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Solar for apartment buildings: costs, ZEC and profitability

Apartment buildings offer huge potential for photovoltaics. With a local electricity community (ZEC), all tenants can benefit directly from solar electricity.

60–75%

Self-consumption possible

25+ yrs

Service life

10–15 yrs

Payback period

Benefits

Why solar for apartment buildings?

Higher self-consumption

With many users, solar electricity is consumed evenly throughout the day — ideal for apartment buildings.

Lower costs for all

Solar electricity is cheaper than grid electricity. All tenants benefit directly from lower electricity bills.

Property value rises

Buildings with solar installations are more attractive to tenants and buyers.

Stable energy prices

Independence from electricity price rises protects owners and tenants in the long term.

Price overview

Costs by size

Small installation (15–30 kWp)
approx. CHF 40'000 – 80'000
PopularMedium installation (30–60 kWp)
approx. CHF 80'000 – 150'000
Large installation (60+ kWp)
CHF 150'000 +

Sizing guide

Units
Output
Area
5–10 units
approx. 20–40 kWp
approx. 100–240 m²
10–20 units
approx. 40–80 kWp
approx. 200–480 m²
Larger buildings
80 kWp +
480 m² +

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Anzahl Wohnungen

8 Wohnungen

Anlagengrösse (kWp)

2540 kWp
15 kWp120 kWp

Empfehlung für 8 Wohnungen

Anlagengrösse

25–40 kWp

Dachfläche

125–240 m²

Investition

50’000–100’000 CHF

Jahresproduktion

22’500–44’000 kWh

Richtwerte. Individuelle Offerte empfohlen.EIV-Förderung: ca. 11’500 CHF

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