Home battery in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Battery storage in the Canton of Appenzell AusserrhodenStorage in Ausserrhoden.
Ausserrhoden supports the solar system with a contribution on top of the one-off payment. The programme names no subsidy for the battery.
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- Calculated with the electricity price in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: 28.7 ct./kWh
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Data in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Solar power in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in figures
- Household electricity price 2026
- 28.7ct./kWh
- Median of the grid operators, excluding VAT. 1.0 ct. above the Swiss median (27.7 ct.).
- Solar power per person per year
- 1,310kWh
- Switzerland: 866 kWh.
- Solar potential of the roofs per year
- 428GWh
- Used so far: 18.7% (Switzerland 12.8%).
- of passenger cars are electric
- 4.9%
- Switzerland: 5.5%. An EV charger turns solar power into driving power.
- of residential buildings already use a heat pump
- 20.9%
- Switzerland: 26.2%.
- of residential buildings heat with oil or gas
- 48.2%
- Switzerland: 49.8%. A heat pump raises the self-consumption of your solar power.
Example: 10 kWp system with battery storage in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- Self-consumed without battery (30%)3,000 kWh
- Self-consumed with battery (60%)6,000 kWh
- Additionally self-consumed3,000 kWh
- Value at the grid pricearound CHF 860 a year
Guide value, not a quote. Assumptions: 10,000 kWh yield, battery around 10 kWh, electricity price 28.7 ct./kWh excluding VAT. Deduct the feed-in tariff you would otherwise have received for this power. Whether a battery pays off, we calculate with your consumption. More in our guide How much does a solar system cost?
Calculate a battery for meSources: ElCom (electricity prices 2026), Swiss Federal Office of Energy (solar potential), Energie Reporter by geoimpact on behalf of SwissEnergy (solar power, electric cars; CC BY 4.0), Federal Statistical Office (Register of Buildings and Dwellings), MeteoSwiss (hail climate), Energy Promotion Ordinance (one-off payment).
Battery storage in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
What applies to your battery storage in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Subsidies for battery storage in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
The canton supports the photovoltaic system itself. For systems of 2 kWp or more it pays a contribution on top of the federal one-off payment (Einmalvergütung, EIV), since 1 September 2025 at most 50 percent of it. Measure km-21 of the cantonal subsidy programme relates to the solar system. It names no subsidy for battery storage. Communes and energy suppliers may have their own contributions, which we check for your address when preparing the quote. You submit the application for the solar system only after commissioning.
Registration and fire protection
The battery is registered with the grid operator. In Ausserrhoden, SAK supplies 14 communes, and some communes have their own utilities. The 2015 fire protection regulations of the VKF (Swiss association of cantonal fire insurers) do not explicitly cover battery storage. The state of the art is the paper on the VKF fire protection guideline for solar systems, which also clarifies where battery storage may be installed.
When a battery pays off in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Electricity prices in the canton are slightly above the Swiss median and vary from utility to utility. If you receive the cantonal subsidy for the solar system and also cover your own consumption, you save most when the battery shifts daytime electricity into the evening. This applies especially to households with a heat pump or an electric car. We calculate the solar system with and without a battery side by side, using the feed-in tariff of your utility. Whether the battery pays off on top of the cantonal subsidy, you will see in the quote.
The battery size depends on the system and your consumption. As a rule of thumb, allow about 1 kWh of capacity per 1 kWp of solar output, usually 8 to 15 kWh for single-family homes. We read your consumption from your electricity bills and calculate several battery sizes. From this you can see how much self-consumption each size brings and what it costs.
Grid operators
Electricity prices 2026 in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
What power from the grid costs is set by your grid operator. The more expensive grid power is, the more every kilowatt hour you use from your own roof is worth.Swiss median: 27.7 ct./kWh.
| Grid operator | Communes | ct./kWh |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG | 14 | 28.7 |
| Elektra Korporation EKW | 1 | 29.0 |
| Elektra Walzenhausen | 1 | 30.5 |
| Elektrizitätswerk Heiden AG | 1 | 32.8 |
| Elektrokorporation Wald - St. Peterzell | 1 | 26.0 |
| Hydrantenkorporation & Elektraversorgung Schönengrund | 1 | 29.5 |
Source: ElCom, Federal Electricity Commission, tariffs 2026.
The free site visit
One appointment at your home. Then you know everything.
A project manager from our team visits you and checks three things. No sales show, no obligation. Afterwards you receive a binding quote with yield, subsidies and payback.
01Roof
Area, orientation, pitch, condition of the roof covering and shading.
02Electrical system
Grid connection, distribution board and space for inverter and battery.
03Your consumption
Electricity bill, car, heating, plans. From this we calculate yield and subsidies.
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Permit and subsidies
We handle the notification procedure, the grid operator and Pronovo.
Installation and commissioning
Our own installers, a fixed date, final inspection with you on the roof.
Step 1 takes one minute. We take care of the rest.
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Cemil B. · October 2026
Wir können Solarinnovation.ch und insbesondere Jordan für seine kompetente Beratung und perfekte Umsetzung als zuverlässigen Partner für nachhaltige Energielösungen aus einer Hand von Herzen weiterempfehlen. Er hat uns mit seinem umfangreichen Fachwissen von der ersten Beratung bis und mit der Umsetzung kompetent begleitet. Er hat alle Fragen immer verständlich erklärt. Wir sind mit der Indach-Solaranlage, kombiniert mit einem Speicher sehr zufrieden.
Daniel · August 2026
Die SolarInnovation GmbH hat mich durch ihre sehr flexible und kompetente Beratung und Arbeitsausführung sehr überzeugt!
Frederic L. · September 2025
Eine sehr seriöses Firma. Danke Aulson, Danke Jorden.
Alex I. · August 2025
Top Service und super Beratung! Unsere Solaranlage am linken Zürichseeufer läuft perfekt, produziert mehr Strom als erwartet und sieht auch noch toll aus. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Marc W. · August 2025
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29 projects, 718.1 kWp in total. From Zumikon and Lachen we work all over German-speaking Switzerland, most often in the cantons of Zurich, St. Gallen, Schwyz and Aargau.
Canton of Zurich
- Rüti41.1 kWp
- Zürich26.6 kWp
- Zürich6.8 kWp
- Zürich10.9 kWp
- Gossau ZH7.7 kWp
- Zollikerberg17.7 kWp
- Ebmatingen16.9 kWp
- Ebmatingen17 kWp
- Zürich7.5 kWp
- Maur6.9 kWp
- Herrliberg14.8 kWp
- Herrliberg12 kWp
- Meilen17.2 kWp
- Bachs10.2 kWp
Canton of St. Gallen
Canton of Schwyz
Canton of Aargau
- Staffelbach16 kWp
- Reinach AG20.7 kWp
- Berikon19.8 kWp
- Oberkulm20.7 kWp
Canton of Lucerne
Canton of Zug
Frequently asked questions
Before you get in touch.
Is the site visit really free?
Yes. The visit and the quote cost you nothing and commit you to nothing. You only decide once you hold the binding quote in your hands.
Does the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden subsidise battery storage?
The cantonal measure km-21 covers the photovoltaic system and names no storage subsidy. When preparing your quote we check whether your commune or utility pays a contribution.
When do I apply for the solar system subsidy in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Only after commissioning, once the federal decision is legally binding. The Office for the Environment (Amt für Umwelt) receives the application through the portal of the buildings programme. We prepare the documents.
Which grid operator is responsible for my battery in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
In 14 communes it is St. Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke (SAK). There are also smaller utilities such as Elektrizitätswerk Heiden or Elektra Walzenhausen. We register the battery with them.
How large does the battery storage need to be?
As a rule of thumb, about 1 kWh of storage capacity per 1 kWp of solar output, usually 8 to 15 kWh for single-family homes. What matters is your consumption in the evening and at night. We read it from your electricity bills and calculate the right size.
Is a battery financially worthwhile?
That depends on the electricity price, the feed-in tariff of your grid operator and the price of the battery. The lower the feed-in tariff, the more each kilowatt-hour you use yourself is worth. In the quote, we calculate both options, with and without a battery, side by side.
How long does a battery last?
Modern lithium iron phosphate batteries are designed for several thousand charge cycles, which often means 10 to 15 years or more. Warranty terms differ by manufacturer. We state them in the quote.
Which regions do you cover?
All of German-speaking Switzerland. We build most often in the cantons of Zurich, St. Gallen, Schwyz and Aargau. Our locations are in Zumikon ZH and Lachen SZ.
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We check your roof, electrical system and consumption. Afterwards you know what is possible on your roof, what it costs and which subsidies you receive. The binding quote follows within 72 hours.
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