Home battery in the Canton of Obwalden
Battery storage in the Canton of ObwaldenStorage in Obwalden.
In the Canton of Obwalden the 2026 energy programme supports winter-optimised photovoltaics, not storage. For tax, the cantonal solar systems leaflet also covers batteries.
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- Calculated with the electricity price in the Canton of Obwalden: 26.5 ct./kWh
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Data in the Canton of Obwalden
Solar power in the Canton of Obwalden in figures
- Household electricity price 2026
- 26.5ct./kWh
- Median of the grid operators, excluding VAT. 1.2 ct. below the Swiss median (27.7 ct.).
- Solar power per person per year
- 949kWh
- Switzerland: 866 kWh.
- Solar potential of the roofs per year
- 342GWh
- Used so far: 12.2% (Switzerland 12.8%).
- of passenger cars are electric
- 4.6%
- Switzerland: 5.5%. An EV charger turns solar power into driving power.
- of residential buildings already use a heat pump
- 29.1%
- Switzerland: 26.2%.
- of residential buildings heat with oil or gas
- 25.4%
- 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 Obwalden
- 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 800 a year
Guide value, not a quote. Assumptions: 10,000 kWh yield, battery around 10 kWh, electricity price 26.5 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 Obwalden
What applies to your battery storage in the Canton of Obwalden
Subsidies and taxes in Obwalden
The 2026 energy subsidy programme of the Canton of Obwalden supports the building envelope, efficiency, renewable energy and EV chargers. For photovoltaics it supports winter-optimised systems, especially on facades. The cantonal government has raised the output-based subsidy for these for 2026. We found no subsidy for battery storage in the programme overview. Subsidy funds are limited, so for winter PV it pays to apply early.
For tax, the cantonal tax administration regulates the deduction for photovoltaics and batteries in the solar systems leaflet, as of 1 January 2025. It applies to existing buildings and names waiting periods. We recommend confirming the amount in advance with the tax office.
Registration and fire protection
The canton has a notification form for solar systems. We include the battery in the registration with the grid operator and have a licensed electrical installation company carry out the installation. For fire protection, the leaflet of the VKF (Swiss association of cantonal fire insurers) for lithium-ion batteries applies. Home batteries up to 15 kWh per fire compartment count as small storage systems, up to 100 kWh as medium ones. We clarify where the battery should go at the site visit.
When a battery pays off in Obwalden
Electricity prices in the Canton of Obwalden are below the Swiss average. A battery therefore brings less per kilowatt-hour you use yourself than in cantons with high prices. It can still pay off if consumption in the evening and at night is high and your utility’s feed-in tariff is low. Small utilities in the canton have different tariffs, so we calculate with the tariff of your grid operator.
With a facade system producing winter electricity, the daily profile changes. It produces more in the morning and evening hours and in winter. Whether a battery fits is something we assess case by case. We are also happy to plan the heat pump and the battery together.
Grid operators
Electricity prices 2026 in the Canton of Obwalden
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Elektrizitätswerk Obwalden | 7 | 26.5 |
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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What our customers say about us.
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Unabridged and unedited, straight from our Google profile. The reviews are in German.
All reviews on GoogleWir sind sehr zufrieden mit unserer Wallbox für unser E-Auto.
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.
Is there money for a battery in Obwalden?
The 2026 energy subsidy programme lists the building envelope, efficiency, renewable energy, EV chargers and winter-optimised photovoltaics, especially facade systems. The overview does not list battery storage. We check commune contributions when preparing the quote.
Can I deduct a battery from my taxes in Obwalden?
The tax administration regulates the deduction in the solar systems leaflet, as of 1 January 2025. It covers photovoltaics and batteries on existing buildings. Confirm the amount for your case in advance with the tax office.
Does a battery pay off in Sarnen at low electricity prices?
That depends on your evening consumption and your utility's feed-in tariff. With a lower purchase price, the benefit per kilowatt-hour is smaller. We present the quote with and without a battery so you can see the difference.
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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