What does it mean for me when feeding power back ends?

The end of net metering on 1 January 2027 means the power your panels generate can no longer be set off against your own use. Storing the surplus in a home battery is one way to absorb that.

What are the alternatives to net metering after 2027?

Once net metering ends you may want to use more of the power you generate straight away. An effective way to do that is to install a home battery, which stores the surplus for use later, so you depend less on feeding power back to the grid. Our energy management system can also help you get more out of your energy and cut costs.

How can I keep feed-in charges down?

Energy suppliers use different rates for power fed back to the grid. To avoid surprises, read your energy contract and your supplier's conditions carefully, because some companies charge considerably more. Choosing a contract with favourable feed-in terms, or using as much of your own power as possible, keeps the effect small.

The end of the net metering scheme in 2027

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On 16 May the new government presented its coalition agreement. One of the most important points for owners of solar panels is the end of the net metering scheme on 1 January 2027. What does that mean exactly, and what does it mean for you? This blog explains.

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When does net metering end?

Net metering lets owners of solar panels set the power they feed back to the grid against the power they use. The scheme has been debated and voted on many times. In May the government announced in its coalition agreement that net metering will end on 1 January 2027, which means that from that date power can no longer be set off against your own use. That makes the payback time of solar panels longer.

The plans still have to be approved by both chambers of parliament, so the end of net metering is not yet certain. At the moment the new coalition does not have enough seats to push the plans through.

Feed-in charges from energy companies

More and more energy suppliers have introduced feed-in charges, which means you pay to feed power back to the grid. The amount differs per supplier. These charges are expected to be wound down once net metering ends, and parliament wants to stop them as well, which would mean the feed-in penalties disappear once the scheme ends. Until there is more certainty, we would advise you to read your energy contract carefully so nothing catches you out.

Are solar panels worth it without net metering?

We understand you are wondering whether solar panels are still worth it without net metering. The payback time may get longer, but panels remain a clean and worthwhile investment. With energy prices where they are, fitting solar panels still makes financial sense.

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Storing surplus solar energy instead of netting it off

You can also choose to use more of the power you generate straight away, by installing a home battery for instance. That stores the surplus for later, so you depend less on feeding power back to the grid. Want to know more? Read about our Max Save package in combination with our energy management system.

Max Save, storing energy in a home battery

Frequently asked questions

What does it mean for me when feeding power back ends?

The end of net metering on 1 January 2027 means the power your panels generate can no longer be set off against your own use. Storing the surplus in a home battery is one way to absorb that.
What are the alternatives to net metering after 2027?

Once net metering ends you may want to use more of the power you generate straight away. An effective way to do that is to install a home battery, which stores the surplus for use later, so you depend less on feeding power back to the grid. Our energy management system can also help you get more out of your energy and cut costs.
How can I keep feed-in charges down?

Energy suppliers use different rates for power fed back to the grid. To avoid surprises, read your energy contract and your supplier's conditions carefully, because some companies charge considerably more. Choosing a contract with favourable feed-in terms, or using as much of your own power as possible, keeps the effect small.

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