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Solar PV — Geneva support
Variable additional grants; federal one-off payment by capacity.
Geneva strongly supports solar PV, with grants in addition to the federal one-off payment.
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Solar panels in Bernex
Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Bernex (Geneva).
At a glance
- Typical budget
- CHF 18'100 – CHF 32'900
- Midpoint
- CHF 24'800
- Grants found
- 1
- Nearby companies
- 4
Worked examples in Bernex
Small project
CHF 9'800 – CHF 18'500
Typical project
CHF 18'100 – CHF 32'900
Large project
CHF 31'400 – CHF 55'800
| Project | Quantity | Low | High | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small project | 5 kWc | CHF 9'800 | CHF 18'500 | CHF 2'800 |
| Typical project | 10 kWc | CHF 18'100 | CHF 32'900 | CHF 2'500 |
| Large project | 18 kWc | CHF 31'400 | CHF 55'800 | CHF 2'400 |
Computed with our estimator for Bernex (regional factor included), standard finish. Only the project size changes.
Cost split (typical project)
- Labour : CHF 8'700 (35 %)
- Materials : CHF 13'700 (55 %)
- Other costs : CHF 2'500 (10 %)
What the price covers
Included
- Supply and installation
- VAT
- Inverter and grid connection
Not included
- Permits and architect fees
- Unexpected structural issues
- Possible subsidies
- Battery, roof refurbishment and structural reinforcement
Tips before you start
- The federal one-off remuneration (Pronovo) lowers the cost of small systems.
- Profitability depends mainly on how much power you use on site.
- A suitably integrated roof system often only needs notification.
Your project in 5 steps
1. Estimate
Set a budget range with the estimator.
2. Grants
Apply before work starts.
3. Quotes
Compare at least 3 quotes.
4. Permit
Check with the municipality whether a permit is needed.
5. Works
Follow the site and do a written handover.
Grants and subsidies
Check amounts and conditions with the provider before signing: apply before work starts in most cases.
Bernex's housing stock in figures
The federal building register lists 1'611 residential buildings with 4'686 dwellings in Bernex. 55% were built before 1980, before serious insulation standards, and 63% are still heated with oil or gas.
Only 12.2% of residential buildings in Bernex report a solar thermal system in the register, so most roofs are still free. Photovoltaics are not recorded there; check the solar cadastre for your roof.
Age of residential buildings
- Before 191910 %
- 1919–19454 %
- 1946–19605 %
- 1961–197013 %
- 1971–198023 %
- 1981–199015 %
- 1991–200010 %
- 2001–20109 %
- Since 201112 %
Main heating energy
- Heating oil39 %
- Gas24 %
- Heat pump22 %
- District heating7 %
- Electricity4 %
- Wood4 %
Heating and hot water: which energies?
| Energy | Heating | Hot water |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | 24 % | 22.6 % |
| Heating oil | 39 % | 36.6 % |
| District heating | 7 % | 6 % |
| Heat pump | 22 % | 3.1 % |
| Electricity | 4 % | 7.6 % |
| Wood | 4 % | 2.1 % |
| Solar thermal | 0 % | 11.6 % |
Each line gives the share of buildings using that energy, separately for heating and for hot water. The two columns do not always reach 100%: some buildings combine two systems, or reported none.
Type of heating system
- Boiler (unspecified)55 %
- Heat pump22 %
- Heat exchanger (district)6.6 %
- Standard boiler5.5 %
- Condensing boiler5.4 %
- Central electric heating3.2 %
- Direct electric heaters1.3 %
- Stove0.6 %
A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.
Houses or apartment buildings?
- Single-family houses64.9 %
- Two-dwelling houses6.7 %
- Apartment buildings (3+)28.4 %
7.9 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.
The typical building
- storeys (median)
- 2
- median footprint
- 117 m²
- median dwelling area
- 92 m²
Renovations, heritage and volumes
For your renovation projects in Bernex, the federal building registry data shows partial coverage. Although the register lists 1611 buildings, specific details regarding renovation years, heritage protection status, and building volumes based on the SIA 416 standard are not currently recorded or available in our system. Due to this lack of specific RegBL figures, property owners should communicate directly with the local municipal authorities to obtain precise information about their property before starting any major work. Early coordination with the municipality ensures that you address all relevant planning requirements and local building regulations for your renovation project.
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buildings flagged as protected
status known for 35 of 1'611 buildings; check with the municipality
Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.
Companies in the area
OHM Electricité Sàrl
1288 Aire-la-Ville · about 2.4 km
General electrical contractor in Aire-la-Ville providing installations, technical studies, and consulting for high and low voltage systems.
ohmelectricite.chCNK Connect Sàrl
1258 Perly · about 2.8 km
CNK Connect Sàrl is a company specializing in electrical installations, home automation, charging stations, and new energies throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
cnkconnect.chArdizio Toitures SA
1213 Petit-Lancy · about 3.5 km
Ardizio Toitures SA, active for 100 years in Geneva, specializes in roofing, tinsmithing, waterproofing, insulation, and solar energy.
ardizio-toitures.cheControl SA
1213 Petit-Lancy · about 3.5 km
Geneva-based company specializing in high/low voltage electrical installations, NIBT inspections, photovoltaics, and maintenance.
econtrolsa.chSuggestions from the commercial register by distance and activity. Not an endorsement or partnership.
Useful local data
Rules of the canton of Geneva
These rules apply across the whole canton, not only in this town.
Permits
- Competent authority : Office de l'urbanisme
- Solar panels : Soumise à autorisation de construire, mais avec une procédure simplifiée si certaines conditions sont remplies (conformité au droit des zones, intégration paysagère et patrimoniale satisfaisante, puissance totale inférieure à 100 kVA). Procédure simplifiée possible par le biais d'une déclaration préalable, si les installations sont sur des toits en pente conformes ou sur des toits plats non visibles, ou dans certains périmètres d'aménagement (zone 4B, 5, 5A, 5B, 6).
- Heat pump : Les pompes à chaleur air-eau ou air-air nécessitent une autorisation de construire si leur puissance dépasse 10 kW. Si elles sont installées à l'intérieur, elles sont soumises à la LCI (Loi sur les constructions et les installations) et non à la LALPT (Loi sur l'aménagement du territoire et les constructions). Pour les pompes à chaleur de puissance inférieure ou égale à 10 kW, une déclaration préalable est nécessaire, accompagnée d'une attestation de conformité acoustique. Des exigences en matière de bruit sont mentionnées pour les installations extérieures, avec des valeurs limites d'immissions fixées par l'Ordonnance sur la protection contre le bruit (OPB) et des règles spécifiques du règlement d'application de la LCI (rLCI). Un bureau spécialisé en acoustique est souvent requis pour les projets complexes.
- Procedure : l'autorisation de construire
Source : Guide Installations Solaires et Thermopompes - Canton de Genève
Other works in Bernex
Kitchen renovationBathroom renovationNew flooringInterior paintingWindow replacementRoof renovationFacade insulationHeat pump installationHome solar batterySolar water heatingTerrace constructionFence installationStairwell renovationElevator installation or upgrade