Energy
How do I get more out of my solar panels?
Short answer
Use as much as possible yourself, while the sun shines. In the Netherlands net metering ends on 1 January 2027; in Flanders you pay a capacity tariff on your consumption peak.
Explanation
Without net metering, power you use directly yourself is worth more than power you feed back. Appliances with a timer (dishwasher, washing machine, water heater, charger) can be shifted to midday. That also relieves the grid.
Rules of thumb
- NL: net metering ends 1 January 2027; until 2030 the feed-in compensation is at least 50 % of the bare supply price. [SW-S52]
- NL: suppliers may charge feed-in costs that reflect actual costs. [SW-S52]
- Flanders: injection peaks do not count for the capacity tariff. [SW-S53]
Pitfalls
- Switching everything on at the sunniest hour can raise your consumption peak (capacity tariff) in Flanders. [SW-S53]
By region
- Netherlands
- Government of the Netherlands: net metering scheme. [SW-S52]
- Flanders
- VREG: capacity tariff. [SW-S53]
Search terms
These search terms are in Dutch; only terms that also find a topic in English are links.
zonnepanelen saldering eigen verbruik terugleveren
Read also
- How does the capacity tariff in Flanders work?
- Is a dynamic energy contract with smart control worth it?
General information, not personal advice. Check the source and reference date.
Not legal advice. Rules differ by country and region; consult the competent authority.
Sources
- SW-S52 Salderingsregeling stopt in 2027 — Rijksoverheid (Reference date 2026-09-27)
- SW-S53 Capaciteitstarief — Vlaamse Nutsregulator (VREG) (Reference date 2026-09-27)
Reference date: 2026-09-27 · Translated with AI from the Dutch original.