Current incentive programs across Europe. Data from official government sources, verified May 2026. Programs change frequently — always verify with local authorities before making decisions.
Albania
Program
Type
Status
Notes
Net metering
net-metering
Active
Net metering up to 500 kW. Annual net-billing for prosumers since 2023.
70% solar subsidy program
grant
Active
Government covers 70% of installation costs for 2,000 families.
Auction for large solar
grant
Active
Auction schemes for projects >2 MW. FiT abolished in 2023.
1:1 net metering ONLY in Brussels-Capital region. Expected to end 2027-2028. Combined with green certificates ~€65 each and Prime Energie €2,500-€3,500.
Flanders green certificates
greenCertificate
Active
Guaranteed minimum €65/green certificate until 2028 in Flanders. No investment premium since Dec 2023. Wholesale injection credits €0.04-0.06/kWh.
Wallonia 5-slot incentive tariff
feedInTariff
Upcoming
New 5-slot incentive tariff launching in 2026. Details still being finalised. Green certificates at guaranteed €65 minimum until 2028.
No feed-in tariff for new residential systems since 2013. Export at Nordpool spot market rate. Very high grid electricity prices make self-consumption the primary value driver.
No major national residential solar subsidy as of 2026. Some renovation support programmes may partially cover solar as part of broader energy efficiency upgrades. Very low electricity prices reduce incentive urgency.
€80/kWp for ≤9 kWp (Q2 2026 rate). Paid lump sum ~12-14 months after commissioning. Rates revised quarterly by CRE. Fallen 84% from 2023 peak due to degressivity.
Crédit d'impôt (CITE)
taxCredit
Not_available
PV systems REMOVED from CITE eligibility in 2014. Replaced by OA + Prime framework. MaPrimeRénov' covers thermal renovation/heat pumps but NOT standalone PV.
5.5% VAT on residential solar ≤9 kWp
vatReduction
Active
5.5% TVA for ≤9 kWp on existing residential buildings from 1 Oct 2025. Strict environmental criteria: PPE2 V2 certification, carbon footprint <530 kgCO₂eq/kWp.
€700/kWp for first 2 kWp, €200/kWp for 2-4 kWp. Max €1,800. Property must be built before 2021. SEAI-registered installer required. 8 months to complete after approval.
0% VAT on domestic solar
vatExemption
Active
0% VAT on solar supply and installation since May 2023. Confirmed continuing through 2026.
Clean Export Guarantee (CEG)
feedInTariff
Active
Supplier-set export rates ~€0.05-0.10/kWh. First €400/year of export income is tax-free.
Competitive grants covering up to 50% of material costs. Prioritizes off-grid properties, rural-rate users, electrically heated areas. Highly oversubscribed.
50% of pre-tax cost (capped €1,250/kWp) for self-consumption systems. 20% (capped €500/kWp) for feed-in systems. Residential ≤30 kW. Order before 31 Dec 2025 for current scheme.
Guaranteed feed-in tariff (Creos)
feedInTariff
Active
€0.1333/kWh for 0-10 kW (2026 rate). €0.1252/kWh for 10-30 kW. Guaranteed 15-year contract. ONLY for reinjection, NOT for self-consumption.
Municipal incentives
grant
Varies
Many municipalities offer additional premiums: fixed €500-€1,000 OR 20-50% of state Klimabonus subsidy. Varies by commune. Examples: Steinfort 20% (max €2,500), Niederanven 50% of state premium.
3% VAT on solar
vatReduction
Active
3% VAT on equipment and installation for residential solar systems. Tax exemption for installations ≤30 kW.
100% 1:1 net metering until 1 Jan 2027 — HARD END. No gradual decline to 64%. Post-2027: supplier-set rates, expected €0.04-0.08/kWh. No regulatory floor.
0% VAT on residential solar
vatExemption
Active
0% BTW since 1 Jan 2023. Applies to supply + installation by registered BTW installer. Self-installation does not qualify.
Transitional program for investments completed Aug 2024-Oct 2025. Budget 40.5% used as of 20 Apr 2026. Future program (autumn 2026) will be storage-only, NO PV subsidies.
8% VAT on solar <50 kW
vatReduction
Active
Reduced 8% VAT for residential and agricultural solar under 50 kW.
Net billing (prosument)
netBilling
Active
Value-based settlement. Export value ×1.23 credited to 12-month deposit. Unused funds refunded 20% (monthly RCEm) or 30% (hourly RCE).
Final price capped at 0.68-1.3 lei/kWh (€0.14-€0.26) depending on client type and consumption. Reduces savings from self-consumption but Green Certificates add revenue.
Virtual offset net metering for self-consumption. Strong policy support. €0.5 billion green measures allocated 2023-2024 for renewables and energy efficiency.
Regulated low electricity prices
priceRegulation
Active
VT €0.084/kWh, NT €0.070/kWh from Nov 2024. Prices regulated for 100% of household consumption. Makes solar payback longer but system costs also lower.
Voucher-based subsidies for small-scale renewable systems including residential solar. Main driver for 124 MW residential solar in 2025.
Energy sharing
regulatoryChange
Active
Energy sharing enabled within energy communities. Users can transfer electricity to other consumption points. Reformed grid tariffs for energy communities may reduce payback time.
All data sourced from official government agencies, energy regulators, and EU Commission publications. See each country's specific source references in the table above.