WILLEMSTAD – The Government of Curaçao has decided to keep the current feed-in tariffs for sustainably generated electricity unchanged in 2026, maintaining the compensation scheme for households and businesses that supply surplus solar power back to the grid. The decision follows the annual evaluation under the Tariff Guideline for Small-Scale Sustainable Electricity Generation.
Since 2011, residents and companies on Curaçao have been allowed to generate electricity for their own use and feed excess power into the public grid. Under the existing system, producers receive Cg 0.25 per kilowatt-hour for electricity returned to the grid, combined with a fixed monthly fee based on installed capacity. These rates will remain in effect from January 1, 2026.
According to the government’s assessment, the market for photovoltaic (PV) installations continued to grow in 2025, despite a lower average fuel surcharge. Authorities note that generating one’s own renewable energy remains financially attractive on the island, with payback periods still significantly shorter than the international average of seven to ten years.
The fixed monthly fees—intended to cover the costs of grid use, network availability, and connection capacity—will also remain unchanged. For households, the fee stays at Cg 8.00 per installed kilowatt-peak (kWp) per month. Business users and industrial customers will continue to pay between Cg 16.00 and Cg 24.00 per kWp per month, depending on their tariff group, while hospitals and export-oriented industries retain the lower Cg 8.00 rate.
The government explains that keeping the feed-in tariff at Cg 0.25 per kWh aligns reasonably with the cost of other sustainably produced electricity included in the fuel surcharge. At the same time, the policy aims to ensure that private producers can continue to achieve a fair return on their investments, while keeping procurement costs for the grid operator in balance with overall electricity tariffs.
By maintaining the current rates, the authorities say they are providing regulatory stability for households and businesses that have already invested in solar energy, while continuing to encourage the expansion of renewable electricity production on Curaçao.