Subsidies and financial schemes for solar panels, batteries and charging infrastructure for businesses in the Netherlands in 2026
Are you considering investing in solar panels, a battery or charging infrastructure? Before you invest, it is worth checking which subsidies, VAT benefits and tax schemes are available. Instead of a direct subsidy, many of the most interesting schemes take the form of tax benefits.
Various financial schemes are available in the Netherlands that can make your investment more attractive. However, the rules differ by technology and situation, depending on whether you are a private individual or a business.
At Novectra we help companies design and install complete energy systems that combine solar generation, battery storage, charging infrastructure and smart energy management.
In this guide, we explain the main Dutch subsidies, VAT benefits and tax schemes for solar panels, batteries and charging points in 2026 out.
Energy Investment Allowance (EIA)
The Energy Investment Allowance (EIA) is een van de belangrijkste regelingen voor Nederlandse bedrijven die investeren in energiezuinige technologieën en duurzame energieoplossingen.
In 2026, companies can deduct 40% of qualifying investment costs from their taxable profit, provided the investment meets the requirements of the current Energy List.
The EIA is not a direct cash subsidy.
Instead, the scheme reduces your taxable profit and thereby the amount of income or corporate tax you pay.
RVO estimates that the average tax benefit amounts to approximately 10% of the investment.
What is important to remember?
The technology must meet the technical requirements of the Energy List.
There is also an important deadline: companies must generally submit their EIA application within three months of placing the order or signing the purchase agreement. Waiting until the installation or invoice date may then be too late.
For companies considering solar panels, battery storage or other energy technologies, it is therefore essential to check the EIA conditions before an order is signed.
MIA and Vamil
Companies investing in environmentally friendly technologies may also qualify for the MIA (Environmental Investment Allowance) and Vamil (Random depreciation of environmental investments).
These schemes apply to investments listed on the current Environmental List.
With the MIA, companies can deduct up to deduct 45% of qualifying investment costs from taxable profit.
With Vamil, companies can decide for themselves when to 75% of the investment depreciate, which can offer additional tax flexibility.
Together, these schemes can in some cases provide a tax benefit of more than 14% of the investment.
Whether a specific battery, charging system or other technology qualifies depends on the exact equipment and the requirements of the current Environmental List.
Flex-e: support for companies with grid congestion
Grid congestion is becoming an increasingly important issue for Dutch companies.
Een bedrijf wil misschien meer zonnepanelen, laadpalen of productieapparatuur plaatsen, maar de bestaande netaansluiting heeft mogelijk niet genoeg capaciteit.
That is precisely when flexibility and energy storage can become particularly valuable.
The Flex-e scheme supports companies and organisations investing in measures that make their electricity consumption more flexible.
In 2026, Flex-e can 40% of qualifying costs cover, with a minimum subsidy of €25,000 and a maximum of €300,000 for flexibility measures.
Qualifying measures can include technologies and systems that allow a company to shift or manage its electricity consumption more intelligently.
A company can, for example, use battery storage and an energy management system to reduce peak demand.
Why is this relevant?
Instead of simply trying to get a larger grid connection, companies can sometimes make much better use of the connection they already have.
This can be particularly relevant for companies that combine the following:
Solar panels + battery storage + charging infrastructure + energy management.
The result is not only more sustainable energy, but also a more flexible energy system.
SPRILA: subsidy for business charging infrastructure
Companies that want to install private charging infrastructure would also do well to look at SPRILA, the Dutch subsidy scheme for private charging infrastructure at businesses.
SPRILA supports companies investing in private charging points on their own or leased business premises.
The 2026 scheme provides support for both AC and DC charging infrastructure.
The subsidy varies depending on the type and capacity of the charging station.
In 2026, the subsidy for an AC charging station of at least 11 kW is, for example:
- €400 for larger companies
- €800 for SMEs
For DC charging stations with higher capacity, the subsidy can be considerably higher.
Batteries can also count
An interesting development is that SPRILA can also support an investment in a stationary or integrated battery that is linked to the charging infrastructure.
In 2026, the subsidy for a qualifying stationary battery is:
- €60 per kWh for large companies
- €85 per kWh for SMEs
Specific technical requirements and terms of use apply.
This makes SPRILA particularly interesting for companies that want to combine charging infrastructure with battery storage.
SDE++ for larger sustainable energy projects
For larger companies and non-profit organisations, the scheme can also SDE++ are relevant.
SDE++ supports large-scale projects for sustainable energy generation or technologies that reduce CO₂ emissions.
This is not a typical subsidy for private individuals.
De regeling is vooral gericht op grootschalige projecten waarbij aanzienlijke hoeveelheden duurzame energie worden opgewekt of waarbij een forse CO₂-reductie kan worden behaald.
The application round for SDE++ 2026 is expected to run from 27 October to 26 November 2026, with a total budget of €8 billion.
For larger commercial solar installations, this can therefore be an important scheme to investigate already in the planning phase.
Which financial scheme applies to you?
There is no straightforward answer.
That depends on your situation, your investment and how the technology is used.
| Investment | Company |
|---|---|
| Solar panels | Possible tax benefits/subsidies, depending on the project |
| Battery | EIA/MIA/Vamil may apply, depending on the technology |
| Charging point | SPRILA may apply |
| Battery with charging infrastructure | SPRILA may apply |
| Energy management system | Can count as part of a qualifying investment |
| Measures for grid flexibility | Flex-e may apply |
| Large-scale solar energy | SDE++ may apply, depending on the project |
How Novectra can help
Keeping track of subsidies and tax schemes can be difficult, especially when multiple technologies are combined.
Bij Novectra helpen we u ook graag in kaart te brengen welke financiële regelingen relevant kunnen zijn voor uw project, zodat u een weloverwogen investeringsbeslissing kunt nemen.
Wilt u weten welke mogelijkheden er voor uw bedrijf zijn? Neem contact op met Novectra om uw energiesysteem en de kansen voor 2026 te bespreken.
Disclaimer: This article provides general information on Dutch subsidies, tax schemes and VAT rules in 2026. Whether you qualify depends on the specific circumstances and technical specifications of each project. Schemes and available budgets may change. Always check the current conditions with the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) or your tax adviser before investing.
