In Schlieren, feed-in is the responsibility of EKZ. Remuneration is based on the federal quarterly reference market price, but with a minimum remuneration of 6.0 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW; those who transfer the guarantee of origin to EKZ receive up to an additional 3.0 Rp./kWh. Because the reference value is currently low, the minimum remuneration practically applies. There are no cantonal PV contributions – but there is the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the full tax deduction. (As of: July 2026)
Key points in brief
- Your grid operator in Schlieren is EKZ, responsible for the Limmattal.
- 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.
- No direct cantonal PV incentive; the base is formed by the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction.
- Whether the municipality of Schlieren pays an additional contribution, you can check exactly by 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).
- Schlieren has transformed from an industrial location into a residential and innovation city – former industrial areas, new residential developments and business roofs define the picture.
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Reference: 26.9 kWp with bifacial modules on an apartment building flat roof in Uitikon (Suracherstrasse) – around 4 km as the crow flies from Schlieren, in operation since 2026.
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What applies in Schlieren: grid operator, tariff and incentives?
| Factor | In Schlieren | Where to look it up |
|---|---|---|
| Grid operator / feed-in tariff | EKZ (Limmattal grid region) | 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 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 electricity remunerated in Schlieren?
In Schlieren, EKZ is your grid operator. Since the new Electricity Act, they remunerate the fed-in solar electricity according to the federal quarterly averaged reference market price. The remuneration is protected at the lower end: 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 worth it: If you assign it to EKZ, they remunerate it with up to an additional 3.0 Rp./kWh – this does not happen automatically. For expectation management: The reference market price was around 3.9 Rp./kWh in the second quarter of 2026, i.e. below the minimum remuneration – currently the 6 Rappen apply. The complete system is explained in the EKZ tariff article. Calculate over the annual average and keep self-consumption high.
What incentives do you get in Schlieren?
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 is no cantonal direct PV incentive in the Canton of Zurich. Whether Schlieren runs its own municipal programme can be checked exactly by postcode on energiefranken.ch – budgeted, with an application before the start of construction. With every quote, we take care of this clarification.
The current regulations of Pronovo or the municipality are authoritative. As of: July 2026.
How much does a solar system cost in Schlieren?
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, without obligation; the individual quote is decisive. For large business roofs, we calculate separately. Details: Solar system costs and 10 kWp system.
Which roofs characterise Schlieren – from industrial areas to residential neighbourhoods?
Schlieren has changed significantly in recent years: former industrial areas have become residential and business neighbourhoods, with large company and logistics roofs as well as established single-family home neighbourhoods still lying in between. For photovoltaics, this creates a rewarding picture – many flat, largely unshaded roofs.
On the flat roofs of residential and business buildings, we work with elevated east-west systems that make good use of the space. For apartment buildings, a self-consumption community (ZEV) is worthwhile early on, so that the solar electricity stays in the building. On business roofs, the consumption profile determines the economic viability – where a lot of electricity flows during the day, the system directly covers a large part, and during peak loads a commercial battery can make sense. For single-family home pitched roofs, orientation and shading count; a first starting point is sonnendach.ch.
Schlieren is a good example of how much potential lies in repurposed areas: large, free roof areas, often with businesses that need electricity during the day. That is exactly where the calculation is clearest – self-consumed solar electricity is worth a multiple of the feed-in. We therefore look at the load profile first and design the system accordingly. And with EKZ, we pay attention to the GO, which otherwise easily gets forgotten.
Frequently asked questions
Which grid operator is responsible for Schlieren?
EKZ, responsible for the Limmattal. They determine the feed-in tariff and handle the grid connection. The 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.
Are photovoltaics worthwhile on a business roof in Schlieren?
Often especially so – the many flat roofs on the repurposed areas offer a lot of space, and businesses with high daytime consumption use the solar electricity directly. We calculate it based on your load profile and check whether a battery improves the economic viability.
Do I get cantonal incentives in Schlieren?
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 Schlieren?
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 Schlieren?
As a guideline value around CHF 22,000–30,000 turnkey (as of July 2026, without obligation). For business roofs, we prepare a separate calculation.
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Further guides
Rückliefertarif EKZ
Incentives in the Canton of Zurich
ZEV gründen
Gewerbespeicher
Was kostet eine Solaranlage?Sources: EKZ (feed-in tariffs), SFOE (reference market price), Pronovo AG, Canton of Zurich (energy incentives), energiefranken.ch.
Last updated: 9 July 2026 · Author: ecoEn editorial team
