{"id":19083,"date":"2026-03-31T10:31:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T09:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/?p=19083"},"modified":"2026-03-31T11:47:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T10:47:13","slug":"the-perfect-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/nl\/the-perfect-storm\/","title":{"rendered":"The Perfect Storm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row col-one-gutter no-top-padding no-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row col-no-gutter row-child\" data-height=\"8\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><strong>The world is currently (March 2026) under pressure, and we are feeling it directly in our wallets. What seemed like a cautious stabilization a few months ago has reversed due to recent geopolitical explosions. The headlines leave no doubt: prices are rising again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>In this blog, we explain exactly what is going on and why this is the perfect moment to finally make the decision regarding your own solar energy installation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><\/p>\n<h4>Why everything is becoming more expensive<\/h4>\n<p>\n<\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>It is a combination of factors that reinforce each other. The biggest driver is the recent escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, where tensions surrounding Iran in particular have put the markets on edge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >\n<ul class=\"icons\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-cross text-color-201036-color\"><\/i><strong>Gas and Electricity<\/strong><br \/>\nWe saw the European gas price rise these past few weeks. Because gas in Europe still dictates the price of electricity, you see that increase reflected directly on the power exchange. For those with a dynamic contract, the peaks are already noticeable; for fixed contracts, the new rates will rise sharply in the coming weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >\n<ul class=\"icons\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-cross text-color-201036-color\"><\/i><strong>Oil and Transport<\/strong><br \/>\nThe oil price has risen rapidly. Unrest in the Persian Gulf directly translates to higher insurance premiums for oil tankers and fears of blockades of vital trade routes. This translates not only into higher prices at the pump but also into rising transport costs for most of the products you buy in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >\n<ul class=\"icons\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-cross text-color-201036-color\"><\/i><strong>Grid Congestion and Taxes<\/strong><br \/>\nGrid management costs are expected to rise in the coming years, including 2026, due to the billions of investments required to reinforce the power grid. Currently the Spanish government has lowered the taxes temporarily as a crisis mesurement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h4\" ><span>Why you must act NOW (and not after the summer)<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>It is tempting to wait for the storm to pass, but history shows that energy prices rise faster than they fall. This is why you should organize your own solar energy installation now:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >\n<ul class=\"icons\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-line-chart text-color-vyce-color\"><\/i><strong>Panel prices are going to rise<\/strong><br \/>\nDue to changing international trade conditions and a shortage of raw materials, experts expect solar panel prices to rise by 10% to 15%. Buying now means benefiting from the current falling prices before inflation hits.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >\n<ul class=\"icons\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-database text-color-vyce-color\"><\/i><strong>Immediate inflation adjustment<\/strong><br \/>\nEvery kilowatt-hour you generate yourself is a kilowatt-hour on which you pay no tax, grid management fees, or surcharge. Solar energy is the only way to immediately freeze your monthly expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >\n<ul class=\"icons\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-clock text-color-vyce-color\"><\/i><strong>Waiting Times<\/strong><br \/>\nAs soon as prices at major energy suppliers rise massively again, there will be a run for solar energy systems. Current delivery times can then increase rapidly. Those who order now will have them on their roof before the most expensive months arrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"uncode-wrapper uncode-list\" >\n<ul class=\"icons\">\n<li><i class=\"fa fa-battery2 text-color-vyce-color\"><\/i><strong>Batteries will become the norm<\/strong><br \/>\nIn 2026, the combination of a solar energy system and a home battery will be crucial. This allows you to store your own cheap electricity and avoid the expensive peak rates of the grid. The compensation rates for the energy you send back to the grid have also decreased in recent months, making it even more worthwhile to store excess energy yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h4 class=\"h4\" ><span>Conclusion<\/span><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p>We cannot control world politics, but we can control our own energy supply. Waiting for &#8220;better times&#8221; is an expensive gamble in the current market. By investing in solar panels and storage now, you make yourself independent of capricious world leaders and fluctuating stock prices.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_child col-lg-8 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"uncode_text_column\" ><p><strong>Do you want to know what current energy developments mean for your specific situation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We can prepare a personalized quote including yield calculations based on your current consumption.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-4 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-top\" ><div class=\"icon-box-icon fa-container\" ><a role=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/nl\/offerte-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"text-color-vyce-color custom-link\"><i class=\"fa fa-document fa-5x fa-fw\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><div class=\"icon-box-content\"><p><strong>Vraag uw offerte aan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a class=\"col-link custom-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/nl\/offerte-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/landscap-zonnepanelne.png\" width=\"1014\" height=\"368\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/landscap-zonnepanelne.png 1014w, https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/landscap-zonnepanelne-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/landscap-zonnepanelne-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/landscap-zonnepanelne-18x7.png 18w, https:\/\/www.solarnrg.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/landscap-zonnepanelne-350x127.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1014px) 100vw, 1014px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The world is currently (March 2026) under pressure, and we are feeling it directly in our wallets. 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