Knowledge base
Grid congestion
What grid congestion means, why the Dutch grid is full, what you notice at home and how a home battery, EV charger or heat pump helps, sometimes with payment.
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Comparison
Monocrystalline vs polycrystalline panels
Monocrystalline or polycrystalline: why almost every new panel is mono, where the difference still matters and what SolarFast installs.
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Blog
Government wants to cut EPV rates as net metering ends
The Dutch government wants to cut the energy performance fee from 2027 as net metering ends. What it means for landlords, and where storage fits in.
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Knowledge base
Smart grid control
Grid control and net-aware charging: how your supplier steers your charger, home battery or heat pump, what you notice and whether you get paid.
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Comparison
String inverter vs micro-inverter
String inverter or micro-inverters: how shade drives the choice, what optimizers do and when SolarFast recommends micro.
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Blog
Dutch government moves to drop mandatory solar for businesses: now what?
Solar panels are off the draft measures list of the Dutch energy-saving obligation for 2027. What does that mean for businesses considering solar?
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Knowledge base
Smart home energy control: increase self-use
Use more of your own power by timing your charger, home battery and household use. When self-steering pays off and how grid control differs.
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Comparison
Hybrid vs all-electric heat pump
Hybrid or all-electric heat pump: how insulation drives the choice, what you save on gas, and how the heating test shows if your home is ready.
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Blog
Grid tariff proposal for 2029: what it means for your heat pump
Grid operators propose time-of-use grid tariffs from 2029: winter evenings would get pricier. What would that mean for a heat pump or home battery?
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Knowledge base
Net metering explained
Net metering for solar panels: what it is, the cap, feed-in payment and feed-in charges. How your supplier settles power fed back to the grid.
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Comparison
With or without a home battery: net metering or storage?
Home battery or net metering? With a worked example before and after 1 January 2027, the role of feed-in charges and how SolarFast works with Dyness batteries.
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Blog
Home battery subsidies: where things stand in July 2026
No national home battery subsidy, but Flevoland runs its own scheme and parliament wants a VAT study. The July 2026 state of play, with amounts and sources.
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Solar panels
More yield from your roof and a lower energy bill.
Our solar panels deliver up to 25% more energy than standard models, saving you significantly on your energy bill.
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Keep your own power for evenings and cloudy days.
Upgrade your home with our smart home battery: save on feed-in costs, use more of your own solar power and rely less on the grid.
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Comfortable heating with far less gas.
Our heat pumps are designed to minimise your energy use so you structurally pay less for your comfort.
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Leave every morning with a full battery.
Our EV charger makes it easy to charge your electric car at home, so you leave every day with a full battery while contributing to lower CO2 emissions.
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Smart energy at home
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From making pancakes on your own power to charging the car for a visit to grandpa. See how smart energy makes everyday life easier and more affordable for households like yours.
First we look at your roof, usage and wishes. Then you know where you stand.
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The end of net metering made Irma curious about what a home battery could do for her.
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Install done, walkthrough done, ready. It really can be that simple.
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Pancakes on your own power. That just tastes better.
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Our installer on the roof, you with the coffee. That is how install day should feel.
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Watching a series on yesterday's power. That just feels right.
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No standard package. First your situation, then a proposal.
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