In the Netherlands, there is currently a scheme called the 'Net Metering Scheme', where households with solar panels have the opportunity to offset the electricity supplied to the grid with the electricity they consume. This means you only pay for the net consumption. However, starting in 2023, the net metering scheme will be phased out and replaced by the 'feed-in subsidy'.

The feed-in subsidy is a new scheme in which households receive a compensation for the electricity they supply back to the grid. Unlike net metering, where you can offset the returned electricity with your own consumption, with the feed-in subsidy you receive a financial compensation per kilowatt-hour for the electricity fed back. This compensation is determined based on the average market price and the average cost price of solar panels.

With the transition to the feed-in subsidy, the compensation for returned electricity becomes more market-oriented. The aim is to maintain the incentive for solar energy while distributing the costs more fairly among households with and without solar panels.

It is important to stay informed about the specific details and conditions of the feed-in subsidy, as these may vary. Households with solar panels are encouraged to seek information from local authorities, energy suppliers, or industry organizations to understand how the new scheme will impact their financial situation.