Net Metering & Feed-in Tariffs: What Changes in 2027?

The compensación neta scheme is ending: what does this mean exactly?

For years, panel solar owners in los Países Bajos could offset their exported electricity: the power you inyectado into the grid counted equally against the power you drew from it. This made paneles solares 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 compensación neta scheme will end entirely. You will then only receive a tarifa de inyección for exported power. That tariff is on average 50–70% lower than the rate you pay for power drawn from the grid.

How does the new tarifa de inyección structure work?

From 2027 onwards, you will receive a market-rate compensation for exported solar power that varies by proveedor de energía. The expectation is that the average tarifa de inyección will be:

Expected tariffs after 2027

Based on current market prices and energy company plans, the expected tarifa de inyección will be €0.04 to €0.09 per kWh. Compared to the electricity rate of €0.25 to €0.35 per kWh, this means your exported power becomes 60–85% less valuable than before.

Impact per situation

The impact depends on how much you currently export and how you have structured your consumption. A hogar that annually exports 2,000 kWh stands to lose up to €400 por año in subvención effect from the removal of compensación neta, without a batería doméstica.

Financial impact: with and without a batería doméstica

The calculation below shows the financial impact for an average panel solar owner with 10 panels (3.5 kWp):

What can you do now?

The smartest strategy is to act now, while you still benefit fully from the compensación neta scheme and the best subvenciones are available:

Option 1: Invest in a batería doméstica now

By installing a batería doméstica before 2027, you kill two birds with one stone: you still benefit fully from compensación neta and you protect your investment for the period afterwards. The earlier you invest, the shorter the payback period — which currently averages 4–6 years when purchased before 2027.

Option 2: Shift your consumption

Without a batería doméstica, you can also manually shift consumption to peak solar hours (10:00–15:00). This increases your autoconsumo without additional investment, but is less effective than a battery and requires conscious behavioural changes. A timer on your washing machine and dishwasher helps.

Benefits of early adopters

Those who invest in a batería doméstica before 2027 enjoy the following cumulative benefits:

• Maximum ISDE subvención: the current subvención budget is still available; oversubscription is possible as the deadline approaches
• 0% IVA benefit: still available for baterías domésticas combined with paneles solares
• Maximise the compensación neta period: every month of compensación neta until 2027 is worth more than exporting after 2027
• Lower costes de instalación: installers currently still have sufficient capacity; expect higher prices and longer waiting times as 2027 approaches

Conclusion: 2027 is a turning point

The abolition of the compensación neta scheme is the biggest change in the Dutch energy market for hogares in recent decades. Those who act now secure the best position: maximum subvenciones, continued compensación neta benefits, and a batería doméstica that protects the value of self-generated power after 2027.

Do not wait until 2026 or 2027 — by then installers will be overbooked and subvenciones may be limited. Schedule a free consultation now and calculate your personal payback period.