Renewable Energy Units (HBEs) fall under the European RED-II directive and are closely linked to emission rights. While emission allowances primarily focus on limiting and trading CO2-emissions, HBEs promote the use of renewable energy in the transport sector. Companies that supply renewable energy to vehicles earn HBEs, while polluting companies are required to purchase them to meet their legal obligations. Both systems contribute to sustainability: emission allowances by reducing emissions and HBEs by rewarding the use of renewable energy.

Revenues depend on energy consumption. With a charging volume for vehicles of more than 40 MWh (40,000 kWh) per year, up to €0.05 per kWh net can be earned.

No, we provide a fully automated and compliant solution. The process is simple, with no operational changes, and we arrange all administration and reporting.

Companies with their own charging stations* that provide electricity to vehicles, such as logistics companies, real estate locations, offices and fleet owners, are eligible. With at least 10 charging stations, it is usually profitable.

* The electricity connection to the charging stations must be in the name of the (parent) company.

In the Netherlands, fossil fuel suppliers are legally obliged to purchase a prescribed number of emission rights annually, such as Renewable Fuel Units (HBEs in Dutch). In doing so, they contribute to the financing of sustainable energy projects in the transport sector. This system is part of European regulations and laid down in national laws and regulations.

Through Voltico, your company can easily offer HBEs on the market. Normally, this can be difficult due to complex administration, regulations, lack of experience and small trading volumes.

- The grid connection must be registered in the name of the company. In the case of building leases, this means that the energy contract must be in the name of your company.

- Only 100% subsidiaries can be included in the registration by the parent company. Subsidiaries are not allowed to register on behalf of their parent company.

- Due to audit costs, participation becomes profitable from 40 MWh (40,000 kWh) per year. For electric cars, the annual charging volume is approximately 2.5 to 5 MWh per charging station. For electric vans, it is around 7.5 MWh, and for trucks, 40 MWh. We are happy to help you determine if your charging volume is sufficient.

- We install our software at the charging stations to register the energy consumption. The operation of the charging stations, such as activation through charging cards, will remain unchanged. If the chargers are managed by a third party, we will provide the necessary one-off software update with your permission.

HBEs encourage the use of renewable energy for transport. This reduces CO2-emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. The emission rights system rewards companies that embrace sustainability, which contributes to a lower environmental impact and a more sustainable future for transportation.