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Network June 2026 12 min read

Network costs and solidarity 2026: what solar owners need to understand

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TL;DR

Measurement rates, reserve costs, solidarity costs and dynamic rates become visible decision lines. This guide shows the elements to check in the quote and contract.

What this changes for your decision

Measurement rates, reserve costs, solidarity costs and dynamic rates become visible decision lines. This guide shows the elements to check in the quote and contract.

For your project, the item “fixed costs” 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: Solar does not remove every bill item. Separate grid and solidarity charges tied to electricity purchases from fixed costs that remain.

Three checks before signing

1. Local rate

Use the purchase and feed-in tariff published by your network manager, with its validity date.

2. Consumption profile

Separate daily consumption, surplus and controllable uses before assessing profitability.

3. Contractual variant

Request a second, careful calculation in the event of changes in rates or remuneration.

References for “Network” 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 “fixed costs”, 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 “fixed costs” before deciding?+

Measurement rates, reserve costs, solidarity costs and dynamic rates become visible decision lines. 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 “Network” for this project?+

Measurement rates, reserve costs, solidarity costs and dynamic rates become visible decision lines. 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 “fixed costs”, 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: ElCom, pricing structures 2026.

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