In Freienbach, EW Höfe AG is your grid operator – it supplies Feusisberg, Freienbach and Wollerau. Two things make this location special: the Canton of Schwyz pays no cantonal photovoltaic incentive, so the base is the federal one-off feed-in incentive plus the tax deduction. On the other hand, since 1 January 2026, local electricity communities (LEG) have been possible in EW Höfe's grid area – a way to sell solar power to neighbours instead of at the feed-in tariff. (As of: August 2026)
Key points in brief
- The grid operator is EW Höfe AG, headquartered in Freienbach; it supplies the three Höfe municipalities.
- The Canton of Schwyz doesn't directly subsidise photovoltaics – what remains are the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction.
- Since 1 January 2026, LEG have been possible in EW Höfe's area: solar power can be sold across property lines.
- The municipality of Freienbach includes, besides the village itself, Pfäffikon, Bäch, Wilen and Hurden – we have a separate guide for Pfäffikon.
- Cost guideline for a single-family home: around CHF 22,000–30,000 for 10 kWp (non-binding, the quote is decisive).
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What applies in Freienbach: grid operator, tariff and incentives?
| Factor | In Freienbach | Where to look it up |
|---|---|---|
| Grid operator / feed-in tariff | EW Höfe AG (Freienbach, Feusisberg, Wollerau) | Feed-in tariff EW Höfe |
| Cantonal PV incentive | none – Canton of Schwyz doesn't directly subsidise PV | Incentives Canton of Schwyz |
| Federal incentive | One-off feed-in incentive ~CHF 360/kW (integrated 400) | The one-off incentive explained |
| Tax deduction | deductible for existing buildings | Solar system tax deduction |
| Selling electricity to neighbours | LEG possible since 1.1.2026 | LEG explained |
Guideline values, as of: August 2026. The current provisions, or an individual quote, are binding.
How is your solar power remunerated in Freienbach?
EW Höfe AG is responsible. It publishes its tariff values via the customer portal rather than a freely accessible tariff sheet – so ask for the current rate directly before calculating. The statutory framework applies here too, though: for systems up to 30 kW, the minimum remuneration of 6.0 Rp./kWh applies as the floor, and the guarantee of origin can additionally be marketed. The system is explained in the article Feed-in tariff EW Höfe.
More interesting than the tariff, in the Höfe area, is another route these days: since 1 January 2026, local electricity communities (LEG) have been possible in EW Höfe's grid area. This makes it possible to sell solar power to neighbours across property lines – at a price between the feed-in tariff and the purchase tariff. What this specifically means and where the limits lie is set out in the articles LEG explained and ZEV, vZEV or LEG?. In a municipality with many apartment buildings and commercial buildings, this is more than a footnote.
What incentives do you get in Freienbach?
Honestly: less than in Zurich. Canton Schwyz has no contribution per kWp for photovoltaics – incentives there focus on heating, not solar power. What remains is solid, but modest:
The federal one-off feed-in incentive via Pronovo, around CHF 360 per kW for mounted systems and CHF 400 per kW for roof-integrated systems under 30 kW – so a good CHF 3,600 at 10 kW. On top, the tax deduction: investments on existing buildings are deductible. Whether the municipality of Freienbach runs its own programme can be checked by postcode on energiefranken.ch; municipal programmes are budget-limited and require the application before construction starts. We handle this clarification as part of the quote. How costs, the incentive landscape and the feed-in tariff come together across the whole canton is summarised on the overview page Solar system Canton Schwyz.
Pronovo's, the canton's and the municipality's current provisions are decisive. As of: August 2026.
What does a solar system cost in Freienbach?
The price depends on the roof, not the postcode:
| System size | Cost guideline (turnkey, incl. VAT) | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| 6 kWp | CHF 16,000–21,000 | smaller single-family home |
| 10 kWp | CHF 22,000–30,000 | typical single-family home with heat pump/EV |
| with battery (10 kWp + ~10 kWh) | surcharge CHF 7,000–11,000 | high self-consumption, backup power desired |
Guideline values incl. installation and connection, as of: August 2026, non-binding; the individual quote is decisive. Details: Solar system costs and 10 kWp system.
What roofs shape Freienbach?
The municipality is bigger than the name suggests: besides the village, Freienbach also includes Pfäffikon, Bäch, Wilen and Hurden. For Pfäffikon, with its train station and commercial and service buildings, we have a separate guide: Solar system Pfäffikon SZ.
The roofs vary accordingly. By the lake and in the established village areas stand single-family homes with classic pitched roofs; around Pfäffikon, apartment buildings, administrative and commercial buildings with large flat roofs shape the picture. That's exactly where it's worth looking at a ZEV or the new LEG option – and at a commercial battery if the electricity bill includes a demand charge. A first indication for your own roof is provided by sonnendach.ch.
In the Höfe area, the question about the feed-in tariff comes up almost first – and it's almost always the wrong first question. Because the canton pays nothing towards the system and the tariff is no longer a fixed quantity, self-consumption decides the calculation here. For single-family homes, that means: factor in a heat pump and a charging point, rather than hoping for feed-in. And for the many apartment buildings around Pfäffikon, it's been worth a second look at the LEG since 2026 – the electricity stays in the neighbourhood, and the price works out better for both sides than dealing with the utility.
Frequently asked questions
Which grid operator is responsible for Freienbach?
EW Höfe AG, headquartered in Freienbach. It supplies the municipalities of Feusisberg, Freienbach and Wollerau and handles the grid connection and feed-in.
How much do I get for fed-in solar power?
EW Höfe publishes its rates via the customer portal – ask for the current value directly. The statutory framework applies here too: for systems up to 30 kW, the minimum remuneration of 6.0 Rp./kWh applies as the floor, and the guarantee of origin can additionally be marketed.
Does the Canton of Schwyz subsidise my solar system?
No, there is no direct cantonal PV incentive in the Canton of Schwyz. What remains are the federal one-off feed-in incentive via Pronovo and the tax deduction. Check for any municipal programme on energiefranken.ch.
What is an LEG – and what does it bring me in Freienbach?
A local electricity community allows solar power to be sold to neighbours across property lines. In EW Höfe's grid area, this has been possible since 1 January 2026. The price lies between the feed-in tariff and the purchase tariff – both sides gain, but a metering concept and billing are required.
Does Pfäffikon SZ belong to Freienbach?
Yes. Pfäffikon is the largest part of the municipality of Freienbach, alongside Bäch, Wilen and Hurden. For Pfäffikon, with its commercial and service buildings, we have a separate guide.
What does a 10 kWp system cost in Freienbach?
As a guideline, around CHF 22,000–30,000 turnkey (as of: August 2026, non-binding). The exact price depends on the roof, mounting type and additional work.
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Further guides
Rückliefertarif EW Höfe
Förderung Kanton Schwyz
LEG erklärt
ZEV gründen
What does a solar system cost?Sources: EW Höfe AG (supply area and grid area information), Swiss Federal Office of Energy (reference market price, minimum remuneration), Pronovo AG, Canton of Schwyz (energy incentives), energiefranken.ch.
Last updated: 9 July 2026 · Author: ecoEn editorial team
