Dutch grid operators pay suppliers to throttle EV chargers, heat pumps and home batteries at peak times
By Eve
Enexis, Liander and Stedin are paying participating suppliers to remotely dial down EV chargers, heat pumps and home batteries during evening demand spikes, according to NL Times citing RTL. One estimate puts annual payments to suppliers at €270 to €540 per enrolled home battery, depending on how many hours a day it must stay available, with battery owners able to earn up to €450 a year. The compensation programme spans four years and covers only selected locations in Utrecht, Flevoland, Gelderland and eastern Noord-Brabant.
Why it matters
Grid operators are now paying for flexibility from managed charging and other home assets rather than relying solely on network reinforcement, which creates a revenue and partnership route for suppliers and CPOs able to offer controllable load. The scheme's limited regional scope and the reported lack of grid capacity for new homes signal where flexibility services may be most valued.
Source
- Original title
- “Home battery owners in the Netherlands could earn up to €450 a year by giving suppliers control”
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- 6 November 2026
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- Netherlands
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