In May, the new cabinet presented in the main coalition agreement that the net-metering scheme for solar panels will end on Jan. 1, 2027. There will also then be a ban on charging feed-in fees. Until then, you as a solar panel owner will be in one of the situations below. We would like to provide some more clarity on this.
Please note that it is not yet certain whether stopping net-metering is final. It must first be approved by the Lower and Upper Houses of Parliament. Should the abolition of net-metering be accelerated, a home battery will become even more interesting.
Do you have solar panels and a fixed energy contract?
With most energy suppliers with fixed contracts, you will start paying feed-in charges. You have probably already received a notice about this from your supplier. The feed-in charges will take effect as soon as your fixed tariffs expire.
Do you have solar panels and a variable energy contract?
You will also pay feed-in charges with suppliers with variable contracts. Chances are you’ve already received a notice. The feed-in charges take effect when your current rates expire. Do energy prices change every quarter? Then you will start paying feed-in costs in the quarter of the first price change.
Note that this can vary from supplier to supplier. So check carefully what your supplier says. Often there is more information on their website or they have already sent you an email with this news.
Instantly calculate your feed-in costs? You can do that with this tool.
Do you have solar panels and a dynamic energy contract?
If so, nothing changes for you. With a dynamic energy contract, you don’t pay feed-in charges. Instead, you receive the dynamic electricity price for the power you feed back. This price applies to both the electricity you purchase and the electricity you feed back into the grid.
With a dynamic energy contract, the electricity you use directly yourself remains green and free. You benefit optimally because you have a fair balance and do not have to pay feed-in costs. However, there are a few important things to keep in mind.
Read this article and this article.
Do you have questions about energy contracts and feed-in tariffs? Then get in touch . Our advisors are ready to assist you!
