33% Lower Bills with AI: Smarter Energy Use in the Netherlands

The Hilights:

  • 33% Lower Electricity Bills by shifting consumption and exports to the most cost-effective hours

  • Ready for Energy Trading with intelligent scheduling that unlocks new revenue potential

  • Flexible, Market-Responsive Usage that supports grid balance and decarbonization goals

In a Dutch household equipped with a Magic Power battery, an Etrel EV charger, and a white-labeled HEMS Controller Pro developed by enjoyelec, home energy use isn’t just automated—it’s intelligently optimized. Operating under a day-ahead hourly pricing model, where both consumption and injective prices fluctuate every hour, this household turns market complexity into opportunity.

The Challenge: Unlocking Value in a Complex Market

Households with solar PV, batteries, and EVs aim to reduce energy costs—but without intelligent control, much of that potential goes unrealized. Hourly tariffs based on the day-ahead market offer flexibility and savings, but static schedules or manual control fail to respond to constantly shifting prices. As a result, energy may be stored or consumed at the wrong time—driving up costs and reducing returns. To make the most of their energy assets, households need more than hardware—they need intelligence.

AI Strategy Meets Dynamic Pricing

With enjoyelec’s AI-driven HEMS Controller Pro, this household optimizes its energy use by aligning asset operation with hourly electricity market prices. The system runs continuous next-day price forecasting and applies an AI-based strategy to automatically schedule charging, discharging, and energy export. It charges the battery and electric vehicles during low-price periods, supplies household loads from stored energy when prices peak, and exports surplus solar power at the most profitable hours. This strategic coordination across all assets ensures optimal economic outcomes while supporting smarter, market-responsive energy consumption.

 

From isolated devices to an intelligent, AI-synced energy ecosystem, this Dutch home shows how smart energy management can turn complexity into opportunity—cutting costs today and enabling smarter participation in tomorrow’s energy markets.