
The Dutch net metering scheme ends on January 1, 2027. What does this mean for solar panel owners? Everything about the new feed-in tariff and how a home battery protects you.
For years, solar panel owners in the Netherlands could offset their exported electricity: the power you fed back into the grid counted equally against the power you drew from it. This made solar panels extra attractive, as every exported kWh was effectively worth the same as a consumed kWh.
That changes on 1 January 2027. From that date, the net metering scheme will end entirely. You will then only receive a feed-in tariff for exported power. That tariff is on average 50ā70% lower than the rate you pay for power drawn from the grid.
From 2027 onwards, you will receive a market-rate compensation for exported solar power that varies by energy supplier. The expectation is that the average feed-in tariff will be:
Based on current market prices and energy company plans, the expected feed-in tariff will be ā¬0.04 to ā¬0.09 per kWh. Compared to the electricity rate of ā¬0.25 to ā¬0.35 per kWh, this means your exported power becomes 60ā85% less valuable than before.
The impact depends on how much you currently export and how you have structured your consumption. A household that annually exports 2,000 kWh stands to lose up to ā¬400 per year in subsidy effect from the removal of net metering, without a home battery.
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The calculation below shows the financial impact for an average solar panel owner with 10 panels (3.5 kWp):
| Situation | Annual yield 2026 | Annual yield 2027+ | Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without home battery | €850 (net metering) | €390 (feed-in tariff) | - €460/year |
| With 5 kWh home battery | €850 | €780 | - €70/year |
| With 10 kWh home battery | €850 | €850+ | No loss + additional savings |
The smartest strategy is to act now, while you still benefit fully from the net metering scheme and the best subsidies are available:
By installing a home battery before 2027, you kill two birds with one stone: you still benefit fully from net metering and you protect your investment for the period afterwards. The earlier you invest, the shorter the payback period ā which currently averages 4ā6 years when purchased before 2027.
Without a home battery, you can also manually shift consumption to peak solar hours (10:00ā15:00). This increases your self-consumption without additional investment, but is less effective than a battery and requires conscious behavioural changes. A timer on your washing machine and dishwasher helps.
Those who invest in a home battery before 2027 enjoy the following cumulative benefits:
The abolition of the net metering scheme is the biggest change in the Dutch energy market for households in recent decades. Those who act now secure the best position: maximum subsidies, continued net metering benefits, and a home battery that protects the value of self-generated power after 2027.
Do not wait until 2026 or 2027 ā by then installers will be overbooked and subsidies may be limited. Schedule a free consultation now and calculate your personal payback period.
Protect the value of your solar panels with a home battery. Still benefit from net metering and the best subsidies.
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