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Canton · French-speaking Switzerland

Prepare your solar projectSolar guide 2026

TL;DR

Compare the real potential of the roof, applicable aid and comprehensive offers before choosing an installation.

Solar potential

To be evaluated per roof

Purchase — hypothesis

CHF 0.26/kWh

Basic help

Pronovo

Estimated ROI

To calculate

Prices and energy supplier — Fribourg

There is no single rate for the entire canton. Find your municipality, your network, your product and your consumption profile on ElCom. For surplus electricity, request the feed-in agreement and check guarantees of origin separately.

Purchase — hypothesis

CHF 0.26/kWh

Injection — hypothesis

8.0 Capacity/kWh

Solar irradiation

Simulation at address

Grants available

Pronovo est le dispositif fédéral. Targeted cantonal programs and municipal aid follow their own conditions; the amounts confirmed below are not a promise of payment.

Federal aid (Pronovo)

Single federal fee paid after commissioning and Pronovo registration. Amount: Amount to be confirmed via Pronovo tariff calculator. Example 8 kWp: Estimate to be confirmed via Pronovo tariff calculator.

Cantonal landmark

Fribourg specifies that financial aid for photovoltaic installations is managed centrally by Pronovo. The canton supports other measures of the Buildings Program, in particular solar thermal, renewable heating, insulation and certain renovations.

Municipal aid

Programmes depend on the municipality and available funds. Obtain written confirmation of amounts, timing, limits and combined support for your address before including them in the budget.

Regulations and permits

The procedure depends on the area, integration and protection status of the building. Certain roof installations are subject to announcement; others require authorization. Have the procedure confirmed by the competent authority before the work, without assuming a standard deadline.

⚡ To remember

Check the usable area, shading, structure and lifespan of the cover. Toitsolaire helps with initial orientation; a visit and study of the project remains necessary.

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Specialist guides — Canton of Fribourg

Frequently asked questions — Fribourg

What is the electricity tariff in the canton of Fribourg in 2026?+

The price depends on the network, the product and the consumption profile. Consult ElCom and your invoice; Have the takeover contract and the guarantees of origin confirmed separately by your DSO.

What solar grants are available in the canton of Fribourg ?+

The confirmed basis is the single Pronovo remuneration (Amount to be confirmed via Pronovo tariff calculator). Canton side: Fribourg specifies that financial aid for photovoltaic installations is managed centrally by Pronovo. The canton supports other measures of the Buildings Program, in particular solar thermal, renewable heating, insulation and certain renovations. Municipal aid can be added, but only if your municipality confirms it for your project.

What is the average solar resource in the canton of Fribourg ?+

A cantonal average is not enough to size your project. Consult Toitsolaire for the address then simulate the production with the orientation, shading and losses of the system.

Is a building permit required to install solar panels in the canton of Fribourg ?+

Announcement or authorization to be confirmed for the plot and the building. As a general rule, the simplified national notification procedure applies in the vast majority of residential cases. Check in your quote who contractually takes care of the administrative procedures.

How can federal and cantonal grants be combined in the canton of Fribourg ?+

For a typical residential installation of less than 100 kWp, the application for the Pronovo one-off subsidy is submitted after commissioning, with the documents prepared by the owner or installer. At the same time, check municipal aid and possible cantonal aid linked to a renovation, a battery, a large roof or a heritage case before signing. Always ask for written confirmation before including local aid in the budget.

What is the return on investment for a solar installation in the canton of Fribourg ?+

The return depends on the net quote, the hourly profile, the avoided rate and the recovery of the surplus. It must include maintenance, replacement, financing and development of production. No reimbursement time is guaranteed here.

Sources & method

Official sources linked above. The calculation values are assumptions, to be replaced by the estimate and network conditions. Aid is subject to the criteria of each program.

This content is for information only. For your project, verify prices, grants, timelines, permissions and expected returns with the relevant authorities, grid operator and installer, and check the applicable contracts.

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