In the supply area of EW Höfe (Höfe district, Canton of Schwyz), remuneration for exported solar power in 2026 follows – as nationwide – the federal quarterly averaged reference market price. For systems up to 30 kW, the statutory minimum remuneration of 6 Rp./kWh applies as a floor; you can market the guarantee of origin (GO) separately. The exact rate and any green-power surcharge depend on the grid operator – check the current value in EW Höfe's tariff sheet. (As of July 2026)
Key points in brief
- In 2026, remuneration follows the nationwide uniform reference market price (quarterly, SFOE).
- For systems up to 30 kW, the statutory minimum remuneration of 6 Rp./kWh applies as a floor.
- The guarantee of origin (GO) can be marketed separately.
- The exact rate and any surcharges are in EW Höfe's current tariff sheet.
- Your address determines the grid operator – you can't switch it.
How is solar power remunerated in the EW Höfe area?
Since the Electricity Act, the same principle applies nationwide, and EW Höfe is no exception: what's remunerated is the reference market price – the quarterly averaged market price calculated and published by the Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) after each quarter. Exported solar power is settled on this basis.
This means: remuneration is no longer fixed for the whole year, but follows the market – tending to be higher in winter, lower in summer, when lots of solar power pushes into the grid at once. How the reference market price works is explained in the article Reference market price; the overview of the region's grid operators is provided by Feed-in tariffs at a glance.
What's guaranteed – and what should you check?
| Component | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Base remuneration | Reference market price (quarterly, SFOE) |
| Minimum remuneration (up to 30 kW) | 6 Rp./kWh (statutory floor) |
| Guarantee of origin (GO) | separately marketable |
| Any green-power surcharge | depends on the grid operator – check the tariff sheet |
Guideline figures, as of July 2026. The reference market price changes quarterly; the specific rate and any surcharges are adjusted periodically by the grid operator – EW Höfe's current publication is decisive.
The 6-centime floor for small systems is guaranteed nationwide – the details are covered by the article Minimum feed-in remuneration. Whether EW Höfe pays a surcharge on top of that, for instance via a green-power product, is stated in the current tariff sheet. It's worth looking directly at the utility's publication here rather than relying on old figures.
What does that mean for your system in the Höfe district?
The same ranking applies here as everywhere: the feed-in tariff is the extra revenue for the surplus – the economics are decided by self-consumption. Whether you feed in or consume it yourself makes the biggest difference; the trade-off is covered by the article Self-consumption or feed-in?. And because the Canton of Schwyz pays no incentive contribution of its own for photovoltaics, incentives come via the federal government and tax – the context for this is provided by the article Incentives in the Canton of Schwyz.
In the Höfe district, we see the same as elsewhere in the Canton of Schwyz: customers ask about «the tariff» and mean a fixed figure. That no longer exists since the Electricity Act – it's a market price per quarter, protected on the downside by 6 centimes. We look at the utility's current tariff sheet with customers, rather than quoting old figures. And we make clear what really counts: it's not the feed-in tariff that decides profitability, but self-consumption. Anyone who uses the electricity in their own house – for hot water, a heat pump or the EV – becomes largely independent of market fluctuations.
Frequently asked questions
How much does EW Höfe pay for solar power?
Remuneration follows the federal quarterly averaged reference market price, with a floor of 6 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW. The exact rate and any surcharge depend on the grid operator – check the current value in EW Höfe's tariff sheet.
Why isn't the tariff fixed any more?
Because with the Electricity Act, all grid operators switched to the uniform reference market price, which is calculated quarterly by the SFOE. Fixed annual tariffs no longer exist under this model – in return, remuneration for small systems is protected on the downside at 6 Rp./kWh.
Does the Canton of Schwyz pay anything extra?
For photovoltaics, the Canton of Schwyz pays no incentive contribution of its own. Incentives come via the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction. EW Höfe's feed-in tariff is independent of that – it concerns the exported electricity, not the investment.
Where do I find the current feed-in tariff?
In EW Höfe's current tariff sheet, or on its website. Because the reference market price changes quarterly and surcharges depend on the grid operator, the utility's publication is the only binding source. Older figures found online should be treated with caution.
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Sources: EW Höfe (tariff publications), Energy Act and Energy Promotion Ordinance (EnFV), Federal Office of Energy (reference market price). As of July 2026.
Last updated: 9 July 2026 · Author: ecoEn editorial team
