Managing your peak consumption has benefits in terms of costs, reliability and the environment.
Cost control of the capacity rate
Since 2023, the net rates on your electricity bill in Flanders don’t only depend on the amount of electricity you use, but also on how much strain you put on the electricity distribution network.
Read more about the capacity tariff
Net stability
A high peak consumption can lead to excessive strain on the electricity network, which may result in power cuts or other disruptions. By reducing peak consumption, the stability of the electricity network can be improved.
Sustainability
Reducing peak consumption will also contribute to Belgium’s sustainability goals. By consuming less electricity at peak times, the demand for electricity can be distributed more evenly, reducing the need to build extra power stations that often use fossil fuels.
You can use Synkee to control smart users (devices connected to your home network). That way, you can manage and control your consumption, and peak consumption in particular.
The maximum peak consumption is the most important parameter for this.
As it stands, Synkee has a direct impact on the charging speed of your charging station and how your car charges when the real-time consumption of your home increases (e.g. when you use electric heating, an induction hob, a dishwasher, a tumble dryer or a sauna). Of all the users in and around your home, your charging infrastructure accounts for the largest share of your (peak) consumption.
Read how to determine your maximum peak consumption in this article.