With an Energy Storage System (EOS), an entrepreneur stores his own solar energy. Energy that comes in handy, for example, during times when the sun is not shining. In this way, an entrepreneur makes his company even more sustainable and independent.
Energy storage is becoming increasingly interesting and important. In this article we lift the veil a bit, with some arguments for storing solar energy yourself.
Control
Storing energy yourself gives the entrepreneur control. In the current situation, every kWh of solar energy produced is used directly or is fed into the electricity grid. There is no middle ground. This changes when you store the solar energy yourself. The entrepreneur takes control of the sustainable energy produced by himself.
Flexibility
An Energy Storage System is the key to a successful energy transition: the entrepreneur uses his sustainably generated energy when he needs it. Moreover, he is never again confronted with negative feed-in prices. It is also ideal for entrepreneurs who cannot deliver back to the net at all.
By storing energy yourself, an entrepreneur creates the flexibility to change the moment between energy generation and energy consumption.
Independence
Smart entrepreneurs want to depend as little as possible on developments that take place outside their sphere of influence, but whose consequences affect their company. Saving energy is a step in meeting this need for greater independence. An additional advantage is that the grid operator has no influence on the number of solar panels that can be installed. The entrepreneur solves the problem of too much energy himself!
Revenue model
How does an Energy Storage System pay for itself? "That calculation differs per situation and entrepreneur", says Martin Valentijn, director of Energy Shift "With an EOS you have to purchase less energy, that calculation is quickly made. In addition, you must look at the annual consumption per situation, how much energy the entrepreneur can generate himself and at what amount he can resell stored electricity. An EOS is a very interesting, technical solution that offers the entrepreneur many possibilities. We are extremely enthusiastic and see a great future for self-storage of solar energy."
Do you want to store your own energy?
As an entrepreneur you may be interested in saving energy. But is that also the right choice for your situation? And if so, with what type of Energy Storage System? There are tools that help entrepreneurs make the right choice. For example, fill this online questionnaire and discover immediately what best suits your situation.