Managing household or business finances doesn’t have to be complicated. One increasingly popular way to do it is through solar panels. Even better: when your solar system is paired with a battery storage solution. So, what happens when you connect solar panels to a smart battery? So, what happens when you connect solar panels to a smart battery?
The short answer: you start earning. Connecting solar panels to an Infimeo smart battery not only maximizes the use of your self-generated energy – reducing your electricity costs – but also generates monthly passive income. And the benefits don’t stop there. Let’s take a closer look at solar panels on their own, and explore why this increasingly popular combination is so powerful.
The future of solar energy in Slovakia
In Slovakia, nuclear power plants generate the majority of electricity – in 2023, they accounted for nearly 62% of total production, according to OKTE. The good news is that fossil fuel–based energy declined compared to the previous year, reaching 18% in 2023.
As the EU pushes for climate action, renewable energy is becoming increasingly relevant. Slovakia is responding: the share of renewable energy sources (RES) reached almost 23% in 2023, up from 21.9% in 2021. Hydro-power remains the largest contributor among renewables, while solar energy accounted for 2.2% of total production.
Solar energy is expected to grow further thanks to climate change, accessible subsidies, longer panel lifespans, and faster return on investment.
The reason? Due to climate change, the number of sunny days and the intensity of solar radiation are increasing. In 2025, Europe experienced a historic year in this regard: in some parts of Western Europe, the levels were up to 50% higher than the 30-year average.
Solar power as a source of green energy
While Slovakia may not yet lead the charts in solar adoption, climate change affects it just as much. That’s why more and more homeowners and businesses are turning to solar panels. When properly installed, connected, and of sufficient quality, solar panels can reach efficiencies of 20–25%.
Solar panels at a glance:
- solar panels average lifespan : 25 – 30 years
- efficiency: 20 – 25%
- payback period in Slovakia: 7–12 years on average
- eligible for subsidies, e.g., via “Zelená domácnostiam” program
- low-maintenance and can be combined with a battery storage system
These factors make solar energy an increasingly popular way to reduce household or business operating costs.
Maximize Your Self-Consumption and earn with Infimeo
Infimeo is a smart battery storage system powered by an Energy Management System (EMS). The EMS monitors, in real time, how much electricity you produce and how much you need. But to truly call it “smart,” it does even more.
Infimeo also predicts solar power production. When deciding,
how to use the electricity, it takes into account not only your household’s or business’s consumption and battery capacity, but also current energy prices and grid conditions.
The EMS continuously monitors the distribution network. If it detects an energy shortage, it discharges the battery; if there’s a surplus, it charges the battery. Thanks to this intelligent decision-making, you earn passive income, as SSE pays you monthly for providing commercial flexibility – the official term for this process.
EMS extends your battery’s lifespan
The minimum lifespan of Infimeo batteries (Huawei and Pylontech) is 10–15 years, depending on the manufacturer. However, users can influence this lifespan – both positively and negatively – through how they use the system.
The EMS and its smart functionalities are designed to extend your battery’s life automatically, without any intervention on your part. It ensures that the state of charge stays within an optimal range (~20%–100%), helping prevent unnecessary wear and tear and maximizing long-term performance.
Infimeo also serves as s Backup power source
One of Infimeo’s key advantages is its scalability – we can design a solution for a small bungalow, a multi-story home, or a medium-sized business. In every case, our smart battery storage system can also function as a backup power source during a blackout.
Pylontech battery systems paired with GoodWe inverters feature and integrated Backup output, while Huawei inverter solutions use a Backup Box, which is purchased alongside the inverter. During a grid outage, appliances connected to the Backup output or Backup Box are powered either by the battery storage or your solar system.
This functionality makes Infimeo + solar panels a perfect combination: you gain reliable backup power.
Whether it’s a widespread blackout or a local outage, you don’t have to worry about when power will be restored. From critical servers in your business to watching the Champions League finale at home – you’re covered, and everything runs exactly as it should.
Smart battery storage as a tool to reduce your carbon footprint
Using solar panels alone already helps reduce your carbon footprint. But combining them with an Infimeo smart battery storage system takes it a step further. When there’s an energy shortage in the grid, suppliers often rely on fossil fuel–based sources to make up the difference.
By connecting your solar system to Infimeo, you enable SSE to draw energy from renewable sources during shortages instead. Plus, with our mobile app, you get a clear overview of your consumption, financial savings, and even the exact CO₂ reduction achieved through your actions.
What you need to qualify for Infimeo
You might be surprised—you don’t even need solar panels to get Infimeo. That said, your contribution to decarbonization and your potential monthly savings will be lower without them. Here are the main requirements:
- be a client of SSE (you can join from any region of Slovakia, even Gemer),
- have a distribution board large enough to accommodate the control unit,
- posses your own EIC code,
- have a 4-quadrant electricity meter installed.
Interested in the benefits of combining solar panels with smart battery storage? Fill out our form, and we’ll contact you to provide a custom, no-obligation quote tailored to your needs.
