Is the Netherlands a good market for battery storage?

The Netherlands is an emerging market for battery storage but, due to the lack of saturation, also a highly exploitable one. In early 2025, enspired, together with Flexcity and S4 Energy, reached an exciting milestone by taking the country’s first 4-hour BESS live in a cross-market optimization setup.

Are batteries a sustainable solution to future-proof the Netherlands' electricity system?

Batteries, both BTM and grid-scale FTM (front-of-the-meter), play an important role in mitigating such challenges and offer a sustainable solution to future-proof the Netherlands’ electricity system. But how can it integrate more batteries if the grid struggles to handle the current load?

How much does storage cost at 1box?

At 1BOX you already have a unit from € 7 per month. On our location pages, you can see in just a few clicks which storage best suits your budget. Just choose your location and size, and you’ll see your price right away. How much storage space do you need? At 1BOX, we make it easy for you to find exactly the right storage space.

What is a battery recycling policy?

Prohibits the placing on the market of certain batteries manufactured with mercury or cadmium. Encourages the recycling of (parts of) batteries. Supports the improvement of batteries and environmental performance of all actors involved in the life cycle of batteries and accumulators.