027.

[Belastingdienst, btw en thuisbatterij](https://www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/btw/content/thuisbatterij-btw) [Solar Magazine, Tweede Kamer steunt onderzoek naar btw-nultarief](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i43976/tweede-kamer-steunt-onderzoek-naar-btw-nultarief-voor-thuisbatterij) [Solar Magazine, Prinsjesdag: kosten afschaffen btw op thuisbatterij](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i44728/prinsjesdag-afschaffen-btw-op-thuisbatterij-kost-overheid-1-tot-2-miljard-euro) [Solar Magazine, onderzoek dubbele energiebelasting](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i44897/nieuw-onderzoek-kabinet-naar-dubbele-energiebelasting-bij-thuisbatterijen-en-bidirectioneel-laden)

Safety and rules

## Registering, placement and subsidies

### Registering is required

You register a home battery at energieleveren.nl, just like solar panels. According to the grid operators this is required by law, up to 1 megawatt. We found no exemption for plug-in batteries.

[Enexis, Thuisbatterij](https://www.enexis.nl/aansluitingen/verduurzamen/thuisbatterij) [Stedin, Thuisbatterijen](https://www.stedin.net/duurzaamheid-bij-u-thuis/thuisbatterijen)

### A safe place

-   Preferably in a shed, otherwise in the garage or attic; never in an escape route or under the stairs.
-   A smoke alarm in the same room and a non-combustible surface.
-   Have a certified installer fit it and tell your insurer.
-   NIPV advises a separate room and detection of overheating. A battery raises the chance of fire by about 10%, an uncertain estimate.

[Dutch fire service, A safe home battery](https://www.brandweer.nl/onderwerpen/een-veilige-thuisbatterij/) [NIPV, Home batteries and fire safety (December 2024)](https://nipv.nl/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/20241210-NIPV-Thuisbatterijen-en-brandveiligheid.pdf)

### Plug-in battery

-   Milieu Centraal does not recommend them yet: power can reach one circuit from two sides without the fuse tripping.
-   Use a separate circuit, never an extension cord or power strip, and at most one battery per circuit.
-   A limit of 800 watts per socket is often mentioned, but we found no Dutch rule that sets it.

[Milieu Centraal, Home battery (September 2026)](https://www.milieucentraal.nl/energie-besparen/zonnepanelen/thuisbatterij-zonne-energie-opslaan/) [Dutch fire service, Plug and play home battery](https://www.brandweer.nl/onderwerpen/plug-and-play-thuisbatterij/)

The Netherlands has no separate legal rules for placing a home battery, only the general rules for electrical installations (Bbl and NEN 1010). In May 2025 the cabinet saw no reason for extra rules yet, and no standard for home batteries exists.[Letter on building regulations, 23 May 2025](https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-28325-282.html) [NEN, A standard for home batteries? (June 2025)](https://www.nen.nl/nieuws/bijeenkomst-thuisbatterij-is-er-behoefte-aan-een-norm-voor-thuisbatterijen/)

### Subsidies

-   National

    Rijksoverheid

    There is no national subsidy for home batteries. Minister Hermans (KGG) dropped the planned quality mark and subsidy in 2025: there will be no specific stimulus for home batteries in the short term.

    No subsidy. The new cabinet does not plan one either.

    [Solar Magazine, kabinet ziet af van keurmerk en subsidie](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i40985/kabinet-ziet-af-van-keurmerk-thuisbatterijen-subsidie-van-de-baan) [Solar Magazine, ook nieuw kabinet wil geen subsidie](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i43380/ook-nieuw-kabinet-wil-geen-subsidie-voor-thuisbatterij-invoeren)

-   Province

    Nadere regels Subsidie Thuisbatterij Provincie Flevoland

    25% of eligible costs excl. VAT, up to €1,250; costs must be at least €3,000 excl. VAT. For batteries of 5 to 20 kWh (modular systems count in total). You need solar panels and must feed in; renters can apply with the owner's consent. Plug-in batteries are allowed; a fixed battery must be installed by a certified installer. From April to September the battery may not discharge to the grid between 12:00 and 15:00, and from October to March it may not charge from the grid between 17:00 and 21:00. VAT, meter cupboard and connection work are not eligible.

    The 2026 budget is used up: the reopened round of 1 October 2026 filled immediately and no more applications are accepted this year. Another €875,000 is expected from early 2027. Applications run until 1 October 2027, first come, first served; the scheme expires on 31 October 2027.

    [Overheid.nl, regeling Subsidie Thuisbatterij Flevoland](https://lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl/CVDR750157) [Solar Magazine, subsidiepot Flevoland is leeg](https://solarmagazine.nl/nieuws-zonne-energie/i44963/subsidiepot-thuisbatterijen-flevoland-is-nu-echt-leeg-aanvragen-voor-dit-jaar-niet-meer-mogelijk)

-   Municipality

    Nadere regels Subsidie Verduurzamen (gemeente Alkmaar)

    100% of eligible costs up to €1,350 per home, a budget shared with other measures (up to €2,000 for monuments). For owner-occupiers; only LFP, sodium-ion or PCM (thermal) batteries.

    For batteries, up to 50 homes per calendar year, first come, first served. How many places are left is not known.

    [Overheid.nl, regeling Subsidie Verduurzamen Alkmaar](https://lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl/CVDR758662)

-   Municipality

    Subsidieverordening Duurzaam Bouwen Noord-Beveland 2026

    33% of the purchase cost, up to €500 per system. The battery may have at most 10.5 'kW' of storage capacity (as the regulation puts it) and your home must have solar panels. You need a quality statement from the supplier stating the capacity. The battery must stand on a non-combustible base plate, with a smoke or CO detector, not near heating and not in an escape route.

    In force since 1 January 2026.

    [Overheid.nl, Subsidieverordening Duurzaam Bouwen Noord-Beveland 2026](https://lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl/CVDR752682)

First this

## Driving electric? Your car is the cheaper battery

A car battery is much bigger than a home battery, and it is already in your driveway.

According to Milieu Centraal, charging your car in daytime on your own solar power has about the same effect as a home battery: your self-use goes from about 30% to over 50%. A charger that can charge smartly on solar or low prices is all you need.

Your ERE does not change. Home charging earns ERE at the national share of renewable power, with or without solar panels or a home battery. Power back from your car to your home is not possible in the Netherlands yet.

-   [Work out what home charging earns you in ERE](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/earnings-calculator/)
-   [Bidirectional charging: what works today?](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/bidirectional-charging/)
-   [End of net metering: charging on solar power](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/knowledge-base/einde-salderingsregeling-2027-laden-zonnestroom/)
-   [Do solar panels earn you more ERE?](https://erevergelijken.eu/en/knowledge-base/ere-zonnepanelen-thuis/)

Questions

## Questions about home batteries

Will a home battery pay back after 2027?

On self-use alone, usually not. In the field trial by Vereniging Eigen Huis and CE Delft a € 3,500 battery of 5 kWh had a payback of 10 to 22 years, with a lifetime of 10 to 15 years. Milieu Centraal and the Consumentenbond conclude that the purchase is not profitable for most households right now. The calculator on this page lets you work it out with your own production, use and prices.

How big should my home battery be?

Don’t go too big: the battery should cover your evening and night use, says Milieu Centraal. A P1 meter shows how much that is. The Consumentenbond’s rule of thumb is 1 to 1.5 kWh per kWp of solar panels, or 60 to 80% of your daily use. Above about 5 kWh the gain drops quickly: in the CE Delft study self-use went from 25% to 50% with 5 kWh and to 60% with 10 kWh.

Is there a subsidy, or can I reclaim the VAT?

There is no national subsidy. A few provinces and municipalities have their own scheme; they are listed on this page. A home battery carries 21% VAT, also when bought together with solar panels. According to the Dutch tax authority you can only reclaim it if you trade power with the battery and so become a VAT entrepreneur, with a dynamic contract and quarterly VAT returns.

Is a dynamic contract a better fit for a home battery?

According to the Consumentenbond a dynamic contract is probably more attractive from 2027 for many households with a home battery, provided the battery charges and discharges automatically on the power price. In the Vereniging Eigen Huis field trial the saving on self-use was actually higher on a fixed contract (€ 350 against € 217 a year), because you pay more per kWh there.

Is a plug-in battery safe?

Milieu Centraal does not recommend plug-in batteries yet and points to fire risk: power can then reach one circuit from two sides without the fuse tripping. The fire service advises a separate circuit in the meter cupboard, never an extension cord or power strip, and at most one battery per circuit. A limit of 800 watts per socket is often mentioned, but we found no Dutch rule that sets it.

Where may I put a home battery?

There are no separate legal placement rules, only the general rules for electrical installations (Bbl and NEN 1010). The fire service advises a shed, otherwise the garage or attic, never an escape route, with a smoke alarm in the same room and a certified installer. NIPV advises a separate room and detection of overheating. You do have to register a home battery at energieleveren.nl; that is required by law.

Does a home battery earn ERE?

No, and it does not change your ERE either. ERE is about power you charge into your car, measured by your charger’s MID meter. For home charging the national share of renewable power counts (50.5% in 2026), with or without solar panels or a battery.

Can my electric car work as a home battery?

Not in the Netherlands yet. No manufacturer offers car-to-home power (V2H) here; according to the cabinet the grid code barrier goes in 2029. What does work: charging your car in daytime on your own solar power. According to Milieu Centraal that has about the same effect on your self-use as a home battery.

Does a home battery help the grid?

Mostly yes, if you use it for your own solar power, say Enexis and Milieu Centraal. A battery that trades on the energy market can make local congestion worse: according to Enexis it helps 95% of the time, but can raise the peak 5% of the time.