In Pfäffikon SZ and the rest of the municipality of Freienbach, EW Höfe is your grid operator. Remuneration follows the reference market price; since it is low (Q2 2026: 3.90 Rp./kWh), the minimum remuneration of 6.00 Rp./kWh applies for systems up to 30 kW. EW Höfe does not purchase the guarantee of origin – you can market it separately. The Canton of Schwyz pays no incentive of its own for photovoltaics; the municipality of Freienbach, however, subsidises in-roof and façade PV. On top there's the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction. (As of: July 2026)
Key points in brief
- The grid operator in Pfäffikon SZ / Freienbach is EW Höfe – on remuneration: Feed-in tariff EW Höfe.
- Currently the minimum remuneration of 6.00 Rp./kWh applies; EW Höfe pays no GO surcharge (GO can be marketed separately).
- The Canton of Schwyz doesn't subsidise photovoltaics at cantonal level – but the municipality of Freienbach subsidises in-roof PV (50% of the EIV) and façade PV (100% of the EIV), max. CHF 10,000.
- The main incentive is the federal one-off feed-in incentive (~CHF 360/kW, integrated 400), plus the tax deduction.
- 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 Pfäffikon SZ: grid operator, tariff and incentives?
| Factor | In Pfäffikon SZ / Freienbach | Where to look it up |
|---|---|---|
| Grid operator / feed-in tariff | EW Höfe (min. 6.00 Rp./kWh, no GO purchase) | Feed-in tariff EW Höfe |
| Municipal incentive (Freienbach) | In-roof PV 50% EIV, façade 100% EIV (max. 10,000) | Municipality of Freienbach / energiefranken.ch |
| Cantonal PV incentive | none (Canton of Schwyz) | Incentives Canton of Schwyz |
| Federal incentive | One-off feed-in incentive ~CHF 360/kW (integrated 400) | The one-off incentive explained |
| Tax deduction | deductible (effect smaller at low SZ rates) | Solar system tax deduction |
Guideline values, as of: July 2026. The current provisions, or an individual quote, are binding.
A note on geography: Pfäffikon is the largest town in the municipality of Freienbach in the district of Höfe – not to be confused with Pfäffikon ZH in the Zurich Oberland. This guide applies to Pfäffikon SZ, Freienbach, Bäch and Wilen.
How is your solar power remunerated in Pfäffikon SZ?
About EW Höfe. Since the new Electricity Act, the nationwide model applies here too: remuneration follows the federal government's quarterly averaged reference market price, backed on the downside by the statutory minimum remuneration of 6.00 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW. Because the market price is currently low (Q2 2026: 3.90 Rp./kWh), this floor is currently the decisive value.
One point sets EW Höfe apart from some Zurich utilities: it does not purchase the guarantee of origin. So there's no GO surcharge on the remuneration here – but in return the certificates stay with you and can be marketed elsewhere. There's no longer a fixed annual figure under the market model anyway; check the current rate directly with the utility. The context: Feed-in tariff EW Höfe. More important than the tariff is self-consumption – it determines profitability.
What incentives do you get in Pfäffikon SZ?
Clear and honest: the Canton of Schwyz pays no incentive of its own for photovoltaics. That sounds sobering, but it's only half the story – the most important incentive comes from the federal government anyway. The one-off feed-in incentive (EIV) via Pronovo is around CHF 360 per kW for mounted systems, CHF 400 per kW for integrated systems (under 30 kW), and applies regardless of canton. On top comes the tax deduction: the investment on an existing building is deductible from income as property maintenance.
The municipality of Freienbach is interesting: it doesn't subsidise ordinary on-roof systems, but it does subsidise roof-integrated PV with 50 percent of the federal one-off feed-in incentive, and façade-integrated PV with as much as 100 percent – for at least 3 kWp and a maximum of CHF 10,000 per system, application before construction starts. Anyone already planning a visually high-quality in-roof solution on the Gold Coast of the Obersee thus picks up a noticeable extra contribution here. On the tax deduction: it exists, but works out smaller at the region's comparatively low tax rates than in a high-tax canton. The full picture: Incentives in Canton Schwyz. Check the current status on energiefranken.ch. Costs, incentives and tariff for the whole canton at a glance: Solar system Canton Schwyz.
Pronovo's, the Canton of Schwyz's and your municipality's current provisions are decisive. As of: July 2026.
What does a solar system cost in Pfäffikon SZ?
| System size | Cost guideline (turnkey, incl. VAT) | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| 10 kWp | CHF 22,000–30,000 | Single-family home |
| 15 kWp | CHF 27,000–37,000 | larger single-family home / villa |
| with battery | surcharge depending on capacity | high self-consumption, backup power |
Guideline values incl. installation and connection, as of: July 2026, non-binding; the individual quote is decisive. Details: Solar system costs and battery storage guide.
The district of Höfe: premium locations on the Obersee
The district of Höfe, with Freienbach, Wollerau and Feusisberg, is known for its low tax rates and high purchasing power – accordingly, many prestigious properties stand on the hillsides above the Obersee and around the Seedamm. For solar planning, this means two things.
First, the roofs are often large and expectations on appearance are high – roof-integrated in-roof systems and matte modules meet this expectation better than mounted standard arrays. Second, wind and shading situations need careful checking in exposed lakeside locations. A first assessment is provided by sonnendach.ch; the finer points are clarified by an on-site visit.
In the district of Höfe, clients sometimes hear «Canton Schwyz pays nothing for solar» and get discouraged. We put that in context: the biggest chunk – the federal one-off feed-in incentive – is available here just like everywhere else. For the feed-in tariff, we look together at EW Höfe's current tariff sheet rather than citing outdated figures; since the Electricity Act, it's a market price per quarter. And we make clear what really matters: not the tariff, but high self-consumption – often combined, for the region's large houses, with a heat pump, an EV and a battery.
Frequently asked questions
Which grid operator is responsible for Pfäffikon SZ?
EW Höfe. Remuneration follows the reference market price with a 6.00 Rp./kWh minimum remuneration up to 30 kW – currently the decisive value. EW Höfe pays no GO surcharge; you can market the guarantee of origin separately.
Does the canton or the municipality subsidise photovoltaics?
The Canton of Schwyz pays no PV contribution – the main incentive is the federal one-off feed-in incentive plus the tax deduction. The municipality of Freienbach, however, subsidises roof-integrated PV with 50% and façade-integrated PV with 100% of the one-off feed-in incentive (max. CHF 10,000, application before construction starts). Ordinary on-roof systems are not subsidised by the municipality.
Is this the same place as Pfäffikon ZH?
No. Pfäffikon SZ belongs to the municipality of Freienbach in the district of Höfe (Canton of Schwyz). Pfäffikon ZH is in the Zurich Oberland. This guide applies to Pfäffikon SZ and Freienbach.
Is a solar system worth it in Pfäffikon SZ?
In most cases, yes – via self-consumption, the one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction. Especially for larger homes with a heat pump and an EV, self-consumption is high, and that's exactly what carries the calculation.
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Further guides
Rückliefertarif EW Höfe
Förderung im Kanton Schwyz
The one-off feed-in incentive explained
What does a solar system cost?
Stromspeicher-RatgeberSources: EW Höfe (tariff publications), Canton of Schwyz / Office for Environment and Energy, Swiss Federal Office of Energy (reference market price), Pronovo AG, energiefranken.ch.
Last updated: 9 July 2026 · Author: ecoEn editorial team
