Dutch PV Market Faces PV Installation Slowdown
The Dutch PV market, while it has become one of the biggest markets for PV in Europe, is currently facing a decline in solar growth. In part, this can be attributed to the Dutch government’s decision to abolish the net metering scheme by January 2027, which has caused uncertainty among residential installers. According to our GET-Matrix©, the residential segment boomed in 2022 (2,267 MWdc) and 2023 (2,472 MWdc), due to high electricity prices and and generous incentives. In the past two years however, its growth has declined (1,301 MWdc added in 2024 and 540 MWdc added in 2025). By 2025, the C&I segment makes up the majority of yearly installed capacity with 42.9%, followed by utility (31,4%) and residential (25.7%).
Frequently asked questions
What is causing the slowdown in the Dutch PV market?
The Dutch government’s decision to abolish the net metering scheme by January 2027 is causing uncertainty among residential installers, leading to a decline in solar growth in the Dutch PV market. This policy change impacts the financial attractiveness of residential solar installations.
How much new residential PV capacity was added in the Netherlands in 2023?
In 2023, the Dutch residential PV segment added 2,472 MWdc of new capacity. This strong growth was driven by high electricity prices and generous incentives, making residential solar installations particularly attractive during that period.
What share of the Dutch PV market will the C&I segment hold in 2025?
By 2025, the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) segment is projected to constitute 42.9% of the total yearly installed capacity in the Dutch PV market. This makes it the largest segment, followed by utility at 31.4% and residential at 25.7%.
Why did the Dutch residential PV segment experience a boom in 2022 and 2023?
The Dutch residential PV segment boomed in 2022 (2,267 MWdc) and 2023 (2,472 MWdc) primarily due to high electricity prices and generous incentives. These factors significantly increased the financial viability and attractiveness of installing solar panels for Dutch homeowners during that period.
When will the Dutch government abolish the net metering scheme?
The Dutch government plans to abolish the net metering scheme by January 2027. This decision has introduced uncertainty among residential installers and is identified as a contributing factor to the current decline in solar growth within the Dutch PV market.