The popularity of electric driving remains undiminished. More and more people are switching to an electric car and the range of EVs on offer is growing. Driving an electric car also brings with it questions. One of the most important: where do you charge your electric horsepower? In this blog article, we discuss the advantages of installing a home charging station, with a special focus on combining it with solar panels.
The advantages of a charging station at home
Having your own charging station offers many advantages over charging at public charging stations:
1. Comfort and convenience: Charge your car whenever you want, without having to lug cables or search for an available charging station. Charging at home is simply a matter of plugging in.
2. Time savings: Public charging stations are often crowded, which means you spend time waiting. With your own charging station, you are guaranteed a quick and efficient charge.
3. Lower costs: Power costs at public charging stations are often higher than at home. By charging with your own power, you save on charging costs.
4. Ready for the future: Electric driving is likely to become the norm. With your own charging station, you will be prepared for this and not have to worry about the availability of charging infrastructure.
Charging station and solar panels: a golden duo
Do you have solar panels on your roof? Then it is extra attractive to combine your charging station with them. On sunny days, you can charge your car with self-generated energy, which benefits your wallet and the environment.
Advantages of solar panel charging:
- Even lower charging costs: By using solar energy, you save substantially on energy costs for charging your car.
- More sustainable driving: You drive even more environmentally friendly because your car is charged with 'green' electricity.
- Energy independent: You consume less energy from the grid, which makes you more independent.
How to install a charging station with solar panels?
Installing a charging station with solar panels requires some preparation:
- Determine your power consumption: How much power do you consume per day? This is important to determine the required capacity of the charging station.
- Check your connection: Make sure your meter box is suitable for a charging station.
- Do you want a post or prefer a compact charger on the wall?
- Choose a suitable location: Decide where you want to place the charging station, keeping in mind the distance to your parking space and the connection to the meter box.
- Select a charging station and installer: Choose a charging station that suits your needs and have it installed by a licensed installer.
- Arrange the grant: Grants are available for installing charging stations. Visit the government website for current schemes.
Smart charging with an app and energy management system
Controlling all electrical matters in the home and the congested srtoom network is an increasingly hot topic. Saving energy at home, smart charging with solar panels and making the best use of energy storage: it can all be done with a energy management system (EMS). This smart system helps you optimise your energy consumption and save on your energy costs.
An EMS is a central system that connects various appliances in your home and communicates with your energy supplier. The system collects data on your energy consumption, generation (e.g. by solar panels) and energy prices. Based on this data, the system can help you to:
- Saving energy: The EMS can switch off devices when not in use, or put them into an energy-saving mode.
- Use self-generated energy: The system can make the most of the energy you generate yourself with solar panels by running appliances at times when there is a lot of sun. So also charging your car at the right times.
- Optimise feedbacks: If you have surplus self-generated energy, the EMS can intelligently feed it back to the grid when prices are high.
- Home battery to be integrated: Do you have a home battery? Then the EMS can charge the battery when there is a lot of sun and use it when you need energy.
Do you want a buy charging station that has a link to such an energy management system, check out Dijkman Solar Energy's website. They offer a suitable charging solution for almost every car make and type.
Conclusion
Combining a charging station and solar panels is a smart investment. You save money, charge comfortably and contribute to a more sustainable future. Are you convinced and do you want a buy car charging station? Find a certified installer today and enjoy all the benefits of home charging with solar panels!
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