Smart meter disruption in Flanders

The installation of digital smart meters, in theory, could be extremely positive for the development of rooftop PV and energy communities, as smart meters allow customers to monitor their energy consumption and production, as well as their consumption habits. But the rollout of smart meters in parts of Belgium have left PV “prosumers” high and dry, with tariffs for solar feed in curtailed.

Issue 03–2021
Flemish parliament building in Brussels

After a 15-year grace period for PV system owners to install smart meters was ruled unconstitutional in January, the Flemish government has promised an alternative compensation scheme.

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