As the Netherlands prepares to end the salderingsregeling (net-metering scheme) in 2027, the economics of residential solar power is changing rapidly. Homeowners who invested in solar panels to lower their monthly electricity bills now face a new reality: exported solar energy will no longer be credited at the full kWh rate. Without a strategy to maximize self-consumption, Dutch households could lose a significant portion of their solar savings.
This shift is driving strong demand for home energy storage systems (ESS)—particularly advanced three-phase home batteries such as the ePowerCUBE AIOT Series. By storing excess solar power that would otherwise be undervalued, homeowners can dramatically increase self-consumption and reduce reliance on expensive peak-time electricity.
This article explains how the policy change affects household energy costs and why a home battery has become a key solution for managing electricity bills after net-metering ends.
(Installation in Rotterdam 2025)
1. What Happens After Net-Metering Ends in the Netherlands?
According to the Dutch Government (Rijksoverheid), net-metering will be phased out fully by 1 January 2027. After that, solar households will receive only a small feed-in compensation from energy retailers, often ranging between €0.05 – €0.10 per kWh.
Current situation (2025): You export solar, and you get full kWh credit.
Post-2027 situation:
"You export solar and receive low compensation, while grid electricity during the evening can cost €0.35 – €0.45 per kWh."
This means:
Solar power you export is worth far less than solar power you use yourself.
For many homes, this gap can significantly reduce the ROI of their solar investment—unless they can store and use the energy themselves.
2. Why a Home Battery Can Deliver Major Cost Savings
2.1 Increasing Your Solar Self-Consumption Rate
Without a battery, most Dutch households only use 25–35% of their solar generation directly. With a properly sized home battery, self-consumption can rise to 70–90%, depending on home loads.
Example calculation:
· Household generates 10 kWh solar per day
· Without battery: 3 kWh used, 7 kWh exported
· With battery: 8 kWh used, 2 kWh exported
· This shift alone prevents you from losing money under low feed-in rates.
2.2 Reducing Evening and Night-Time Grid Consumption
Most homes consume their highest energy in the evening:
· cooking
· EV charging
· heat pump operation
· hot water systems
· ighting and home appliances
A home battery charges during the day and powers your home after the sun goes down, helping avoid high electricity tariffs during peak time.
Typical Dutch household savings:
Evening tariff: €0.40/kWh
Feed-in tariff: €0.07/kWh
Storing and using your solar instead of exporting it can save:
€0.33 per kWh
2.3 Taking Advantage of Dynamic Tariffs
If your utility offers dynamic pricing, a home battery can:
· charge during low grid tariffs
· discharge during peak tariffs
avoid high-cost moments. Combined with solar, this strategy greatly accelerates payback time.
2.4 Protecting Your Solar Investment From Policy Risk
The net-metering policy change is final, but feed-in compensation may vary each year. Retailers can reduce payment depending on market conditions. A home battery stabilizes your solar investment by making you less dependent on the grid and unpredictable policy changes.
3. The Role of Three-Phase Energy Storage in Dutch Homes
Many Dutch homes increasingly rely on large electrical loads:
11kW EV chargers/three-phase heat pumps/induction cooktops
household appliances with >3.6kW combined load
A three-phase home battery ensures:
* balanced load across phases
* higher charging/discharging power
* compatibility with three-phase inverters
* stable support for modern home electrical systems
This is a core advantage of the ePowerCUBE AIOT Series, which is engineered specifically for European three-phase residential installations.
4. How the ePowerCUBE AIOT Three-Phase ESS Helps Dutch Homeowners Save Money
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4.1 Designed for the Post-Salderingsregeling Era
The ePowerCUBE AIOT system enables homeowners to store solar power during the day and use it during high-tariff hours, maximizing savings after net-metering ends.
4.2 High Self-Consumption Boost — Up to 90%
With its intelligent energy scheduling and fast charging, the system can dramatically increase self-consumption and reduce low-value energy export.
4.3 Works Seamlessly With Three-Phase Solar Inverters
Supports common Dutch setups: 3x25A grid connection, 3-phase PV inverters, and EV chargers.
4.4 Smart AIOT Control and Energy Optimization
The AIOT controller analyzes:
· solar production
· household load
· grid tariffs
· EV charging needs
It then automatically selects the most economical mode.
4.5 Backup Power During Outages (Optional)
Grid outages in the Netherlands, while rare, are increasing in congested areas. The ePowerCUBE supports home backup to keep essential loads powered.
5. Realistic Payback Period After Net-Metering Ends
A typical 10–15 kWh home battery in the Netherlands delivers:
Annual savings: €400–€700
(depending on feed-in compensation, tariff structure, and solar generation)
Payback period:
* 7–10 years without dynamic tariffs
* 5–7 years with dynamic tariff optimization
* These numbers will further improve as feed-in compensation declines.
6. Who Should Consider a Home Battery Now?
You are an ideal candidate if you:
· own a solar system installed before 2027
· receive low compensation for exported solar
· have high evening energy consumption
· have an EV, heat pump, or three-phase home load
· want to maximize ROI from your solar panels
· want lower electricity bills and more energy independence
Conclusion
The end of net-metering in 2027 fundamentally changes how Dutch households benefit from solar power. Instead of exporting electricity at low compensation rates, storing and consuming your own solar energy becomes the most effective way to reduce your energy bill.
A smart, three-phase home battery such as the ePowerCUBE AIOT Series enables homeowners to:
· increase self-consumption
· avoid expensive peak-time electricity
· stabilize their solar investment
· support EV charging and heat pumps
· gain independence from grid pricing
For Dutch solar households, investing in a home battery is no longer an optional upgrade—it is the key to future energy savings.
