What are the benefits of a home battery?

With a home battery, you utilize more of the energy that your solar panels produce during the day. Instead of sending excess energy to the grid, you store it and use it yourself later.

Use more of your own energy: Instead of using approximately 30% of your solar energy yourself, a battery can increase this figure to 80%.

Purchase less electricity: Because you use more of your own energy, you need to draw less power from the grid.

Higher yield from your solar panels: Your installation operates more efficiently because you utilize more of your own energy.

More control over your energy bill: You become less dependent on fluctuating energy prices.

Curious about what a home battery could specifically mean for your energy bill?

OUR ADVANTAGES

Why choose an iLumen home battery

8,000 charging cycles

Thanks to our smart technology, as little energy (and yield) as possible is lost. Every kilowatt counts. Furthermore, our LiFePack lasts up to 8,000 charging cycles.

One-size-fits-all

LiFePack is compatible with every type of solar panel and is modullarly expandable per 5 kWh. Your battery therefore grows along with your consumption.

From 30% to 80% self-consumption

Without a home battery, you use an average of about 30% of your own solar energy. With LiFePack, you increase this to 80%.

Curious how you can lower your energy costs?

Do you have questions about a specific product? Or would you like to discuss your personal energy situation? Our energy advisors will answer all your questions and propose solutions that suit your situation.

An installer in your area?

Looking for a reliable installer close to home?
We put you in touch with a recognized iLumen partner.

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Get even more out of your home battery

Your home battery becomes even smarter with iLusmart.

The peak shaving function automatically reserves a variable portion of your home battery to handle peak moments. This lowers your peak consumption, meaning you pay less in capacity tariffs and save directly on your energy bill.

With Smart Dynamic, iLusmart automatically charges your home battery when energy prices are at their lowest. During the day, you use that stored energy at the most advantageous time.

You choose what fits your current situation. Should that change in the future, you can easily expand. And thanks to automatic updates, you can respond immediately to the latest regulations. This way, you always stay one step ahead.

Calculate payback period?

Would you like a personal calculation of your situation and payback period? You can do that here.

For the example calculation of the scenarios below, we use the following installation values: the PV system produces 4,000 kWh/year, consumption is also 4,000 kWh/year, and a 4 kVa inverter is active. Additionally, we use a price of €330 / MWh for consumption and €40 / MWh for injection (VREG rates Q1 2024).

 

Solar panels with
reversing meter

€840

Annual savings

  • Energy production savings: 4 MWh/year x €330/MWh = €1,320/year
  • Prosumer tariff: 4 kVA x €90/year = €360/year
  • Other taxes: ≈ €120/year
  • Net energy savings: €1,320/year – €360/year – €120/year = €840/year

Solar panels with
digital meter

€484.40

Annual savings

  • Self-consumption level 28% (i.e., 72% injection). Source: VREG
  • Injection: 2.88 MWh/year x €40/MWh = €115.2/year
  • Self-consumption: 1.12 MWh/year x €330/MWh = €369.6/year
  • Net energy savings = €484.8/year (loss of €355.2/year for 20 years)

Solar panels with digital meter
and iLumen technology

€980.10

Annual savings

  • Injection: 0.9 MWh/year x €40/MWh = €36/year
  • Self-consumption: 1.12 MWh/year x €330/MWh = €369.9/year
  • Battery storage: 1.98 MWh/year x €290/MWh = €574.2/year
  • Net energy savings = €980.1/year

Buy

Do you want maximum long-term yield? Then buying a home battery is a logical step. You invest once and get more out of your solar energy for years to come.

Rent

Is the investment a bit too large today? With our EcoFix rental formula, you can rent a home battery for a fixed monthly amount. We take care of installation, monitoring, and maintenance.

USP’S

What sets iLumen apart

Belgian & local player

iLumen is a Belgian player with knowledge of the local market and regulations. This translates into homegrown solutions that really work here.

Tailor-made solutions

At iLumen, we never opt for standard solutions. We always tailor our work to your current situation and future plans.

Focus on the long term

We consciously choose sustainable technology and focus on strong performance and returns that will remain solid for years to come.

Count on experienced experts

You can count on the advice of specialists with both in-depth technical knowledge and practical experience from the field.

Discover our innovative products.

MEET ILUSMART

Your personal energy management system.

Solar panels, home battery, charging station, heat pump… all powerful technologies. But only when they work together do you truly get the most out of them. iLusmart connects your devices, analyzes your energy consumption, and automatically controls everything at the most cost-effective times. This lowers your energy bill without you having to think about it. Smarter for your wallet. Smarter for the grid. Smarter for the future.

TESTIMONIALS

What our customers say

Installation of an Ilusmart: installation went smoothly and quickly with the necessary explanation. They kept their appointment. Clear app to monitor injection and withdrawal. Satisfied!

Koen Van Brusselen

Everything nicely installed, my panels inspected and coated! ...and now just waiting to see if the newly installed PIDbox improves the efficiency of my panels.

Jos Martens

Perfect collaboration with experienced staff. Service as it should be.

Jos Janssens

Thanks to your site, I can see if my installation is returning to how it was at the beginning, or what percentage I recover by applying the PID-BOX principle.

Luc Cuvelier

After years of paying too much for energy, finally a system that works for me. The technicians knew exactly what they were doing and explained everything clearly. The app is highly recommended!

Fleur van den Broek

They responded quickly to my request, and the installation was arranged within a week. My panels are now running at full capacity thanks to the PIDbox. I should have done this sooner.

Sander Vermeer

Friendly technicians who really know what they are doing. Installation completed neatly, no mess left behind. Via the app, I can now see live how much I produce and inject. Great!

Noor Bakker

My old panels had been producing less than expected for years. After the coating and the PIDbox installation, I notice the difference immediately. The system now monitors itself — handy!

Joris Hoekstra

Professional from start to finish. Appointment kept punctually, installation went smoothly, and the Ilusmart app works intuitively. Finally, I have a grip on my own energy consumption.

Roos van Dijk

Good communication before, during, and after the installation. The technician took the time to show everything via the app. Small investment, but the difference in return is already visible after one month.

Thijs Mulder
FAQs

Frequently asked questions
about home batteries

Which combination of solutions works best?

That depends on your situation, but the greatest gains are achieved with a mix of generation (solar panels), storage (battery), and control (iLusmart).

Does it make sense to invest if I already have solar panels?

Certainly. Without a battery or control system, you inject a significant amount of free electricity back into the grid. With smart management and storage, you can utilize that energy optimally.

How much can I save with a home battery?

Up to hundreds of euros per year. You consume more of your own solar energy and draw less (expensive) electricity from the grid.

What is the fastest way to reduce my energy bill?

Start with solar panels. This allows you to generate your own energy and avoid expensive grid consumption. Combine this with a home battery for even greater impact.
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