Average hybrid solar inverter price per 8MW in Switzerland

Who surveys the solar market in Switzerland?

The Swiss Federal Office of Energy has been surveying the solar market in Switzerland for more than 20 years. Due to this long experience, the quality of the data has been maintained, thanks as well to all the installers and distributors who are willing to complete the annual questionnaire.

Does Switzerland have a PV system?

There are no specific utility-scale measures in place in Switzerland. Public buildings are often considered for PV installations. It is mainly because law or recommendation mentions that public authorities have to put themselves in the spotlight and show the example. There isn't any specific subsidy for low-income electricity consumers.

What is the PV potential on a Swiss roof?

The Swiss Federal Office of Energy announced in September 2018 that the PV potential on the Swiss roof was about 50 TWh. The evaluation is based on the national maps for PV roofs () and selecting the most suitable roofs. The tool is online for all of Switzerland and is translated into English.

What does swissolar do?

On behalf of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, Swissolar is mandated to survey the Swiss solar market and publish the annual installed capacity in the report: "Statistiques de l’énergie solaire : Année de reference 2020". The data is based on a survey amongst 307 companies active in the PV and solar thermal market.

What are the applications of PV in Switzerland?

Applications of PV in Switzerland are primarily roof-top grid-connected PV systems. Off-grid, ground-mounted, VIPV applications are still very scarce while an increasing number of building integrated and facade PV projects can be observed.

Is there a tendering scheme for PV systems in Switzerland?

There are no tendering schemes for PV systems in Switzerland. There are, however, several auction platforms for selling/buying green certificates (guarantee of origin). The price for those certificates has constantly dropped over the past years. There are no specific utility-scale measures in place in Switzerland.