Uetikon am See does not belong to EKZ's area. Responsible is Infrastruktur Zürichsee AG (iNFRA), the shared utility of Meilen and Uetikon. As everywhere, remuneration follows the federal government's quarterly reference market price, with the statutory minimum remuneration of 6.0 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW as the floor – which currently applies. There are no cantonal PV contributions in the Canton of Zurich; the base is formed by the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction. (As of: August 2026)
Key points in brief
- The grid operator is iNFRA – not EKZ. The utility supplies Meilen and Uetikon am See with around 12,500 connections.
- iNFRA sources its electricity via the EKZ substations in Herrliberg and Stäfa; for your feed-in tariff, the iNFRA tariff sheet is still what counts.
- No direct cantonal PV incentive; what remains are the federal one-off feed-in incentive and the tax deduction.
- A new district is emerging on the former industrial site by the lake – for new buildings, the canton's self-generation requirement applies.
- 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 Uetikon am See: grid operator, tariff and incentives?
| Factor | In Uetikon am See | Where to look it up |
|---|---|---|
| Grid operator / feed-in tariff | iNFRA (Infrastruktur Zürichsee AG) | 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: August 2026. The current provisions, or an individual quote, are binding.
How is your solar power remunerated in Uetikon?
This is where the most common misconception lies: Uetikon am See does not belong to EKZ's supply area. Responsible is Infrastruktur Zürichsee AG (iNFRA), headquartered in Meilen – a shared utility of the two municipalities, in which Meilen holds the majority and Uetikon just under a quarter. iNFRA buys its electricity via the EKZ substations in Herrliberg and Stäfa; for your feed-in, however, only the iNFRA tariff sheet is decisive.
The remuneration model changes little with this responsibility: since the new Electricity Act, the federal government's quarterly averaged reference market price applies everywhere as the base, backed by the minimum remuneration of 6.0 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW. In 2026, this floor is the practically relevant value, because the reference price sits below it. Whether iNFRA remunerates the guarantee of origin separately or pays a green-power surcharge is stated in the current tariff sheet – we check that as part of the quote for your address. The system is explained in the article Feed-in tariffs of the municipal utilities; the same starting situation applies in the neighbouring municipality of Meilen.
Practical consequence: because feed-in brings in little, self-consumption decides the calculation – a heat pump, a boiler and a charging point are the biggest levers.
What incentives do you get in Uetikon?
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. For a 10 kW system, that's a good CHF 3,600.
Uetikon am See specifically subsidises winter power: the municipality's Energy Incentive Regulation (in force since 1 May 2023) pays CHF 300 per kWp for PV modules with a tilt of 75 degrees or more – so façade systems and steeply mounted modules – for the first 10 kWp, up to a maximum of CHF 3,000. Classic roof systems and battery storage receive no municipal contribution; the application goes to the Environment + Energy department before construction starts. On top there's the tax deduction for investments on existing buildings; the Canton of Zurich has no direct cantonal PV incentive.
Incentives in Uetikon am See 2026 at a glance
| Incentives | Contribution | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Federal government – one-off feed-in incentive | around CHF 360/kWp (in-roof around 400), 10 kWp ≈ CHF 3,600 | Application after commissioning via Pronovo |
| Municipality – winter-power PV (tilt ≥ 75°) | CHF 300/kWp for the first 10 kWp, max. CHF 3,000 | Application before construction starts, Environment + Energy department |
| Municipality – roof system / battery | no contribution | – |
| Canton of Zurich (combination) | CHF 20 per m² of module area | only together with subsidised roof/wall insulation (building permit before 2000), application before construction starts |
| Tax deduction | Investment minus contributions | existing buildings, cantonal and federal tax |
Sources: Municipality of Uetikon am See, Energy Incentive Regulation (in force since 1 May 2023); energiefranken.ch (8707); Canton of Zurich, 2026 incentive programme; Pronovo. As of: September 2026 – the current provisions are decisive.
What does a solar system cost in Uetikon am See?
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 Uetikon am See?
Uetikon climbs from the lakeshore up the hillside – a location that creates two quite different starting points for solar systems. In the hillside neighbourhoods, the orientation is rarely the ideal south-facing roof; but with careful layout, east-west areas deliver evenly throughout the day, which suits self-consumption well. More closely spaced buildings and trees make shading a topic that belongs before the quote, not after.
On top of that there's a feature hardly any other Lake Zurich municipality has: on the former industrial site by the lake, a new district is emerging with school and residential use. For new buildings, the Canton of Zurich's self-generation requirement applies – details in the guide on the solar obligation. Where the townscape is sensitive, roof-integrated systems are usually the smoother path through the permit process. A first indication for your own roof is provided by sonnendach.ch.
For enquiries from Uetikon, we first clarify one thing that surprises many: your utility isn't EKZ. Anyone calculating with EKZ figures is calculating with the wrong tariff sheet – that becomes apparent at the latest with the first statement. The second point is the hillside. We see many roofs here that look mediocre on the map and perform solidly in the simulation, because the east-west layout fits the consumption profile well. And where trees are involved, we record shading over the course of the day instead of rounding it away.
Frequently asked questions
Which grid operator is responsible for Uetikon am See?
Infrastruktur Zürichsee AG (iNFRA), the shared utility of Meilen and Uetikon am See with around 12,500 connections. Uetikon does not belong to EKZ's supply area, even though iNFRA sources its electricity via EKZ substations.
How much do I get for fed-in electricity?
The base is the federal government's quarterly reference market price; the statutory minimum remuneration of 6.0 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW applies as the floor. Because the market price is low in 2026, the minimum remuneration effectively applies. Whether the guarantee of origin is remunerated separately is stated in the iNFRA tariff sheet.
Do I get a cantonal incentive in Uetikon?
There is no direct cantonal PV incentive in the Canton of Zurich. What remains are the federal one-off feed-in incentive via Pronovo and the tax deduction; check for any municipal programme on energiefranken.ch.
Is a hillside roof with an east-west orientation worth it?
Often yes. East-west areas deliver more evenly throughout the day than a pure south roof and thus fit self-consumption well. The annual total is somewhat lower, but the self-used share is often higher – especially with a heat pump or EV.
Does a solar obligation apply to the new building on the site by the lake?
For new buildings, a self-generation requirement applies in the Canton of Zurich. What this specifically requires and what exceptions exist is set out in the guide on the solar obligation. The municipality is responsible for the assessment in individual cases.
What does a 10 kWp system cost in Uetikon am See?
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: Infrastruktur Zürichsee AG (supply area, grid data), Municipality of Uetikon am See, Swiss Federal Office of Energy (reference market price, minimum remuneration), Pronovo AG, Canton of Zurich (energy incentives), energiefranken.ch.
Last updated: 9 July 2026 · Author: ecoEn editorial team
