Self-Consumption of Green Energy: How Does It Work?

The world depends on electricity. But how can we ensure that it doesn’t come at the expense of our planet? By encouraging the self-consumption of green energy and using energy efficiently. And what better time to start than Green January?

What is self-consumption of green energy?

Solar panels and wind turbines usually generate more than enough energy to fully power your home. In fact, you often have energy to spare. This surplus is fed back into the national grid. That can be a shame, since there are times when you could actually use that energy yourself. When you do need energy but aren’t generating green energy yourself, you’re dependent on the grid. For example, solar panels don’t generate any power in the dark, yet that’s precisely when you want to turn on a light. In that case, the power comes from the grid.
Self-consumption of green energy means using the energy you generate yourself as much as possible. It makes you less dependent on the grid, and less energy will be fed back into the grid. Thanks to smart solutions like eddi, you can benefit from the energy you generate yourself before it is fed back into the grid.

Benefits of Self-Consumption

Self-consumption of green energy has a number of advantages:

• Your home is fully equipped with a sustainable energy source
• You are almost entirely self-sufficient and have little or no dependence on the grid
• Your energy bill will be lower

Self-consumption of green energy is just the beginning

By consuming green energy yourself, you ensure that no green energy goes to waste. However, it’s still important to use energy efficiently. By paying close attention to your energy usage, you can reduce your carbon footprint. By using all the energy we generate and storing it wherever possible, we can reduce our impact on the environment.
Read more tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint.

What if I want to charge an electric car?

Our smart zappi The charger is perfect for that! You can use zappi to put the excess energy you generate toward your to charge a car. By combining myenergi products with your own green energy, you can help build a more sustainable future and save money on your energy bill.
Learn more about zappi