What changes on 1 January 2027

Until 2026
Net metering
Electricity you feed back is deducted one-to-one from what you use, including energy tax.
1 Jan 2027
Net metering ends
You buy power at the full price and get a lower feed-in compensation for what you return.
Since 2023
0% VAT on home solar panels
Panels and installation on or near homes are VAT-free.

How to get the most from your panels

1
Use your own power
Run the washing machine, dishwasher and EV charging when the sun shines.
2
Check feed-in costs
Many suppliers charge a fee for power you return. Compare suppliers on this point.
3
Consider a dynamic contract
Lets you use cheap hours, but returning power at midday can earn very little or even cost money.
4
Think about a battery carefully
It stores your midday surplus for the evening. Do the sums on your own usage before buying.

Usually yes

When you use a large share of your own power during the day, or have an EV or heat pump.

Less clear

When you are away all day and return most of your production to the grid.

Apartments

Ask your VvE about shared panels, or join an energy cooperative.

This article is based on these official pages. If anything here differs from them, the official page is right.

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