With these 4 tips, you can generate as much energy as possible with your solar panels and use it in the best way.

• Tip 1. Switch to electric products
• Tip 2. Turn on your products during the day
• Tip 3. Store energy
• Tip 4. Have maintenance done every now and then

Switch to electric products such as an induction cooktop, heat pump, or power tools. Need a new car? An electric car with your own charging station is a good choice. That way, you can use the energy you generated yourself. That way, you lower your energy costs and your CO2 emissions.

You use the most energy early in the morning or late at night. At these moments, the demand for power is high. That's why you should turn on your washing machine, dryer, or dishwasher during the day when the sun is shining. That way, you directly use the power from your solar panels and you're less dependent on the power grid. You can also consider smart devices that automatically schedule your energy consumption, with a smart thermostat for example.

With a home battery, you can store energy when your solar panels generate more than you use at that moment. This allows you to use this energy in the evening when you turn on the oven or induction cooktop. This way, you use less gray energy from the grid. Currently, a home battery costs more than it saves you. You can also store energy with a bidirectional charging station. That way, you use the car battery as a type of battery.

Solar panels don't need much maintenance. Your solar panels can sometimes remain dirty due to Saharan sand or algae, even after a rain storm. Don't clean your solar panels yourself, but hire a professional company. That way, you know for sure they clean your solar panels carefully.