In Horgen, feed-in is the responsibility of Werke Horgen, the own municipal utility. Like all utilities, it remunerates the fed-in solar power in 2026 according to the quarterly reference market price of the Confederation, with the statutory minimum remuneration of 6 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW as the lower limit – which currently applies because the market price is below it. There are no cantonal PV incentive contributions, but the one-off feed-in incentive (EIV) from the Confederation and the full tax deduction. (As of: July 2026)
Key points in brief
- Your grid operator in Horgen is Werke Horgen – its own municipal utility.
- Base model as everywhere: the reference market price as the base, 6 Rp./kWh minimum remuneration up to 30 kW; any surcharge is stated in the local tariff sheet.
- No direct cantonal PV incentive; the base is formed by the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction.
- You can check whether the municipality of Horgen pays an additional contribution exact to your postcode on energiefranken.ch – budgeted, application before the start of construction.
- Cost guideline for a single-family home: around CHF 22,000–30,000 for 10 kWp (non-binding, the quote is decisive).
- Horgen stretches from the lakeshore over the Zimmerberg – residential neighbourhoods, commercial areas and hillside locations place different demands on the roof.
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Reference: In-roof system with battery storage in Ebertswil (Hausen am Albis) – around 3 km as the crow flies from Horgen, in operation since 2022.
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What applies in Horgen: grid operator, tariff and incentives?
| Factor | In Horgen | Where to look it up |
|---|---|---|
| Grid operator / feed-in tariff | Werke Horgen (municipal utility) | Feed-in tariffs, municipal utilities |
| Cantonal PV incentive | none direct (as across the canton) | Incentives Canton of Zurich |
| Federal incentive | One-off feed-in incentive ~CHF 360/kW (integrated 400) | The one-off incentive explained |
| Tax deduction | fully deductible (existing buildings) | Solar system tax deduction |
| Municipal contribution | postcode check needed | energiefranken.ch |
Guideline values, as of: July 2026. The current provisions, or an individual quote, are binding.
How is your solar power remunerated in Horgen?
Horgen does not belong to the EKZ area, but is supplied via Werke Horgen, its own municipal utility. This changes nothing about the remuneration model: since the new electricity law, the federal government's quarterly averaged reference market price applies everywhere as a basis, with the statutory minimum remuneration of 6 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW as a lower limit.
This lower limit is relevant in 2026: the reference market price was around 3.9 Rp./kWh in the second quarter and thus below the minimum remuneration – the 6 Rappen currently apply for the fed-in kilowatt hour. Whether Werke Horgen pay an additional green electricity surcharge or remunerate the guarantee of origin (GO) separately is stated in the current tariff sheet. We take care of this clarification as part of the quote. The system is explained in the article Feed-in tariffs of municipal utilities; the biggest lever for profitability is self-consumption.
What incentives do you get in Horgen?
The basis is the federal government: the one-off feed-in incentive (EIV) via Pronovo, around CHF 360 per kW for attached, CHF 400 per kW for in-roof systems (under 30 kW). For a 10 kW system, that is a good CHF 3,600.
In addition, there is the tax deduction: investments in existing buildings are deductible from state and federal taxes. There are no cantonal direct PV incentives in the Canton of Zurich. You can check whether Horgen runs its own municipal programme exact to your postcode on energiefranken.ch – budgeted, with an application before the start of construction. We take care of this clarification with every quote.
The current regulations of Pronovo or the municipality are authoritative. As of: July 2026.
How much does a solar system cost in Horgen?
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: July 2026, non-binding; the individual quote is decisive. Details: Solar system costs and 10 kWp system.
Which roofs characterise Horgen – from the lakeshore over the Zimmerberg?
Horgen is one of the larger lake municipalities on the left bank and is correspondingly diversely built up: down by the lake denser neighbourhoods and commercial areas, above that wide single-family home areas on the Zimmerberg hillside up to Horgenberg and Hirzel. This staggering of altitudes determines the orientation and yield.
On the hillsides, the orientation is often inclined to the north-east or towards the lake – with careful planning, such roofs also deliver reliably. On business and apartment building flat roofs, elevated east-west systems make good use of the area; with multiple parties, a self-consumption community (ZEV) is worthwhile. Businesses with high daytime consumption additionally check a commercial battery storage for peak loads. On single-family home pitched roofs, orientation, inclination and shading count; a first point of reference is sonnendach.ch.
On the Zimmerberg, we encounter many hillside roofs that are not ideally oriented at first glance. In practice, they often deliver better than expected – what is decisive is a clean layout without shading and high self-consumption. We calculate the system conservatively and clarify the Werke Horgen tariff in advance so that the numbers hold up in the end.
Frequently asked questions
Which grid operator is responsible for Horgen?
Werke Horgen, its own municipal utility. They set the feed-in tariff and handle the grid connection. The remuneration follows the market price model with a 6 Rp./kWh minimum remuneration up to 30 kW.
How high is the feed-in tariff in Horgen?
The basis is the federal government's quarterly reference market price; for systems up to 30 kW, the lower limit of 6 Rp./kWh applies, which takes effect in practice in 2026. Whether Werke Horgen pay a surcharge is stated in the current tariff sheet.
Is a system worthwhile on a hillside on the Zimmerberg?
In most cases, yes. A deviating orientation costs some yield, but self-consumption remains decisive. We check the inclination, shading and layout individually.
Do I get cantonal incentives in Horgen?
There is no direct cantonal PV incentive in the Canton of Zurich. What remains are the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction; check for any municipal programme on energiefranken.ch.
Is a solar system worthwhile in Horgen?
In most cases, yes. Profitability comes from self-consumption, the one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction – not from feed-in alone.
How much does a 10 kWp system cost in Horgen?
As a guideline, around CHF 22,000–30,000 turnkey (as of July 2026, non-binding). The exact price depends on the roof, mounting type and additional work.
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Sources: Werke Horgen (feed-in tariffs), Swiss Federal Office of Energy (reference market price), Pronovo AG, Canton of Zurich (energy incentives), energiefranken.ch.
Last updated: 9 July 2026 · Author: ecoEn editorial team
