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Sell Solar Energy in Switzerland: 2–3× more with LEG 2026

Sell surplus solar locally instead of cheap feed-in — earn up to 2–3× more, with no provider change.

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The Problem: You sell your energy for cheap, and buy it back at a higher price

The grid provider compensates you with only a small amount for your excess energy, making your installation less profitable than it should be.

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Your solar energy is paid at feed-in prices

Much lower than retail prices
Unfairly set by the system
You buy back at retail prices
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Your return on investment is low

Slower payback
Lower annual earnings
Less benefit from high production

The Solution: Local consumption ensures fair pricing, making it more profitable

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Local consumption changes how energy is priced

Same energy & infrastructure
Higher value
Your energy powers your community
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Your return is higher

Better return on your solar investment
Your energy is valued closer to retail prices
Higher annual earnings from the same production

Calculate Your Earning Potential

Upgrid automatically connects your energy to local demand and handles pricing, allocation, and settlement — so you earn more from the same production.

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 0.056 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 467.04
Without UpGrid (Pure Feed-in)
CHF 1'167.6
≈ CHF 97.3 per month
With UpGrid (Community + Feed-in)
CHF 1'979.04
≈ CHF 164.92 per month
Additional Revenue with UpGrid
+CHF 811.44
69% 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.

Your Solar Dashboard: Earnings in Real Time

Transparency is key. That's why we don't gatekeep information from you: Get access to our technology when joining UPGRID and know everything about your spent and profits anytime.

Control your production at all times
Automatic buyer matching
Community insights

Built For Producers Who Treat Energy As An Asset.

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Net Balance

+12.5 kWh

Surplus

Produced

12.5

kWh

+15% vs yesterday

6 AM12 PM6 PM

Control Your Production At All Times

Manage everything form the same place. See graphics, KWh usage and production in a blink!

Automatic buyer matching
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Buildings
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Current Electricity Model
PV Plant

Producer gets:

0.06 CHF / kWh

Grid Provider

Grid sells energy at:

0.16 CHF

Consumer

Grid fee added:

+0.08 CHF

Final Consumer Price: 0.24 CHF / kWh
Local Energy Community (LEG) Model
PV Plant

Producer gets:

0.10 CHF / kWh

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Network

Energy Prices:

0.12 CHF

Consumer

Reduced grid fee:

+0.064 CHF

Final Consumer Price: 0.184 CHF / kWh
All your Locations together
Total Portfolio Production
Total Active Assets
Community vs Grid Distribution
Upgrid producer dashboard showing solar energy earnings and community distribution
Earnings vs feed-in
Community vs Grid Distribution
Local solar allocation view
Community Performance Insights

How You Get Automatically Matched With Energy Users

Once you join, Upgrid automatically matches your production with real local consumption from nearby homes and businesses. No manual selling. No negotiations. No complexity. Upgrid handles matching, pricing, and settlement.

Start earning more
1

Fill The Form

Tell us about your solar setup and location. We connect your production meter to the Upgrid platform and prepare your community.

2

We Match Your Energy Automatically

We connect your production to local consumers and businesses. Your energy is allocated dynamically for optimal pricing and usage.

3

Sign And Start Earning

Sign your digital contract and start monetising your production locally. Track revenue, energy distribution, and performance directly from your dashboard.

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Used by real municipalities

Be Part Of Switzerland's Local Energy Future

Swiss SMEs and communities are embracing local energy – join them with Upgrid.

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This PDF Guide will tell you everything you need to know.

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FAQ

Why Sell Solar Energy Locally? Benefits for You and Switzerland

Your solar energy is used locally, creating fair value for you and clean electricity for nearby homes and businesses.

Neighbourhood with solar panels on rooftops — local solar energy sales

Help Power Your Community with Renewable Energy

Provide clean power to nearby homes and businesses and support your local energy transition.

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Earn More Than Traditional Feed-In Tariffs

Sell surplus solar directly to locals and earn more than standard feed-in rates.

Connection between solar energy buyer and seller
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Buyer

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Seller

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We Find the Right User for Your Solar Power

Your energy is automatically matched with local demand for maximum impact.

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More value from the same installation

Upgrid helps you get more out of the energy you already produce. No changes to your panels, provider, or setup.

Maximize the ROI of Your Solar Installation

Turn excess solar into ongoing income and increase your system’s return.

Sell solar energy without new hardware

No Installation, No Hardware, No Hassle

Upgrid handles contracts, billing, and compliance - you just generate power.

Other Things You Can Do With Upgrid

Buy clean energy, produce your own, or turn your roof into passive income. No middlemen, no complex processes - just local, fair, and sustainable energy.

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Set up or participate in a legally compliant local energy community. Ideal for apartment buildings, SMEs, and shared infrastructures.

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