Service · Solar
Solar &photovoltaic
A well-installed photovoltaic system pays itself back in 8 to 12 years and keeps producing for 25 more. We handle the study, the installation, the federal subsidy application (RIR/RPC) and the grid connection with your distribution operator (SIG, Romande Énergie, etc.).
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- Federal RIR subsidy handled
- 25-year warranty on the panels
- Free personalised study
Solutions
Several technologies,one study per building.
On-roof (over tiles)
The most common option: panels are installed above the existing roof covering. Fast installation, proven durability, ideal for retrofits.
- Installation in 2 to 4 days
- Every type of roof
- Payback 8 to 12 years
In-roof (integrated)
Panels replace the roof covering across the equipped area. Premium finish, particularly suited to new builds or full retrofits.
- Premium aesthetics
- Watertightness included
- Compliant in protected zones
Solar carport
A free-standing structure that produces electricity and shelters vehicles. Often combined with an EV charger driven by solar production.
- Dual use: shelter + production
- EV charger ready
- No change to the existing roof
Battery storage
A home battery (BYD, Fronius, LG) increases self-consumption up to 80 %. Relevant when feed-in tariffs are low and daytime consumption limited.
- Self-consumption 60-80 %
- Reference brands: BYD, Fronius, LG
- Backup possible during outages
Process
From the auditto commissioning.
- 01
Solar study
Site visit, sunlight measurement, annual production calculation, sizing against your consumption.
- 02
Administrative filing
Notification to SIG (or other operator), federal RIR application, municipal permit if required.
- 03
Installation
Panel, inverter and cabling installation. 2 to 4 days for a villa, 1 to 2 weeks for a condominium.
- 04
Commissioning
Grid connection, energising by the operator, production monitoring, warranty.
What is the budget for a photovoltaic installation?
Expect CHF 18'000 to 28'000 for an 8 kWp villa system (24 panels), CHF 25'000 to 38'000 for 15 kWp. These prices are before the federal RIR subsidy, which typically covers 25 to 30 % of the gross.
What subsidy is available in Switzerland in 2026?
The federal RIR one-off rebate is paid by Pronovo after commissioning. Cantonal or municipal subsidies sometimes add to it. We prepare the full file.
Do I need a battery?
Not essential: without a battery, the surplus is fed back to the grid at your supplier's rate. A battery becomes relevant if you consume little during the day and the feed-in tariff is low (<10 ct/kWh).
How long does a PV system last?
Panels are warranted 25 to 30 years (>85 % yield at 25 years). Inverters are warranted 10 to 12 years. Mounts, brackets and cabling last 30+ years.
What yield on a poorly-oriented roof?
An east-west orientation produces ~85 % of a south-facing one, but spreads production over the day — often better for self-consumption. We compute the exact figures during the study.
And for condominiums?
Absolutely possible. We support the assembly meeting, present the collective financial case, and structure the collective self-consumption (RCP) across units.
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Our other services.
- Heating
Heat pump
Thermal audit, sizing and installation of air-water, ground-source and water-source heat pumps in Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland.
- Ventilation
Ventilation
Heat-recovery and single-flow ventilation for homes, apartment blocks and offices in Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland.
- Cooling
Air conditioning
Installation of reversible air conditioners, wall splits and ducted systems in Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland.
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