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Direct Marketing Profit Calculator

Calculate your potential profit from direct marketing your renewable energy and discover how ZoroEnergy can optimize your returns.

When Does an Electricity Storage System Pay for Itself?

A common question when investing in an electricity storage system is: When will it start to pay off? In simple terms, this means the point at which the savings on your electricity bill match or exceed the initial investment.

Typically, the payback period for battery storage systems ranges between 5 to 10 years. However, the exact timeline can vary depending on factors such as upfront costs (after applying any available subsidies), your energy consumption patterns, and savings generated from increased self-consumption, reduced grid dependence, and any feed-in tariffs for excess solar power.

How We Help Speed Up Your ROI

ZoroCore

AI-powered energy manager that optimizes your home's energy flow for maximum efficiency.

ZoroFlex

Dynamic electricity tariff that connects your system to real-time market prices.

Calculation Example: How Cost-Effective Is Optimizing Energy Storage?

See how different setups compare and discover the potential savings with ZoroEnergy's optimization.

Grid Only

Consumption: 4,500 kWh

Annual Cost: €1,575/year

Savings: €0/year

Solar Only

Consumption: 30% Self-Consumption

Annual Cost: €933.39/year

Savings: €641.61/year

Solar + Battery

Consumption: 80% Self-Consumption

Annual Cost: €459.54/year

Savings: €1,115.46/year

With ZoroEnergy

Consumption: 90% Optimization

Annual Cost: €234.54/year

Savings: €1,340.46/year

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About the Calculator

This calculator provides an estimate of your potential earnings from direct marketing your renewable energy installation.

Important Notes

  • • All calculations are estimates
  • • Market values may vary
  • • Consult experts for final decisions

© 2025 ZORO Energy. All calculations are provided for informational purposes only.

Maximize What You Already Have

ZoroEnergy doesn't sell solar panels — we make your existing setup smarter. With ZoroCore intelligently managing your energy flows, and ZoroFlex giving you access to the lowest real-time grid rates, you can unlock massive savings from the solar and storage system you already have.

With this level of efficiency, a typical household setup worth €20,000 could pay for itself in roughly 15 years. Considering most systems last 20–30 years, that's 5–15 years of near-zero electricity costs.