Home battery in the Canton of Zurich
Battery storage in the Canton of ZurichStorage without subsidy
The Canton of Zurich does not subsidise battery storage. So we calculate precisely whether a battery pays off for you through self-consumption.
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- Calculated with the electricity price in the Canton of Zurich: 24.8 ct./kWh
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Data in the Canton of Zurich
Solar power in the Canton of Zurich in figures
- Household electricity price 2026
- 24.8ct./kWh
- Median of the grid operators, excluding VAT. 2.9 ct. below the Swiss median (27.7 ct.).
- Solar power per person per year
- 497kWh
- Switzerland: 866 kWh.
- Solar potential of the roofs per year
- 7,291GWh
- Used so far: 11.5% (Switzerland 12.8%).
- of passenger cars are electric
- 7.0%
- Switzerland: 5.5%. An EV charger turns solar power into driving power.
- of residential buildings already use a heat pump
- 29.8%
- Switzerland: 26.2%.
- of residential buildings heat with oil or gas
- 55.1%
- 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 Zurich
- 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 740 a year
Guide value, not a quote. Assumptions: 10,000 kWh yield, battery around 10 kWh, electricity price 24.8 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 Zurich
What applies to your battery storage in the Canton of Zurich
Subsidies for battery storage in the Canton of Zurich
The Canton of Zurich does not subsidise photovoltaics directly. The federal one-off payment (Einmalvergütung, EIV) is handled by Pronovo. The same applies to battery storage: the cantonal energy subsidy scheme explicitly excludes it. The canton points out that some cities and communes run additional programmes. These change often and are sometimes used up quickly. We check the current position when preparing your quote and, where possible, submit the application.
Registration and fire protection
The battery is registered with the grid operator together with the solar system. In 131 Zurich communes this is EKZ, and there are smaller utilities such as Energie Uster. The installation is carried out by a licensed electrical installation company, including the inspection. 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. At the site visit we agree a suitable room with you, for example a utility room or the cellar.
When a battery pays off in the Canton of Zurich
Electricity prices in the Canton of Zurich are below the Swiss median. Each kilowatt-hour you use yourself therefore saves a little less than in cantons with expensive electricity. A battery pays off mainly if you use a lot of electricity in the evening and at night, for example with a heat pump, an electric car or a home office. The feed-in tariff differs from utility to utility. We calculate with the tariff of your grid operator and show you whether a solar system on its own or with a battery suits your household better. Backup power can be included if you want to keep important appliances running during a power cut.
How large the battery should be depends on your consumption profile. 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, if you have one, from your smart meter data. A heat pump or an electric car changes the demand considerably, and we include that in the calculation.
Grid operators
Electricity prices 2026 in the Canton of Zurich
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.
| Commune | Grid operator | ct./kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich | 24.8 |
| Winterthur | Stadtwerk Winterthur | 30.5 |
| Uster | ENERGIE USTER AG | 28.6 |
| Dübendorf | Glattwerk AG | 26.3 |
| Dietikon | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Wetzikon | Stadtwerke Wetzikon | 30.1 |
| Wädenswil | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Horgen | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Bülach | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Kloten | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Opfikon | Energie Opfikon AG | 26.4 |
| Schlieren | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Regensdorf | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Adliswil | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Volketswil | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
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.
How your project runs
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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.
Is there subsidy money for a battery in the Canton of Zurich?
The Canton of Zurich explicitly excludes battery storage from its subsidies. Some cities and communes run their own programmes. We check for your address whether a contribution is possible.
Where is my battery registered with the grid operator in the Canton of Zurich?
With the grid operator of your commune. In most Zurich communes this is EKZ. The registration is made together with the solar system, and we handle it for you.
When does a battery pay off at Zurich electricity prices?
That depends on your evening consumption and on your utility's feed-in tariff. We calculate the quote with and without a battery side by side, so you can see the extra cost and the additional self-consumption.
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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