What Is the Price of a Residential Solar Battery in Belgium?

Investing in a Solar Battery: What to Budget Investing in a solar battery is a crucial step toward optimizing your photovoltaic system. But how much should you expect to spend? Here’s an overview of the costs in Belgium.     Comparing Apples to Apples The term “battery” often comes with a very wide price range. […]

Which Supplier Should You Choose for Your Home Battery?

Promoting Green Energy Choosing LoopXCell means contributing to a smart, citizen-driven energy-sharing network that promotes renewable energy and reduces carbon footprints. Durability and Longevity Designed to last, LoopXCell’s battery offers an environmentally sustainable solution and a long-term investment for homeowners. Repairability Electrical equipment isn’t infallible, and LoopXCell understands this. The battery is designed to be […]

Network Operators in Belgium: ORES, RESA, and More

An Overview of Belgium’s Energy Distribution Infrastructure Belgium’s electricity and gas distribution network is managed by multiple operators, including ORES and RESA. This article highlights the roles and responsibilities of these network operators and their impact on consumers. Roles of Network Operators in Belgium Energy Distribution ORES, RESA, and other operators ensure the distribution of […]

Simulating Your Electricity Bill

Energy Bill Simulator by the Walloon Energy Commission (CWaPE) Visit the CWaPE website to compare the various plans offered by energy suppliers. (www.loopxcell.com/simulation) Why Simulate Your Electricity Bill? Cost Forecasting A simulation helps estimate future costs based on current or anticipated energy consumption. Comparing Tariffs It allows you to compare offers from different suppliers and […]

Electricity Prices in Belgium

  Factors Determining Electricity Prices Production Costs Costs associated with generating electricity, including renewable and non-renewable energy sources. Taxes and Contributions Government taxes and renewable energy contributions play a significant role in the final price of electricity. Network Infrastructure Fees related to the maintenance and operation of the electricity grid. Influence of the Energy Market […]

The Price of kWh in Belgium

Breaking Down the Price of kWh Composition of the Price The cost of kWh in Belgium is determined by several components, including energy production costs, network fees, taxes, and contributions to renewable energy initiatives. Supplier Variations Prices can vary significantly between suppliers, depending on their offers and pricing policies. Factors Affecting kWh Pricing Energy Market […]

Understanding Your Electricity Bill

What Makes Up Your Electricity Bill? When you buy a bottle of milk from the local store, you’re actually paying several contributors: the farmer, the dairy processor, the transporter, and the store itself. You don’t pay each entity individually; instead, the store handles it all, and you pay them. Electricity works the same way. Let’s […]

Off-Grid Energy Storage Systems

What Is an Off-Grid Energy Storage System? An off-grid energy storage system stores energy generated from renewable sources, such as solar panels, for later use. These systems are particularly valuable in areas not connected to the main electrical grid. Key Components of an Off-Grid Energy Storage System Solar Panels Capture solar energy efficiently for use […]

Smart Meters: Double-Flow Meters Revolutionizing Energy Management

What Is a Double-Flow Meter? A double-flow meter, often referred to as a smart meter, measures energy consumption from the grid separately from the energy injected back into it. These meters are gradually replacing older electromechanical meters in Wallonia. How Smart Meters Work Smart meters continuously record energy usage and injection and transmit this data […]

Understanding the Prosumer Tariff

The Prosumer Tariff for Installations Before January 1, 2024 Owners of photovoltaic systems installed before January 1, 2024, benefit from the “reversing meter” principle until the end of 2030. In most cases, these systems generate enough electricity to cover their annual consumption, meaning owners rarely need to purchase electricity from the grid. However, as these […]