Blog
Clear answers for homeowners: how much does solar cost, what subsidies exist, do you need a battery?
- 2026-05-028 min readCostsSubsidies
How much do solar panels cost in Switzerland in 2026?
Typical prices for a Swiss home solar installation, the costs that change a quote, available subsidies, and a worked 8 kWp example.
Read article → - 2026-04-267 min readBatterySelf-consumption
Is a home solar battery worth it in Switzerland?
A practical guide to battery savings, backup power, sizing, lifespan, and when storage makes sense for a Swiss home.
Read article → - 2026-04-196 min readSelf-consumptionHeat pump
How to increase solar self-consumption at home
Practical ways to use more of your own solar electricity, from simple scheduling to heat pumps, EV charging, and batteries.
Read article → - 2026-04-127 min readProfitabilitySonnendach
Is solar PV worth it in Switzerland in 2026?
A conservative 2026 calculation for a typical Swiss single-family home, based on electricity prices, one-time subsidies and feed-in tariffs.
Read article → - 2026-04-057 min readPlanningInstallation
Installing solar panels in Switzerland: step by step
From the first roof estimate to quotes, approvals, installation, commissioning, and the Pronovo subsidy application.
Read article → - 2026-03-086 min readSonnendachMethodology
Understanding Sonnendach.ch: how Switzerland maps its solar potential
How the federal Sonnendach.ch service estimates the solar potential of nearly every roof in Switzerland, including where its limits lie.
Read article →
Ready for your roof analysis?
Enter your Swiss address. You get an instant conservative estimate and, if you want, local quotes to compare.