Netherlands ends solar net‑metering in 2027, boosting home‑battery sales

From 1 January 2027 the Dutch net‑metering (salderingsregeling) will cease. Households with photovoltaic panels will receive a net feed‑in tariff calculated from the cost of feed‑in and the market price per kilowatt‑hour. The amount is usually positive, but the actual earnings will vary by supplier and contract. Because the tariff will be lower than the full retail price, the share of electricity a home consumes directly from its panels – the self‑consumption percentage – becomes the most important factor for household earnings.

The regulatory shift makes storing solar generation in a home battery increasingly attractive. Jackery is promoting its SolarVault battery range with discounts of up to €700 during Amazon Prime Days. The SolarVault 3 Pro Max AC can store 2.52 kWh and be expanded to a total capacity of 45.36 kWh, with app‑based energy‑price monitoring to optimise charging and discharging. The company offers plug‑and‑play installation and includes a free P1‑meter for real‑time usage data.