More than a quarter of all farmers and horticulturists want to invest in energy generation, such as solar panels, this year. This emerged from a trend survey among 1.573 farmers. The government would like to help this group of entrepreneurs with this sustainable investment. Tax breaks and subsidies make sustainable investments even more financially attractive.
In this article we provide an overview of all current tax benefits and subsidies for solar panels.
EIA » Energy investment deduction
The Energy Investment Allowance was created to encourage the use of sustainable energy. Solar panel owners may deduct an additional 45,5% of the total investment costs from their taxable profit.
For whom: small consumers
Tax benefit: One-off 45,5%
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KIA » Small-scale investment deduction
In addition to EIA, you may apply the 'ordinary' Small-Scale Investment Allowance. The KIA was created to encourage investment in company assets. By means of this scheme you can deduct up to a maximum of 28% of your investment in solar panels from your profit.
For whom: small consumers
Tax benefit: Up to 28%
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ISDE » Investment subsidy Renewable Energy and Energy saving
An extra Investment Grant for Sustainable Energy and Energy Saving for business users, to apply for a subsidy for the purchase of solar panels.
For whom: small consumers
Subsidy: One-time 12,5 cents per Watt peak
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SDE++ » Stimulating Sustainable Energy Production and Climate Transition
With the SDE++ subsidy, the government stimulates sustainable energy production and CO2 reduction for companies and institutions.
For whom: large consumers
Subsidy: A fixed amount per kWh of solar energy generated for fifteen years
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PVT » SDE++ subsidy for new PVT panels
A PVT panel is a combination of standard solar panel (PV) with a thermal collector (T) at the back. So you can simultaneously generate sustainable solar energy and solar heat on the same roof surface. SDE++ subsidy will also be available in 2022 for this innovative solution.
For whom: large consumers
Tax benefit: A fixed amount per reduced kilogram of CO2 emissions for fifteen years
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Favorable return
"Energy costs continue to increase. Entrepreneurs are looking for solutions to reduce energy consumption," business consultant Van Westreenen recently told De Nieuwe Oogst. Because solar panels last a long time, require little maintenance and generate a lot of power, the efficiency of a solar panel installation is very interesting for agricultural entrepreneurs.
"On the one hand, a sideline is being created, and on the other hand, the generated energy is intended for their own use. Investing in energy generation is a clear step to broaden the revenue model and at the same time make the company more sustainable. Entrepreneurs look at the business structure to become less dependent on the whims of the market."
Free advice
More information about solar panels and what is involved can be found on the website Energy Shift, a major solar panel specialist in the agricultural sector. There are also many on the website references from farmers who already have solar panels. Looking for personal advice? Request a no-obligation quote .