How many hours of sunshine do we have per month?
Solar panels pay off well in Belgium, with most sunlight hours in summer and less in winter. October is the best autumn month and August the sunniest month.
Increase your self-consumption without big investments!
The average household with solar panels uses only 30% of their own generated solar energy. But, by smartly adjusting your energy consumption, you can increase your self-consumption by a 7% – 10%. Solar panels produce the most power between 11 am and 3 pm. To increase your self-consumption, consume as much electricity as possible between […]
What are injection rates?
Of course, as a solar panel owner, you cannot use 100% of your own generated solar energy at home, which is why your energy supplier offers you an injection tariff. This is a fee you get per kWh of solar energy you put on the grid. The injection tariff is the successor to the prosumer […]
What should I pay attention to when buying solar panels?
Your roof type and orientation The first thing to consider is your roof type and orientation of the roof. Most roofs have tiles or slates, on which solar panels can be installed. The only roof type not suitable for solar installation is a thatched roof. A flat roof, on the other hand, is always suitable […]
Solar panels + home battery: a dynamic duo
Solar panels generate the most power during the day, with peak hours between 11 am and 3 pm. But many families are working then or simply not at home. As a result, much of their generated solar energy is injected back into the grid. Do you recognize yourself in this? Then a home battery might […]
Here’s how to get the most out of your solar panels
If you have solar panels, the sun pays part of your energy bill! Of course, you want your solar panels to continue earning optimal returns, understandably, as energy prices have gone through the roof in the past year. It is no secret that solar panels perform best when the sun shines, but they certainly remain […]
All the benefits of solar panels at a glance
Are you considering installing solar panels at home? Good idea! With solar panels, the sun is your main source of energy and you are less dependent on those ever-rising energy prices. Not quite convinced yet? You are by no means alone. We like to give you an extra push by reviewing the main benefits of […]
Calculate your solar yield yourself!
There are plenty of reasons to save on your energy bills today. Partly because we want to save on our expensive energy bills and partly because we are concerned with the climate. Whatever your reason, solar panels remain the most popular solution for families. And that’s no mean feat. In this blog, we explain how […]
