Canton of Zurich
Solar installation in the Canton of Zurich.Compare 3 quotes.
We obtain 3 quotes from solar companies in the Zurich region and advise you personally on which one suits your house best.
- Quick to request
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- Personal advice
Zurich solar companies
From Winterthur to the Zurich Oberland:
solar companies near you.
Heimtreffer works with selected solar companies that operate in the Canton of Zurich. For your solar installation, we contact the companies that suit your roof and your location.
- Winterthur
- Uster
- Bülach
- Wetzikon
- Dübendorf
- Dietikon
- Horgen
- Affoltern am Albis
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Short distances
The solar companies are in the region and can be with you quickly.
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Local experience
They know the notification procedure in Zurich municipalities and the local electricity utilities.
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Personally selected
We only work with solar companies that we know personally.
Costs
What does a solar installation cost
in the Canton of Zurich?
For a single-family house, the costs are usually between CHF 15’000 and 30’000 before subsidies. Where your project falls within this range depends mainly on three things.
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System output
The larger the system, the higher the price and the lower the cost per kilowatt.
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Battery and charging station
A battery and a charging station for an electric car cost extra but increase your self-consumption.
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Your roof
Orientation, roof shape and scaffolding determine how complex the installation will be.
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Three prices instead of an estimate
With 3 quotes, you can see what your solar installation costs with different Zurich solar companies.
Subsidies and permits
Subsidies and rules
in the Canton of Zurich.
The federal government subsidises your solar installation, and in the Canton of Zurich you usually do not need a building permit. The key points at a glance.
Subsidies
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Federal government
One-off subsidy for solar installations from 2 kilowatts of output, paid out via Pronovo.
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Municipality
Some Zurich municipalities pay their own grants for solar installations.
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Electricity utility
Your utility pays for the electricity you feed into the grid. The tariff varies from utility to utility.
Permits
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Roof installations
In most cases the notification procedure is sufficient; no building permit is required.
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Notification to the municipality
The installation is reported to the municipality before construction starts.
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Core zones and protected buildings
Depending on the location, a building permit may be required.
What applies to your house
During the consultation, we show you which subsidies and which procedure apply to your project.
How it works
Your path to a solar installation
in the Canton of Zurich.
You make a request, we do the rest: Heimtreffer obtains 3 quotes for your photovoltaic system from Zurich solar companies and compares them with you.
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Details about your house
Building, roof and preferred date: a few questions, answered in a couple of minutes.
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3 quotes from the region
We contact solar companies that operate in the Canton of Zurich and collect the quotes for you.
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Comparison with advice
We explain the differences in price, components and warranty. The choice is yours.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about solar installations
in the Canton of Zurich.
Do I need a building permit for a solar installation in the Canton of Zurich?
Usually not. In most cases, roof installations can be built under the notification procedure; the installation is reported to the municipality before construction starts. In core zones and for protected buildings, a building permit may be required.
What subsidies are available in the Canton of Zurich?
The federal government pays the one-off subsidy for solar installations from 2 kilowatts, paid out via Pronovo. Some municipalities add their own contributions: Winterthur, for example, pays an extra 50 percent of the one-off subsidy. energiefranken.ch shows what applies where you live.
How much do I receive for electricity I feed into the grid?
Your electricity utility sets the rate. In the city of Zurich it is ewz, in most other municipalities EKZ. In 2026, EKZ pays the federal reference market price plus up to 3 centimes per kilowatt hour for the guarantee of origin. For installations below 30 kilowatts, at least 6 centimes per kilowatt hour apply everywhere.
Who registers the solar installation with the municipality?
As a rule, the solar company does this for you. It reports the installation to the municipality before construction starts. If the municipality orders nothing else within 30 days of the acknowledgement of receipt, construction can go ahead.
In which Zurich municipalities is Heimtreffer active?
Throughout the Canton of Zurich, for example in Winterthur, Uster, Bülach, Wetzikon, Dübendorf, Dietikon, Horgen and Affoltern am Albis.
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