Solar guide for Switzerland
Our guide for anyone interested in solar technology. We provide independent information on photovoltaic systems, battery storage and charging stations.
Costs and economics
Is a photovoltaic system worthwhile in Switzerland?Is photovoltaics worthwhile in Switzerland in 2026? Costs, subsidy, self-consumption, feed-in remuneration, battery storage and cantonal overview.
Photovoltaic costs per m²: What does the square metre price really say?Photovoltaic costs per m²: What the square metre price indicates, which factors count and how to compare quotes.
What does a solar system for a single-family home cost in Switzerland?Costs of a solar system for a single-family home: price factors, storage, subsidy and quote comparison in Switzerland.
Calculating a solar system: Estimating costs, yield and size in SwitzerlandCalculating a solar system: How to estimate the size, costs, yield and self-consumption of a PV system in Switzerland.
How much does a photovoltaic system cost?How much does a photovoltaic system cost in Switzerland? An overview of system size, components, installation, subsidy and quotes.
Subsidies and financing
Pronovo subsidy for photovoltaics: one-off payment in Switzerland explainedPronovo subsidy for photovoltaics: one-off payment, requirements, application and key points for PV systems in Switzerland.
Feed-in remuneration in Switzerland: What you receive for solar powerFeed-in remuneration in Switzerland: How feed-in tariffs paid by the grid operator work and what owners of solar systems should consider.
3 options: Financing a photovoltaic systemFinancing a photovoltaic system: Purchase, loan and alternative models compared. How to plan costs and quotes realistically.
Saving taxes with photovoltaics: A cantonal overviewPhotovoltaics and taxes in Switzerland: deductions, cantonal differences and what private individuals should consider regarding PV systems.- Subsidies for solar and photovoltaic systems in Switzerland 2026Subsidies for photovoltaics in Switzerland 2026: Pronovo, cantonal programmes, taxes and important deadlines at a glance.
Subsidies for battery storage in Switzerland 2026Subsidies for battery storage in Switzerland: Contributions, prerequisites and sensible combination with photovoltaics at a glance.
Planning by building
Agricultural solar system: Photovoltaics for farms in SwitzerlandAgricultural solar system: costs, subsidy 2026, self-consumption, battery storage, barn roof and quote comparison for farms in Switzerland.
Self-consumption association ZEV: sharing solar powerSelf-consumption association (ZEV): how multiple parties can share solar power together and what owners should consider.
Solar system for the single-family home in Switzerland: planning, size and processSolar system for the single-family home in Switzerland: planning, size, costs, subsidy and provider selection explained clearly.
Photovoltaic system for private households in the canton of St. Gallen: A comprehensive guidePhotovoltaics in the canton of St. Gallen: advantages, planning, subsidy and provider selection for private households explained clearly.
Advantages of photovoltaic systems for apartment buildingsPhotovoltaics for apartment buildings: advantages, self-consumption, tenant electricity/ZEV and key points for owner associations.- Six advantages of a photovoltaic system for your own homePhotovoltaics for your own home: six advantages of solar power, self-consumption, subsidy and greater independence from electricity prices.
Photovoltaic power plants for commercial and industrial usePhotovoltaics for commercial and industrial use: opportunities, cost-effectiveness, self-consumption and planning of larger solar systems.
Technology and fundamentals
Inverters for photovoltaics: types, costs and correct sizingWhat does an inverter do in a photovoltaic system? Types, cost factors, hybrid inverters, sizing and quote comparison.
Solar modules and solar panels: selection, output, size and pricesSolar modules explained simply: output, size, efficiency, glass-glass, bifacial modules, prices and quote comparison.
Solar thermal collectors: solar heat for hot water and heating explained simplySolar thermal collectors explained simply: solar heat for hot water and heating, differences from photovoltaics and areas of application.
Solar power: How electricity from your own roof worksSolar power from your own roof: How it works, self-consumption, feed-in and the advantages of a photovoltaic system explained simply.
Photovoltaic system: Five sensible extensions for greater energy efficiencyExtending a photovoltaic system: battery storage, wallbox, energy manager and other solutions for increased self-consumption.
The significance of photovoltaics in the Swiss energy marketThe role of photovoltaics in the Swiss energy market: electricity production, energy transition, self-consumption and opportunities for households.- Photovoltaic systems: a comprehensive guide for those interestedPlanning a photovoltaic system in Switzerland: costs, subsidy, provider selection, self-consumption and quote comparison explained clearly.
Battery storage, heat pump and electric car
Wallbox with photovoltaics: Charging the electric car with solar powerCombining a wallbox with photovoltaics: charging an EV with solar power, increasing self-consumption, costs, installation and quote comparison.
Heat pump Switzerland: types, costs and what you should look out forHeat pump in Switzerland: types, costs, subsidy, suitability for existing and new buildings – plus quote comparison via waermepumpen-guide.ch.
Solar system with heat pump: advantages, planning and self-consumptionCombining a solar system with a heat pump: advantages, self-consumption, storage, hot water, cost factors and quote comparison.
PV system with storage: When a battery storage unit is worthwhilePV system with storage: costs, benefits, self-consumption and when a battery storage unit is worthwhile for a solar system.
Photovoltaic system with storage: costs, size and economic viabilityPhotovoltaic system with storage: costs, size, economic viability and key points for planning and quote comparison.
Solar system with battery storage for a single-family home: 9 good reasonsSolar system with battery storage for a single-family home: nine reasons, typical advantages and when the combination is worthwhile.- E-cars on subscription: travelling in an environmentally friendly wayE-cars on subscription: benefits, costs and everyday practicality. This is how you check whether an electric car subscription suits sustainable mobility.
Pros and cons of a battery storage system for PV systemsBattery storage for PV systems: advantages, disadvantages, cost factors and when storage really pays off for self-consumption.
Installers and quotes
Swissolar: What the association and the label “Die Solarprofis” meanWhat Swissolar, membership and the label “Die Solarprofis” mean: Context for choosing providers in Switzerland.
Photovoltaic system quote: what you should look out for in a quoteChecking a photovoltaic system quote: what you should look out for regarding quotes, components, warranties, installation and price comparison.
Photovoltaics nearby: Find specialist installers in your regionPhotovoltaics nearby: How to find and compare regional specialist installers for solar systems in Switzerland.
7 important points: Comparing photovoltaic company quotesComparing photovoltaic quotes: seven points on price, components, warranties, planning and provider selection.
Subsidies by canton
What the federal government, canton and municipalities subsidise in 2026, for each canton individually.
Glossary
From payback period to feed-in tariff: 64 terms about your solar system, briefly explained. With the expressions you come across in Switzerland in quotes, in applications and at the municipality.