Can solar panels be installed on Belgian electricity grids?

Synergrid, the federation of Belgian electricity and gas transmission and distribution system operators, will soon allow solar panels and household battery energy storage systems with a plug and socket to be deployed on the country’s electricity distribution grids.

When will solar panels & batteries be available in Belgium?

Belgium’s transmission and distribution system operator says it plans to allow household solar panels and batteries with a plug and socket to connect to the grid from May 2025.

What is Belgium's energy policy?

With the publication of the Belgian Federal, Flemish, and Walloon government agreements, Belgium’s energy policy has taken shape, emphasising pragmatism, energy security, industrial competitiveness, and a clear return to nuclear power.

Does Belgium have a nuclear energy policy?

However, there is also a clear renewed commitment to nuclear energy, targeting a 4-gigawatt share in the electricity mix. Contrary to previous policies, nuclear energy will play a crucial role in Belgium’s future energy policy.

How much solar will Belgium have in 2023?

Belgium’s cumulative installed solar capacity surpassed 10 GW at the end of 2023. Analysts have said 337 MW of new solar was likely added in the first half of this year, with the residential market remaining relatively stable. This content is protected by copyright and may not be reused.

What will Belgium do to improve energy prices?

Price monitoring will be intensified, and the CREG will expand its analysis of energy prices in export markets to ensure competitiveness. The government also announced continued efforts to make energy invoices more transparent. Hydrogen: Belgium aims to position itself as a hub for hydrogen and its derivatives.