Planning for Solar Success
Switching to solar is one of the smartest investments you can make for your home and for the planet. But while energy from the sun is free, turning your rooftop into a clean energy generator does come with a price tag.
How much should I budget for a system that meets my energy needs? How soon can I expect a return on my investment? What financing options are available?
We know you have a lot of questions about going solar, and that financial considerations are likely at the top of your list. Younergy’s experts are here to help demystify the costs of owning and operating a solar energy system, and to educate you on the financial support available to Swiss property owners who adopt clean energy. If you ultimately decide system ownership is not right for you, check out Younergy’s Solar Nation or Solar Abo, which allows you to pay only for the clean energy generated on (Solar Abo) or consumed from (Solar Nation) your rooftop without investment costs!
System Sizing Calculations
No matter the size of your building and its electricity needs, Younergy can help design a solar system that works for you. Here, we break down potential acquisition costs for households of various sizes, taking into account available subsidies and tax deductions (more information on these benefits can be found below). To receive a tailored, obligation-free report on how going solar can impact your property, please contact our team.
Breaking Down System Costs
System Requirement Cost
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Solar Panels
~CHF 3.000
Inverter(s)
~CHF 2.600
Mounting System
~CHF 2.000
Administrative costs
~CHF 900
Electrical Installation
~CHF 2.500
Panels Installation
~CHF 5.000
Total Cost before Subsidy and Tax Deduction
~CHF 16.000
Subsidy and Tax Deduction
~CHF 5.000
Total Investment for 5 kWp
~ CHF 11.000
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Swiss homeowners can access financial aid at the federal and municipal levels, and also generate revenue when they produce excess electricity from their systems. Read on to find out how!
Regional Subsidies
New solar systems in Switzerland are funded in part through the Einmalvergütung (EIV) scheme, which will reimburse you for approximately 30% of your investment costs. Repayment is granted on a first-come, first-served basis, typically within one year of your purchase. Small systems (2 to 100 kWp in size) are eligible for a rebate through the KLEIV program, while larger systems (100 kWp to 50 MWp in size) can receive a one-time payment through the GREIV program. Best of all, Younergy’s expert team will compile an application and submit all the necessary paperwork on your behalf — you simply reap the benefits!
Tax deductions
A number of tax deductions are available to Swiss customers to help cover the costs of clean energy upgrades, including solar and temperature control technologies. These deductions can be split across upfront costs (value-adding investments) and long-term maintenance costs (value-preserving expenditures). Note: Even if you have received a subsidy (see the EIV programs described above), you can still deduct your remaining net investment.
Feed-in tariffs
What happens when your solar system produces more electricity than you can immediately consume? One option is to send the surplus of electricity back into the public grid, for which you will receive remuneration from your local energy supplier. Because the country’s energy policy allows each energy supplier to determine the price it will pay consumers for generating renewable energy, the value of the feed-in tariff varies considerably from region to region. Before your system is installed, our experts will walk you through the current feed-in tariff rates available in your area. Also keep in mind that some companies offer additional remuneration for so-called certificates of origin (Herkunftsnachweis), a mechanism to enhance the transparency of corporate renewable energy generation and use.
However, the best way to capitalize on your solar investment is to maximize self-consumption. With every green kilowatt-hour you use, you avoid paying market price for electricity from your local energy company and instead benefit from the lower solar rate determined by the Swiss feed-in tariff. Younergy can help you boost self-consumption by expanding your clean energy ecosystem. For example, Younergy’s heating and cooling solutions allow you to efficiently control the temperature of your home using power from your solar rooftop. Or, if you own an electric vehicle, you can charge it directly from your solar system with our e-mobility offerings. And, with our solar batteries, you can store your excess energy for use anytime of the day or night.
Contact one of our solar experts today for the latest information on benefits available in your area!
Solar Solutions for Every Home
When it comes to a major decision like adopting clean energy, we know it is important to have options. No matter your needs and preferences, Younergy has a solution to help you go solar on your own terms. See a comparison of our options below to determine which is right for you.
Equipment Cost
Cost Savings
Billing
Warranty
Solar-Abo
Go solar for zero down
No equipment costs — you only pay for the electricity generated
Electricity costs are the same or lower than local utility rates
Quarterly billing, according to energy generated
Maintenance, monitoring and warranty coverage for 20 years
Solar Direct
Own your system
Priced according to system size – national and local incentives can cover up to 30% of upfront costs
Average electricity cost savings of 20 to 30% over the lifetime of your system
Multiple financing options available
Maintenance, monitoring and warranty coverage for 5 years (with optional extension)
Solar Direct
When you’re ready to buy a system to own yourself
- Equipment CostVaries by system size and components
- Energy CostNone
- Contract Duration
No contract - Maintenance
Optional - Warranty5 years included
- AdvantagesMaximizes savings and returnsCantonal Subsidy and tax deductionProperty value increase MORE ON SOLAR-DIRECT
Solar Nation
We install and maintain one of our systems on your roof. You only ever pay for the energy that you consume
- Equipment CostCHF 0.-
- Energy CostAt least 5% cheaper than the average
price in your region - Contract Duration
20 years - Maintenance
20 years - Warranty20 years
- AdvantagesNo upfront costFree System Maintenance by our Solar ExpertsOption to buy the system at any time
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Solar Abo
We install and maintain one of our systems on your roof. You only ever pay for the energy that the system produces
- Equipment CostCHF 0.-
- Energy CostFixed rate per kWh produced
- Contract Duration
20 years - Maintenance
20 years - Warranty20 years
- AdvantagesNo upfront costFree Maintenance by our Solar ExpertsOption to buy the system at any time
MORE ON SOLAR-ABO
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