Solar panel electrical connection in the Netherlands
I take care of the electrical side of your PV installation: changes to the consumer unit, connecting the inverter, cabling and registration with the grid operator. Solar panels on the roof I install through a regular partner. You have one point of contact for the whole process.
Only the electrical work, no panels needed? That is possible too.
Consumer unit check and changesInverter + AC cabling NEN 1010Smart meter and exportCoordination with the panel supplier
What I take care of and what my partner does
One quote, two specialists: everything is arranged for you without you having to coordinate.
My partner takes care of the solar panels on the roof, the mounting system, the DC cabling, installation by a certified roofing team and supplying the inverter.
- On-site electrical survey (free with a quote)
- Consumer unit check, with changes if needed
- Connecting the inverter with AC cabling (NEN 1010)
- Registration with the grid operator (export)
- Coordination on smart meter and export
- Handover with test report and certificate in your customer portal
- Coordination with the partner for the panels
Who do I do the electrical connection for?
- Homes: consumer unit changes and connecting the inverter
- Export and smart meter arranged
- Combining with an EV charger or connecting a battery
- Business premises: consumer unit and inverter for commercial roofs, logistics, production or offices
- Connection for energy management when charging your fleet
- For property owners (letting)
Smart combinations with other installations
With an EV charger
Charge your car with surplus solar power. Smart EV chargers (Zaptec, easee) handle this automatically.
With a new consumer unit
Many old consumer units lack room for solar panels. I combine the changes and the installation in one go.
With a battery
Connecting a battery, on quotation. I connect it to the consumer unit and inverter, the supply goes through a partner.
With a smart meter
Energy management times your usage for the right moment and gets more out of your installation.
How does the electrical work go?
From first contact to handover in 5 steps.
- Contact or quote request: call for a consumer unit check or fill in the form. I discuss your situation and the partner for the panels.
- On-site electrical survey, free: consumer unit, location of the inverter and the position with the grid operator. Concrete advice on the spot.
- Tailored quote within 3 working days, with a guide price. Transparent: electrical work and notifications to the grid operator.
- Electrical connection: consumer unit, inverter and AC cabling. At the same time the partner installs the panels on the roof.
- Handover: testing and test report in the portal. Export arranged with the grid operator.
Questions about solar panels
Do I need a new consumer unit?
Often, yes. Many old consumer units lack room for the PV circuit and its protection. I check this at the site survey and give advice. Combining it with the installation is usually cheaper than doing it separately.
Am I always allowed to export to the grid?
For a single-family home: usually yes, provided your main connection is big enough. For large installations (10+ panels) notifying the grid operator is mandatory. I arrange this notification.
What is an inverter and which brand?
An inverter converts DC power from the panels to AC for your home. I install SMA, Solis, Huawei and GoodWe, depending on the situation. A monitoring app comes as standard.
How long does the installation take?
Standard installation: 1 day for panels and inverter. If the consumer unit needs changes: 1 to 2 days. The site survey beforehand sets the exact schedule.
Do I get a guarantee?
Yes. My installation comes with a 2-year guarantee. On top of that, the manufacturer's warranties on panels and inverter apply.
Can I combine it with an EV charger for my car?
Yes, highly recommended. A smart EV charger (Zaptec, easee) charges on surplus solar power. Request a combined quote for the best return.
Do I need a battery?
Not required, but worth considering now that net metering is going. A battery shifts the surplus to the evening. The payback time of a battery varies. I give tailored advice.
What if my roof needs strengthening or replacing?
I establish that beforehand at the site survey. I do not do roofing work myself, but I work with reliable roofers. Sometimes it is cheaper to do the roof and the solar panels in one go.
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