The Energy investment allowance (EIA) is a government tax scheme that allows entrepreneurs to get tax breaks on investments in energy-efficient and sustainable business assets. Think solar panels, business batteries and charging infrastructure from Shift to Solar.
You are allowed in 2025 to 45.5% of your investment deducted from your taxable profit. This significantly reduces your tax burden and makes the move to renewable energy extra financially attractive.
What is the tax advantage?
As an entrepreneur, are you investing in solar panels or other energy-efficient technologies? Then you can deduct a good part of the investment costs through the EIA. Specifically:
- Up to 45.5% additional deduction on top of usual depreciation
- Applicable to solar panels, batteries and charging infrastructure, among others
- On average, it provides a net tax benefit of around 11% (source: RFO)
The scheme applies in 2025 to business investments appearing on the official Energy list.
Who is the EIA for?
The EIA is intended for entrepreneurs who are liable to income or corporate tax. These can be commercial companies, but also foundations or associations with tax obligations.
You are eligible if you:
- You are liable to tax in the Netherlands
- At least € 2,500 invested per asset
- Invests in a technology on the Energy List
- Not using MIA for the same asset
- Invests in a new, unused asset
For which investments?
At Shift to Solar, we supply sustainable systems eligible for the EIA, including:
- Solar panels (minimum 15,000 Wp, ± 50 to 60 panels)
- Business battery systems for energy storage
- Charging infrastructure for electric vehicles
- Integrated systems as solar carports or solar bicycle racks
These solutions are (or fall within descriptions) on the official Energy List and thus provide immediate tax benefits.
Good to know: You can combine the EIA with the KIA, making the advantage even greater.
How does applying work?
Applying for the EIA is done through the Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO). It is important that you apply within 3 months after entering into the investment commitment (such as signing an offer) submit your application.
Steps:
- Check whether your investment is on the Energy List
- Provide eRecognition level 2+ (eH2+)
- Submit your notification via the EIA form on the RVO website
- Wait for the RFO's decision
- Process the deduction in your tax return
Shift to Solar helps you through this step by step - so you can be sure you don't miss a thing.
Why choose Shift to Solar's solar solutions?
At Shift to Solar, we go beyond just supplying solar panels or batteries. We make sure your sustainable investment technically and fiscally correct. Our solutions are not only smart and future-oriented, but also fully aligned with schemes such as the EIA.
What you can expect from us:
- Advice on application of EIA and combination with KIA
- Clear specifications so that your application meets the requirements of RVO
- Total solutions with solar panels, batteries and charging infrastructure
- Certified installation and grid connection support
- Full guidance from application to monitoring
- Single point of contact for your entire project
Thus, together we ensure a sustainable solution with maximum financial benefit.
Need advice?
Do you want to know whether your investment is eligible for the EIA? Or are you looking for a partner who will fully arrange your application and installation?
Request a no-obligation quote directly or schedule a consultation.
We would love to help you with a solution that pays off - for your business and your tax return.
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