productieverbruik

Productieverbruik is a Dutch term that describes the portion of produced goods, energy, or other resources that is consumed by the producer itself rather than being sold or distributed to external customers. The exact meaning depends on the sector, but it generally refers to internal use within production or operations, including on-site energy use, feed for production processes, or consumption by workers.

In energy contexts, productieverbruik often refers to self-consumption (zelfverbruik) of electricity generated on-site, for example by solar panels on factory rooftops or wind turbines at a plant. By using a portion of the generated energy internally, a producer can lower grid imports, influence tariff costs, and improve energy efficiency.

In agriculture and industry, productieverbruik can denote farm-produced or manufactured outputs that are consumed within the business, such as food for workers, stock feed, or materials used for maintenance or production that are not sold externally. It can also apply to supply chain processes where a portion of inputs is consumed in producing other goods.

In economic analysis, the concept highlights the boundary between consumption intended for immediate use in production versus final demand. It relates to concepts such as intermediate consumption, maintenance and repair of capital, and investments that enhance future productivity.

Measuring productieverbruik typically involves tracing on-site usage against total production or generation, using meters, inventories, or accounting records. Policy and business decisions—such as incentives for on-site generation or internal consumption—may be influenced by the level of productieverbruik.

See also: self-consumption, on-site generation, energy efficiency, internal consumption.