1. Describe the project to your landlord
Include the kit specification, location, photographs, proposed mounting and connection. Request written consent identifying the equipment and permitted conditions. SwissEnergy distinguishes owner consent, electrical notification and planning requirements. Notifying the distribution system operator does not replace the other approvals.
2. Clarify surfaces and responsibilities
Clarify rights over the balcony, railing and facade. Document maintenance, access, insurance and removal in the agreement. Do not promise that mounting will leave no trace or require no repair: this depends on the system and building. In a condominium, also check decisions affecting common property.
3. Confirm compliance
Request documentation for the complete kit and applicable instructions. Have the mounting, wind exposure, cables and socket assessed by the responsible specialists. Confirm the procedures with the system operator and municipality. Do not increase capacity or alter the connection based solely on general sales advice.
4. Have a refusal assessed
Keep your request, the response, lease and building rules. Ask a tenancy adviser to assess the reasons and appropriate procedure. Check fees, representation and deadlines with the chosen service. A reform announcement or decision about another building does not establish that your clause is invalid or your challenge will succeed.
5. Compare other options
If the project is not accepted, consider collective solar offers or electricity products available at your address. Compare membership, price, duration, exit terms and entitlement to revenue. Joining a cooperative or buying a renewable product does not necessarily constitute self-consumption and does not provide free electricity.