YouPower: The Independent Total Power System
YouPower offers everything needed to go off-grid with home batteries and renewable energy solutions. Known for installing the largest off-grid system in Flanders, YouPower combines solar panels, battery storage, and backup generators to create fully autonomous energy setups. Their Battery Disassembly Center also focuses on dismantling and recycling lithium batteries, emphasizing sustainability throughout the energy lifecycle.
The Main Benefit: Energy Independence and Savings
Imagine a life where you:
- Don’t need an electricity meter anymore
- Stop paying the prosumer tariff
- Avoid heavy connection costs
- Reduce administrative overhead
- Enjoy significant accounting benefits
- And—best of all—no longer receive electricity bills
Sounds pretty great, right? Thanks to YouPower’s innovative off-grid technology, businesses and households can fully disconnect from the grid. Their Full Option system lets anyone rely entirely on self-generated green energy, making offices, warehouses, farms, or homes completely autonomous.
How YouPower Designs Your Off-Grid System
Every energy need is unique, and YouPower’s team measures and calculates the exact consumption to size the installation perfectly. Whether it’s a household with solar panels and an electric car or a remote agricultural business, the system adapts to changing circumstances. Sometimes, adding a gas-powered emergency generator is smart—it kicks in during peak demand or low solar production, ensuring uninterrupted power.
Case Study: A Private Customer’s Off-Grid Journey
Take a customer with a 10 kWp solar panel setup and an electric car, consuming around 16,000 kWh annually—a bit high for a family, but understandable with EV charging. The goal? Use as much solar energy directly as possible, store the rest in batteries, and rely on the battery during dark hours. The customer also has a gas connection, so a gas-powered emergency generator is part of the plan.
This setup is a parallel system, meaning the customer remains connected to the grid but avoids the prosumer tariff only by going fully off-grid. The lifespan of the solar panels—about 14 years—is a key factor in calculating the payback period and overall performance improvement.
Technical Details and Safety Measures
YouPower uses Li-ion batteries equipped with a Battery Management System (BMS) that carefully monitors voltage, current, and temperature. This system prevents overcharging, balances charging and discharging, and extends battery life. Flexibility is built in from the start—systems are designed to allow future expansion, with inverters, cables, and other components sized accordingly.
Safety is a top priority. Batteries must be installed in waterproof, stable, and dust-minimal spaces, away from heat sources and flammable materials. The ambient temperature should stay between 0° and 50°, with proper ventilation and no coverage over the battery. If temperatures go beyond limits, the battery shuts down automatically to prevent damage.
Project Impact: Supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – Promoting renewable energy and energy storage solutions
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Developing innovative off-grid systems and recycling centers
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Enabling autonomous energy for homes and businesses
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Recycling lithium batteries responsibly
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon footprints
Why Off-Grid Systems Make Sense for Agriculture and Remote Locations
For farms and businesses far from the street, connection costs can be sky-high. Going off-grid isn’t just smart—it’s often the only practical solution. YouPower’s off-grid systems combine solar panels, wind turbines, batteries, and backup generators to keep farms running smoothly without any grid connection. This independence means fewer headaches, lower costs, and a greener footprint. Plus, the system’s flexibility means it can grow with the farm’s needs over time.
