In Rüschlikon, feed-in is handled by EKZ. You're remunerated at the federal government's quarterly reference market price, but at least 6.0 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW; for the assigned guarantee of origin, up to 3.0 Rp./kWh is added. There are no cantonal PV contributions – but there is the federal one-off feed-in incentive, the tax deduction, and a municipal energy consultation whose first hour the municipality covers. (As of: August 2026)
Key points in brief
- The grid operator is EKZ, responsible for large parts of the left shore of the lake.
- Minimum remuneration 6.0 Rp./kWh up to 30 kW; the guarantee of origin brings up to 3.0 Rp./kWh extra – but only if assigned.
- The municipality offers an energy consultation: the first hour free, then at a published hourly rate.
- No direct cantonal PV incentive; the base is formed by the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction.
- Given Rüschlikon's low tax rates, the tax deduction works out smaller in francs than in high-tax municipalities – we lay that out honestly.
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What applies in Rüschlikon: grid operator, tariff and incentives?
| Factor | In Rüschlikon | Where to look it up |
|---|---|---|
| Grid operator / feed-in tariff | EKZ | Feed-in tariff EKZ |
| 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 energy consultation | first hour free | Municipality of Rüschlikon, Infrastructure Department |
Guideline values, as of: August 2026. The current provisions, or an individual quote, are binding.
How is your solar power remunerated in Rüschlikon?
EKZ is responsible. Since the new Electricity Act, they remunerate fed-in solar power at the federal government's quarterly averaged reference market price. There's a floor on remuneration: for systems up to 30 kW, the minimum remuneration of 6.0 Rp./kWh applies (6.2 Rp. up to 150 kW without self-consumption).
For the guarantee of origin (GO), the active step is worthwhile: if you assign it to EKZ, they remunerate it with up to 3.0 Rp./kWh extra – it doesn't happen automatically, and this is exactly the item that, from experience, most often gets left on the table. For expectation management: because the reference market price is low in 2026, the minimum remuneration effectively applies. The full system is explained in the EKZ tariff article; the biggest lever for profitability is self-consumption.
What incentives and consultation are available in Rüschlikon?
The base is federal: the one-off feed-in incentive (EIV) 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 for investments on existing buildings.
An honest point worth making, one that often gets lost in Rüschlikon: the tax deduction works the same percentage-wise but differently in francs. In a municipality with a low tax rate, the same deduction brings less than in a high-tax municipality. Anyone calculating their system via the tax effect should do so with their own rates rather than rules of thumb from the internet.
Rüschlikon does have one special feature, though: a municipal energy consultation whose first hour the municipality covers; after that, a published hourly rate applies. For the fundamental questions – roof condition, the order of renovation and system, incentive options – this is a sensible first step that doesn't replace the quote but prepares it well. How a good consultation runs and what should be on the table at the end is covered in the article Solar system consultation. Whether a municipal incentive programme is also running can be checked by postcode on energiefranken.ch.
Pronovo's or the municipality's current provisions are decisive. As of: August 2026.
What does a solar system cost in Rüschlikon?
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 Rüschlikon?
Rüschlikon is small, densely built and shaped by its hillside location between the lake and the forest edge. Down by the shore and around the station stand apartment buildings; above them, well-kept single-family-home and villa neighbourhoods climb the slope.
Two topics therefore come up almost every time. First, shading: old tree stock and closely spaced neighbouring buildings make the day's course of sunlight matter more here than elsewhere. Second, townscape: in visually sensitive locations, an in-roof system is often the smoother path through the permit process – it costs more but fails less often. Whether your roof even requires a permit or just needs to be reported is clarified in the article Building permit or notification procedure. On the flat roofs of the apartment buildings, it's also worth looking at a ZEV. A first indication for your own roof is provided by sonnendach.ch.
In Rüschlikon, two conversations come up in almost every site visit: trees and appearance. On tree stock, we'd rather measure once too often – a neighbour's garden with old beeches noticeably shifts late-afternoon yield, and that belongs before the quote, not in the first bill. On appearance, we often hear «you shouldn't be able to see the system». Then we work through in-roof and on-roof side by side, with the surcharge as a figure on the table. Surprisingly often, the decision then turns out different from what was said on the phone – in both directions.
Frequently asked questions
Which grid operator is responsible for Rüschlikon?
EKZ, responsible for large parts of the left shore of the lake. They set the feed-in tariff and handle the grid connection. Remuneration follows the market price model with a 6.0 Rp./kWh minimum remuneration up to 30 kW.
How much do I get for fed-in electricity?
The base is the quarterly reference market price; a minimum of 6.0 Rp./kWh applies up to 30 kW. For the guarantee of origin, EKZ pays up to 3.0 Rp./kWh extra, provided you assign it. Because the market price is low in 2026, the minimum remuneration currently applies.
Is there an energy consultation in Rüschlikon?
Yes, the municipality offers an energy consultation; it covers the first hour, then a published hourly rate applies. That's a good first step for fundamental questions – it doesn't replace a specialist company's quote.
Do I get a cantonal incentive in Rüschlikon?
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.
My roof is shaded, or the townscape is sensitive – is solar still worth it?
Often yes. Limited shading can be accounted for in the design, and where appearance matters, the roof-integrated variant is usually the smoother path through the permit process. Both should be clarified before the quote, not after.
What does a 10 kWp system cost in Rüschlikon?
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, shading and additional work.
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Sources: EKZ (feed-in tariffs), Municipality of Rüschlikon (energy consultation), 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
