Thousands of home battery owners get paid to relieve the power grid
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In the Netherlands, thousands of people with a home battery are now receiving money from energy companies. The aim is to keep the electricity grid from becoming overloaded. This way, the grid can better handle the large amount of solar energy and electricity from other sources.
It works as follows: the battery is charged or discharged at the right moment. When there is a lot of electricity on the grid, the battery stores that electricity. When there is little electricity, the battery gives energy back. In this way, the use of the grid is spread more evenly.
At Frank Energie, the compensation can rise to 450 euros per year. This amount depends on the contract and the capacity of the battery. Other energy suppliers may also offer similar arrangements. Residents who are unsure can ask their supplier which conditions apply.
Experts expect the number of home batteries to continue growing in the coming years. As a result, the importance of such agreements will also increase. For households with a battery, it may therefore become an additional source of income.
Sources: TechPulse
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