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Annual offsetting between export and grid consumption still applies.
Net metering · updated July 6, 2026
Net metering in 2027: what changes for solar homes and a home battery?
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Short answer
From January 1, 2027, the Dutch netting scheme ends completely, which means exported solar electricity can no longer be offset against electricity later taken from the grid. Instead, households receive an export compensation that must remain at least 50% of the bare supply tariff until January 1, 2030, while feed-in costs may still continue. That makes direct self-consumption more valuable than exporting, because electricity you generate and use immediately is not charged with energy tax, VAT, or supplier costs. A home battery therefore does not become automatically profitable for every household after 2027, but it does become much more relevant for homes with midday solar surplus, strong evening demand, feed-in costs, or a smart dynamic tariff contract.
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You can still net annual production and consumption until December 31, 2026.
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From January 1, 2027 you receive export compensation instead of full offsetting.
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A home battery helps most when you want to shift solar power into the evening.
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What is Dutch net metering or salderen?
Under the current Dutch scheme, the electricity you export can be offset against electricity you later consume from the grid. That made solar export financially strong for many households. From January 1, 2027 this system ends. After that, the logic shifts from exporting as much as possible toward using as much solar energy as possible yourself.
From January 1, 2027
Annual netting ends and exported electricity gets a separate compensation.
New priority
Higher self-consumption, smarter charging and less low-value export.
Why it matters
Especially relevant for homes with daytime surplus and evening demand.
What exactly changes on January 1, 2027?
The main shift is that exported solar electricity no longer receives the same annual tax and bill treatment as electricity you later buy from the grid. Timing matters more: when you generate, when you consume, and how much you can store yourself.
Most important date
January 1, 2027
From this date, annual netting ends for small-volume users with solar panels.
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Until December 31, 2026
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Annual netting is still possible.
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You also avoid energy tax and VAT on netted electricity.
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Export still feels relatively valuable on the annual bill.
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From January 1, 2027
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No more annual netting on the bill.
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You receive supplier compensation for all exported electricity.
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Until January 1, 2030 that compensation must be at least 50% of the bare supply tariff.
Feed-in costs can still remain after 2027, so contract comparison stays important.
You still pay no energy tax or VAT on solar electricity you consume directly yourself.
That increases the value gap between self-use and export.
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Why a home battery becomes more interesting after 2027
A home battery turns midday generation into evening consumption. That is exactly where the post-2027 policy creates more value. You shift electricity away from low-value export toward avoided grid purchases. The case improves further when feed-in costs or dynamic tariffs are part of the equation.
Less export
Keep more solar energy behind the meter instead of depending on lower export value.
More evening coverage
Charge by day, discharge at night, especially useful for family demand peaks after work.
Better with dynamic tariffs
Smart control can charge on cheap hours and discharge on expensive hours.
Stronger business case
The case improves when you also want to reduce feed-in costs or manage zero-export.
Key answers for SEO, GEO and AI summaries
When does the Dutch netting scheme end?
It ends on January 1, 2027 for small-volume users with solar panels.
Do you still get paid for exported solar power after 2027?
Yes. You receive export compensation from your energy supplier. Until January 1, 2030 it must be at least 50% of the bare supply tariff.
Does a home battery become more relevant after 2027?
For many households yes, because self-consumption and storage become more valuable than exporting power.
Is a home battery always profitable after 2027?
No. Profitability still depends on surplus solar, evening demand, battery cost, tariff type and feed-in costs.
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FAQ about net metering 2027 and home batteries
What is the difference between netting and export compensation?
Netting offsets exported electricity against later grid consumption. Export compensation is a separate payment for fed-in electricity while your imported power is billed at your contract tariff.
Why does a home battery become more relevant after 2027?
Because the financial logic shifts from exporting toward consuming your own solar power directly. A battery helps move midday surplus into evening use.
Do I still receive money for solar export after 2027?
Yes. Dutch rules require a reasonable export compensation. Until January 1, 2030 it must be at least 50% of the bare supply tariff.
Will every solar home earn back a battery?
No. The result still depends on battery price, usage profile, surplus generation, tariff structure and any feed-in costs.
What should I do now before 2027?
Map your midday surplus and evening demand, compare feed-in costs, and evaluate whether a smart home battery, P1 meter or dynamic tariff fits your situation.
Primary sources behind this page
Dutch Government
Netting scheme ends in 2027
Confirms the January 1, 2027 end date and the minimum 50% export compensation until 2030.
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ACM ConsuWijzer
Netting and feed-in explained
Explains what changes for consumers, including export compensation and feed-in costs after 2027.
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Business.gov.nl
Netting scheme ends per 2027
Summarizes the legal change and the policy goal of stimulating self-consumption.
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