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Explanations, real numbers, and stories from Switzerland's energy transition. No jargon. No greenwashing. Just what changes for you in 2026.

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Solar producers · LEG 2026 · Switzerland
~40%more surplus income in the model (LEG vs. feed-in)BFE Q1 ~10.27 Rp. + utility HKN

Selling Solar Power 2026: Swiss Price Comparison (BFE Data)

What do you actually get for your surplus solar? Feed-in vs LEG vs ZEV compared using published Q1 2026 BFE reference values and ElCom 2026 median tariffs — interactive model for 5–50 kWp systems.

Hagen Lihl · May 2026
Swiss energy lawLEG 2026
ZEVvZEVLEG

ZEV vs LEG vs vZEV: Which Model Is Right for You?

4-question decision tool + side-by-side comparison

Nick Bänninger·20 Mar 2026
Energy communities · LEG 2026
~5 rappenenergy margin per kWh
communities can address

Your Electricity Bill Has a Compound Interest Problem

Every year you stay on a standard grid tariff, you're not just paying more — you're falling further behind. Here's what your utility company hopes you never figure out.

Hagen Lihl · Mar 2026
Producers · Money Math · LEG 2026
~7vs12–15 Rp./kWh

Feed-in Tariff vs LEG Community Trading: The Revenue Comparison

Switzerland's 2026 feed-in rate pays solar producers ~7 Rp./kWh. Local LEG community trading pays 12–15 Rp. The difference over 20 years is tens of thousands of francs.

Hagen Lihl · Mar 2026
Quiz · Electricity · LEG 2026
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Myth vs. Fact5 questions

Swiss Electricity: Myth vs. Fact — How Much Do You Really Know?

Five things people believe about their electricity bill. Answer all five, then scroll down for the facts that really matter about the energy transition.

Nick Bänninger · Mar 2026
Electricity Prices · Switzerland · LEG 2026
9.64 Rp.→43.61 Rp.4.5×

Swiss Electricity Prices by Municipality 2026: Interactive Map

Interactive map of Swiss electricity prices by municipality in 2026. Find your commune’s tariff, see why prices vary 4.5× across the country, and calculate what LEG saves you.

Rafael Roman · Mar 2026
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