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Stop Losing Money. Share Solar Energy Between Buildings

Every kWh exported costs you money. Stop losing thousands annually on excess solar energy. Join 50+ Swiss municipalities using LEG and vZEV communities to keep energy local—and costs low.

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Without LEG/vZEV Communities

When buildings produce more solar energy than they consume, excess energy goes to the grid at low feed-in rates (CHF 0.08/kWh). Local consumption is worth CHF 0.25/kWh. You're losing CHF 0.17 per kWh—money walking out the door. One municipality was losing CHF 15,000+ annually before switching.

What You're Missing

  • Excess solar energy sold to grid at CHF 0.08/kWh (worth CHF 0.25/kWh locally)
  • No energy sharing between buildings
  • CHF 0.17 lost on every kWh exported—money walking out the door

With LEG/vZEV Communities

Local Energy Communities (LEG) and Virtual Associations for Self-Consumption (vZEV) let municipalities share solar energy between buildings. Keep energy local, keep costs low.

What You Gain

  • 212,159 kWh shared annually between buildings
  • 100% of solar production consumed locally
  • Lower energy costs, less grid dependence
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Real Results from a Swiss Municipality

See how one municipality eliminated grid dependence and reduced costs by 30% with LEG and vZEV communities. One of many municipalities using UpGrid.

Without community - individual sites

Without Community

Solar
Grid

0 kWh shared between buildings

Excess solar energy sold to grid at low rates. Money lost on every kWh exported.

With community - LEG/vZEV

With Community (LEG/vZEV)

Solar
01.

81% Growth

Increase in solar production year-over-year (2024 → 2025)

02.

22 Active Sites

Sites actively tracking energy consumption and production

03.

214,356 kWh Annually

Solar energy produced annually across all sites

04.

212,159 kWh Shared

Solar energy shared between buildings annually (vs 0 without community)

05.

50+ Months Tracking

Continuous data tracking and monitoring since December 2021

06.

27,571 kWh Peak

Peak monthly production achieved in August 2025

How It Works

Three simple steps to start sharing solar energy between buildings. We handle setup, legal compliance, and monitoring—no installation required. No disruption to your current operations.

Join now and get ready

No installation required.

Sign up
01.

Sign Up

One 15-minute call. Share your municipality's energy goals—we handle the rest.

Upgrid manages
02.

We Handle Setup

Zero work for your team. We manage LEG/vZEV setup, legal compliance, and system configuration. We integrate with existing systems.

See results
03.

Track Energy Sharing

Monitor how much solar energy stays local. See real-time data on energy shared between buildings.

Why Municipalities Choose UpGrid

Join Switzerland's energy transition with benefits designed for municipalities.

Energy Independence

Achieve up to 100% energy independence—protect your municipality from grid price fluctuations. Keep energy costs local and build resilience.

Cost Savings

Save CHF 10,000-50,000+ annually by consuming solar energy locally instead of paying grid rates. One municipality shares 212,159 kWh annually—keeping costs low. Most see ROI within 12-18 months.

Community Engagement

Unite residents around shared energy goals. Show residents how their municipality leads the energy transition.

Sustainability Leadership

Become the energy transition leader in your region. Meet sustainability goals while reducing costs.

Easy Setup

Up and running in 4-6 weeks. Most municipalities see first energy sharing within 30 days of setup. We handle setup, legal compliance, and ongoing management—no installation required.

Ongoing Support

Get monthly optimization reports and 24/7 monitoring. We track your energy sharing and help maximize local consumption. Average municipalities increase local consumption by 15% in first year.

Your Municipality's Journey

From consultation to ongoing support—we're with you every step of the way.

Step 1You are here

Free Consultation

No commitment. No risk. See how LEG/vZEV works for municipalities like yours—then decide. Take the first step.

Step 2Next

Setup

Zero work for your team. We handle LEG/vZEV setup and legal compliance. No installation required. No disruption to current operations. Ready in 4-6 weeks.

Step 3Then

Launch

Start sharing energy between buildings. Track how much solar energy stays local.

Step 4Ongoing

Ongoing Support

We monitor and optimize your energy sharing. Get continuous support to maximize local consumption.

  • Swiss-based
  • GDPR-compliant
  • Used by 50+ municipalities
  • Swiss Energy Law (EnG) compliant

Start Sharing Solar Energy Between Buildings Today

Join 50+ Swiss municipalities already reducing costs and leading the energy transition. Get your free consultation—no commitment required.

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212,159 kWh shared annually

100% of solar production consumed locally. Lower costs, less grid dependence.