The end of the net-metering regulation as of 1 January 2027 is definitive. In this article, I want to give you an open and transparent look into the (in)securities and what this means for your choice whether to get solar panels.

Despite all the uncertainty, we know a few things for sure:

• Another 2 years of net-metering and guaranteed yield. The net-metering regulation will remain in place until at least 1 January 2027. If you buy solar panels today, you'll have earned half of the costs back by the time the net-metering regulation disappears. You'll be even in 8 years.
• High yield even after that. A payback period of 8 to 10 years isn't as good as we've gotten used to in recent years, but still produces a yield of 10 to 12% per year. That's 5 times more than the interest on an average savings account. Partly because their price has decreased, solar panels remain profitable.
• Increase in home value. According to Funda, the importance of the energy label is increasingly important for people purchasing a new home. ING and NVM also see this reflected in house prices. According to them, improving the energy label by just one letter leads to an increase in the value of an average house of € 10,000 to € 15,000. The installation of solar panels quickly adds 1 or even 2 letters to the energy label. With that, you'll have earned back your solar panels on the day of installation.
• Go Green. With solar panels, you contribute to a sustainable future. According to the PBL, the Netherlands needs 6 to 8 times as much sustainable electricity to achieve the Climate Goals. Those solar panels on your roof are very necessary.

The honest story is that solar panels are slightly less attractive than they were a year ago. However, solar panels are still a good idea for most households. It's important to look at your personal situation:

• Self-consumption. How much of the generated electricity can you use yourself? The more you use yourself, the lower your feed-in costs are and the less dependent you are on the continued existence of the net-metering regulation.
• Future. What will your energy consumption look like in the future? Will you drive an electric vehicle, will you use a heat pump, or will you choose a home battery?
• Home. What's the expected impact of solar panels on the energy label of your home and the value of your home? And is that relevant to you?
• Energy contract. Do you prefer certainty with longer fixed rates? Or would you rather benefit from more control over consumption with dynamic prices?

Of course, we'll help you answer these questions. Our experts are ready to help you determine whether solar panels are still a good idea, and how we can prepare your system for the future.

To offer you certainty in these uncertain times, we have a special offer: a 3-year energy contract with fixed prices. You'll be sure of the yield on your investment until then. And yes, this contract has feed-in costs. Nevertheless, solar panels remain a good idea. We're happy to offer you personal advice. This way, you can be sure that you're making the right choice. Our experts are happy to help you during a free advice appointment.

• Nu.nl: https://www.nu.nl/klimaat/6313117/nieuwe-coalitie-wil-salderingsregeling-zonnepanelen-alsnog-schrappen-in-2027.html
• Nos: https://nos.nl/artikel/2507699-eerste-kamer-wil-saldering-zonnestroom-in-stand-houden
• Nu.nl II: https://www.nu.nl/klimaat/6313993/terugleverkosten-zonnepanelen-blijven-tot-keiharde-afschaffing-salderen.html
• TNO: https://repository.tno.nl/SingleDoc?find=UID%20b891b319-806a-4306-980d-bdbb02b7c653
• TNO (September 2024): https://www.hier.nu/system/files/inline/CE_Delft_230470_Kernrapport_Feitenbasis_aanpassing_salderingsregeling_zonne-energie_Def_0.pdf
• Slimster: https://slimster.nl/nieuws/terugverdientijd-zonnepanelen-stijgt-door-afschaffen-salderingsregeling
• Raisin spaarrente: https://www.raisin.nl/sparen/huidige-spaarrente
• Funda: https://www.funda.nl/voormakelaars/artikel-makelaar/energielabel-steeds-belangrijker-bij-aankoop-woning/
• ING: https://www.ing.nl/zakelijk/economie/nederland/meerwaarde-energiezuinige-woning-flink-toegenomen
• NVM: https://www.nvm.nl/media/w3xm2oy0/bijlage-4-energielabels-op-de-woningmarkt-themaonderzoek-bij-nvm-kwartaalcijfers-2024-1.pdf
• Het PBL: https://www.nu.nl/klimaat/6310192/nederland-kan-klimaatneutraal-zijn-in-2050-eigenlijk-wel-een-verrassing.html