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Solar Yield Calculator Switzerland 2026 (Free PV Tool)

How much will your PV system produce? How much can you earn selling it? Fast solar yield calculator with Q1 2026 BFE values. Free, no signup.

How to use the PV calculator

Enter the size of your solar system (in kWp) and the expected location-specific yield. The calculator shows in seconds how many kWh your system will produce per year and how much you can earn under each model — classic feed-in, LEG sales to neighbours, or a combination.

Swiss benchmark values: 900–1,200 kWh per kWp per year (BFE 2026 reference). Calculate your exact yield based on system size, location specifics, and self-consumption rate — no signup required.

PV Earnings Estimator

Informational and non-binding

System Configuration

Default pricing: 60% of solar production sold to local energy community at an average price of 0.12 CHF/kWh, net of fees, with the remainder sold to the utility at the average market-based feed-in tariff of 0.04 CHF/kWh.

Calculated Results

Annual Production
30.0 MWh
Self-Consumed
9.0 MWh
Surplus Available
21.0 MWh
Community Sales (12.6 MWh)
CHF 1'512
Grid Feed-in (8.4 MWh)
CHF 370.52
Without UpGrid (Pure Feed-in)
CHF 926.31
≈ CHF 77.19 per month
With UpGrid (Community + Feed-in)
CHF 1'882.52
≈ CHF 156.88 per month
Additional Revenue with UpGrid
+CHF 956.21
103% more revenue • No additional fees
UpGrid Advantage: Flat fee of CHF 0.02/kWh. No membership fees, no transaction costs, no additional charges.
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This calculator is informational and non-binding. Actual savings/earnings vary.

Why Sell to UpGrid Communities?

Traditional feed-in tariffs offer low returns on your solar investment. UpGrid communities allow you to sell directly to your neighbors at better prices with no membership fees, no transaction costs, and no additional charges - creating a win-win situation for both producers and consumers.

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Better Returns
Earn more than traditional feed-in tariffs for your excess solar
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Direct Sales
Sell directly to your neighbors without utility middlemen
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Local Impact
Contribute to your community's energy independence and sustainability
Planning a Solar Installation? UpGrid communities can help improve your business case by providing better returns on your investment through local energy communities.

How the solar yield is calculated

We use the official BFE Q1 2026 reference values (~10.27 Rp./kWh feed-in tariff for PV up to 30 kWp) and the typical LEG community rates in Switzerland (15–22 Rp./kWh). The methodology follows the Swissolar standard for yield estimates.

The specific yield per kWp varies by location: eastern Switzerland and mountain areas typically achieve 1,000–1,100 kWh/kWp; the Swiss Mittelland and Ticino often reach 1,050–1,200 kWh/kWp. Optimal orientation (south, 30° tilt) delivers the highest values.

The calculator combines your self-consumption share (typically 20–40% for residential, 10–30% for commercial) with the marketing of the surplus — either classic grid feed-in or direct sales via a LEG. The difference between the two models is often 30–60% more income with LEG.

Frequently asked questions about the PV calculator

Learn more

→ Sell energy with UPGRID→ Selling solar power: 2026 price comparison with BFE data→ Feed-in tariff vs LEG compared→ Swiss electricity prices 2026→ The compound benefit of solar electricity→ Frequently asked questions