In Volketswil, feed-in is the responsibility of EKZ. The federal government's quarterly reference market price is remunerated, but at least 6.0 Rp./kWh for systems up to 30 kW; anyone who transfers the guarantee of origin to EKZ receives up to 3.0 Rp./kWh additionally. Because the reference value is currently low, the minimum remuneration takes effect in practice. 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 Volketswil is EKZ, responsible for the Zurich Oberland.
- 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.
- You can check whether the municipality of Volketswil 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).
- Volketswil is a significant commercial and shopping location – the large flat roofs of retail parks, logistics and businesses are often ideal for photovoltaics.
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Reference: Two systems in condominium ownership (STWEG) with a self-consumption community (ZEV) in Fällanden (Sagiwäg and Toktergasse), together over 100 kWp – around 4 km as the crow flies from Volketswil, in operation since 2023/2024.
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What applies in Volketswil: Grid operator, tariff and incentives?
| Factor | In Volketswil | Where to look it up |
|---|---|---|
| Grid operator / feed-in tariff | EKZ (Oberland 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 Volketswil?
In Volketswil, EKZ is your grid operator. Since the new electricity act, they remunerate the fed-in solar power according to the quarterly averaged federal 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).
With the guarantee of origin (GO), the active step is worthwhile: 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. Especially for commercial systems, the feed-in ultimately counts less than the self-consumption – more on that in a moment.
What incentives do you receive in Volketswil?
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 roof-integrated systems (under 30 kW). For a 10 kW system, that is a good CHF 3,600; larger commercial systems continue to receive the one-off feed-in incentive on a pro rata basis.
In addition, there is the tax deduction: investments in existing buildings are deductible for state and federal taxes. There are no cantonal direct PV incentives in the Canton of Zurich. You can check with precise postcode accuracy on energiefranken.ch whether Volketswil runs its own municipal programme – 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 Volketswil?
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 commercial and logistics roofs, we calculate separately. Details: Solar system costs and 10 kWp system.
Which roofs characterise Volketswil – from the retail park to the private home?
Volketswil is known in the canton as a business and shopping location: specialist stores, logistics and businesses line up with large, often flat roof areas, plus the residential neighbourhoods with single-family homes and apartment buildings. For photovoltaics, this is a rewarding environment – the commercial roofs in particular offer a lot of space with little shading.
On large commercial roofs, the economic case is often clear: those who need a lot of electricity during the day consume the production directly and do not even feed it in at the low market price. We therefore design the system to the load profile; in the case of pronounced peak loads, a commercial battery storage can help to smooth consumption and costs. On residential buildings, the usual factors count: for apartment buildings, a self-consumption community (ZEV) is worthwhile, for single-family homes orientation, inclination and shading. sonnendach.ch provides a first indication.
Volketswil shows beautifully why photovoltaics often pay off particularly well on commercial roofs: the businesses need electricity exactly when the sun is shining. We therefore look first at the daily course of consumption and only then at the roof area – this way the largest part of the solar power is used directly. For owner-occupied homes in the town, the same applies on a smaller scale: self-consumption beats feed-in, and the GO with EKZ is a fixed part of our commissioning.
Frequently asked questions
Which grid operator is responsible for Volketswil?
EKZ, responsible for the Zurich Oberland. They set 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.
Is photovoltaics worthwhile on a specialist store or logistics roof in Volketswil?
Often particularly so. Such roofs offer a lot of space, and businesses with high daily consumption use the solar power directly – this usually makes the system very economical. We calculate it on the basis of your load profile and check for a battery storage in the case of peak loads.
Will I get cantonal incentives in Volketswil?
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 Volketswil?
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 Volketswil?
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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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
