On October 3, 2025, Enphase Energy announced a partnership with Essent, one of the Netherlands’ largest residential energy providers. The collaboration allows Enphase customers with solar installations to expand their systems with IQ Batteries and participate in Essent’s Smart Steering program. The program offers fixed monthly compensation of up to €122, scaling with battery size up to 20 kWh.
Essent will remotely monitor and manage the battery to optimize charging and discharging for the home and the grid, helping homeowners increase self‑consumption and avoid export fees. The partnership aligns with the Netherlands’ planned transition away from net energy metering in 2027, which will drive greater reliance on batteries to capture solar value. The fixed payments provide a predictable revenue stream for Enphase and a care‑free experience for customers.
The IQ Battery 5P supports configurations from 5 to 60 kWh, with each 5‑kWh unit delivering 3.84 kW of continuous power, making it well suited for daily performance. Enphase offers 24/7 customer support and a 15‑year warranty for IQ Battery 5P units activated in the Netherlands. The initial Essent offer will launch with a limited number of Enphase solar‑only customers, with broader availability to follow.
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