Subsidy contributions for battery storage
Depending on the location, municipalities support battery storage systems with subsidies.
What is a funding contribution?
A funding contribution is a one-off grant that you do not have to pay back. Cities and municipalities use it to promote the expansion of renewable energies and the reduction of load on the power grid.
Unlike with a loan or a tax relief, you receive the money paid out directly after your system has been approved and put into operation. Whether and how much you receive depends solely on the location of your building – not on your place of residence or your income.
City of Zurich
The City of Zurich provides subsidies for battery storage systems. Funding applications can be submitted starting from 1 August 2026.
Municipality of Horgen
The municipality's own funding programme has existed since 2009. Currently, the municipality of Horgen provides annual funding of CHF 250,000.00 for private households and commercial enterprises.
Since 15 May 2025, second life battery storage systems are also being specifically funded.
Municipality of Baar
According to its energy promotion guidelines, the municipality of Baar offers financial support for battery storage systems for optimising the self-consumption of photovoltaic systems.
Second Life battery storage systems are also specifically promoted.
Municipality of Vevey
To promote renewable energies, the City of Vevey is granting financial support for the construction of photovoltaic installations on all buildings located within its municipal territory. The following conditions apply:
Check the conditions in the regulations. Technology, capacity, ownership, proof, and whether second-life components are considered additionally or separately.
Submit the application before placing the order. Many programmes require approval before ordering or starting construction. Wait for the funding confirmation and keep all receipts.
All Swiss funding programmes
energiefranken.ch is the official directory of the Federal Office of Energy. Enter your postcode to see what is available at your location. Please note: energiefranken.ch is not always up to date. It is worth checking directly with your municipality.