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Winter June 2026 12 min read

Winter electricity bonus: when a solar project becomes strategic

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TL;DR

The OFEN describes the single remuneration, the calls for tenders, the 30% or 60% support and the floating market bonus. This guide shows the elements to check in the quote and contract.

What this changes for your decision

The OFEN describes the single remuneration, the calls for tenders, the 30% or 60% support and the floating market bonus. This guide shows the elements to check in the quote and contract.

For your project, the item “winter value” should be explained in terms of the building, consumption, grid connection and contract. Ask for the source, date and, for calculated values, the method used.

For your project: Assess any winter bonus with the site, orientation, pitch and grant conditions. Compare extra winter generation with additional costs and work.

Three checks before signing

1. Feasibility

Check structure, roof condition, fire, access, connection and authorizations before ordering.

2. Perimeter

Distinguish between house, facade, large installation and special surface, because the procedures differ.

3. Decision date

Have rules, aids and technical proofs confirmed just before signing.

References for “Winter” for your project

Note the date of consultation and the scope of each source. National information does not replace or local rate or technical validation of your project.

Compare quotes on a solid basis

Ask for a reference variant and a conservative variant. Each must separate investment, self-consumption, injection, aid, schedule and responsibilities. You will see if the result holds with a less favorable hypothesis.

For the item “winter value”, the quote should state the data to confirm before work starts, who will check it and how changes will be handled.

Your next step

Prepare utility bill, roof information, existing contracts and comparable quotes. Answer in writing to open questions, then compare net price, annual profit and contractual consequences.

Frequently asked questions

How should you check the item “winter value” before deciding?+

The OFEN describes the single remuneration, the calls for tenders, the 30% or 60% support and the floating market bonus. This guide shows the elements to check in the quote and contract. The period of application, the conditions of the network operator and the assumptions of the estimate must be explicit.

Which references should you consult on the topic “Winter” for this project?+

The OFEN describes the single remuneration, the calls for tenders, the 30% or 60% support and the floating market bonus. Also check the current information from your municipality, canton or network operator when it applies to the project.

What data should appear in the quote?+

For the item “winter value”, ask for the assumptions, source and date. The quote should also separate self-consumption, electricity exports, financial support, schedule and responsibilities.

What documents should you prepare before comparing?+

Bring together electricity bill, load profile, roof information, existing contracts and quote variations. Add recent confirmations from the network manager and aid agencies.

Sources & method

Sources 2026/2027: OFEN, promotion of photovoltaic installations.

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