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 offers.
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 offer: what you should look out for in a quoteChecking a photovoltaic system offer: 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.