{"id":4427,"date":"2024-08-06T16:54:59","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T15:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soltis.be\/news\/mandatory-solar-installation-for-large-consumers\/"},"modified":"2024-10-30T15:01:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T14:01:26","slug":"mandatory-solar-installation-for-large-consumers","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/soltis.be\/en\/news\/mandatory-solar-installation-for-large-consumers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory solar installation for large consumers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Solar Energy Plan 2025 is taking shape for Belgium’s energy transition: the mandatory installation of solar panels for large energy consumers.\nThis measure aims to stimulate the adoption of renewable energies and reduce the carbon footprint of public and private infrastructures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does this obligation entail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The obligation to install solar panels will apply mainly to large-scale electricity consumers<\/strong>, defined as those using more than one gigawatt-hour per year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This decree(https:\/\/www.vlaanderen.be\/zonnepanelen\/verplichting-zonnepanelen-voor-gebouwen-met-hoge-elektriciteitsafname)<\/a><\/em> is part of a long-term vision for the control and recovery of incoming and outgoing energy flows in Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2 An opportunity for businesses and public buildings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This initiative concerns not only private companies <\/strong>, but also public buildings, including historic monuments and other infrastructures of cultural importance<\/strong>.\nThe aim is to make the most of available space, such as unused roofs, by transforming them into sources of green energy production. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.1 Impact on the solar panel industry<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The installation obligation should have a positive impact on the solar panel industry in Belgium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It will stimulate demand, which could potentially push prices up initially. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

However, with increased production and investment in research and development, production costs are expected to stabilize or even fall in the long term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.2 Benefits for installers and industry players<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For installers like us, this obligation represents a significant opportunity.<\/strong> In addition to meeting growing demand, it will enable us to develop our expertise in the new climatic challenges facing our country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialized training and certification will be necessary and compulsory from 2025, <\/strong>ensuring the safety and competence of professionals in the sector.\nWe’ll be taking this into account! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outlook for the future in Belgium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The decisions taken by the various Belgian regions reflect a common desire to promote renewable energies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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