What Does a Plug-in Battery Do? – English

1. What is the NextEnergy Plug-in Battery?

The NextEnergy plug-in home battery, also known as the payback battery, is a compact battery with a capacity of 2.1 kWh that you can easily plug into a standard outlet at home without the need for an installer. Thanks to this plug-and-play design, you can start saving within minutes on your own.

2. How Does It Work?

Smart Charging and Discharging
The battery automatically charges when electricity is cheap, for example during sunny hours or times with low energy rates. When prices are high or you need more electricity, the battery supplies power back to your home.
Optimizing Self-Consumption
Normally, you only use part of the electricity your solar panels generate. With the battery, you significantly increase that self-consumption, making you less dependent on the grid.
Smart Control via P1 Meter and App
The included P1 meter in the meter cupboard communicates with the battery and the NextEnergy app. This gives you real-time insight into your consumption, the battery’s charge level, and current energy prices.

3. Technical Specifications

Feature	Details
Basic Capacity	2.1 kWh
Expandability	Up to 10.5 kWh with additional modules
Charging Power	1200 W
Discharging Power	800 W
Efficiency (RTE)	78% – 85%
Safety	Protection against overheating, short circuits, and overcharging; internal fire protection
Sustainability	CO₂-neutral within 3 to 4 years, made with recyclable materials

4. Installation & Ease of Use

Below is a brief explanation of the steps to connect the plug-in battery.

Place the P1 Meter into an outlet in the meter cupboard.
Plug in the Battery into an available outlet. If you have multiple batteries, it’s smart to use different circuits.
Connect the App: through the NextEnergy app, you connect the battery to Wi-Fi and manage everything easily.
Monitor and Save: you immediately see how much energy you store and use, while the battery automatically ensures optimal savings.

5. Additional Benefits

Emergency Power Supply: in case of a power outage, the battery can temporarily supply power to important devices.
Grid Support: by smartly using locally generated electricity, you help relieve the electrical grid.
Compact and Portable: the battery is easy to move, making it suitable for use when moving, or for campers and boats.
Safe and Sustainable: designed with robust safety features, high efficiency, and recyclable materials.

Summary: What Does the NextEnergy Plug-in Battery Do?

The NextEnergy plug-in battery stores cheap or self-generated electricity and supplies it back to your home when you need it. (Note: it cannot feed electricity back to the grid).

As a result, you increase your self-consumption, save on energy costs, and become less dependent on the grid. With easy installation, smart control via the app, expandability, and built-in safety features, this is an accessible and future-proof solution for any household.