Solar panels · Givisiez

Solar panels in Givisiez

Indicative price, tips, grants and companies for your project in Givisiez (Fribourg).
Solar panels – Givisiez

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 18'100 – CHF 32'900
Midpoint
CHF 24'800
Grants found
1
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Givisiez

Small project

CHF 9'800 – CHF 18'500

Typical project

CHF 18'100 – CHF 32'900

Large project

CHF 31'400 – CHF 55'800

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project5 kWcCHF 9'800CHF 18'500
Typical project10 kWcCHF 18'100CHF 32'900
Large project18 kWcCHF 31'400CHF 55'800

Computed with our estimator for Givisiez (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. 1. Estimate

    Set a budget range with the estimator.

  2. 2. Grants

    Apply before work starts.

  3. 3. Quotes

    Compare at least 3 quotes.

  4. 4. Permit

    Check with the municipality whether a permit is needed.

  5. 5. Works

    Follow the site and do a written handover.

Grants and subsidies

Canton

Solar PV — one-off payment (Fribourg)

Calculated on capacity (kWp).

Federal one-off payment for PV installations in the canton of Fribourg.

www.pronovo.ch

Check amounts and conditions with the provider before signing: apply before work starts in most cases.

Givisiez's housing stock in figures

The federal building register lists 336 residential buildings with 1'446 dwellings in Givisiez. 36% were built before 1980, before serious insulation standards, and 55% are still heated with oil or gas.

Only 2.7% of residential buildings in Givisiez 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.

36 %built before 1980
55 %heated by oil or gas
24.8 %electric hot water
2.7 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

  • Before 19194 %
  • 1919–19453 %
  • 1946–19609 %
  • 1961–19705 %
  • 1971–198015 %
  • 1981–199027 %
  • 1991–20008 %
  • 2001–201024 %
  • Since 20115 %

Main heating energy

  • Gas32 %
  • Heating oil23 %
  • Heat pump22 %
  • Electricity15 %
  • District heating7 %
  • Wood1 %

Heating and hot water: which energies?

EnergyHeatingHot water
Gas32 %37.4 %
Heating oil23 %22.7 %
District heating7 %1.8 %
Heat pump22 %11.7 %
Electricity15 %24.8 %
Wood1 %0.6 %

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)51.5 %
  • Heat pump22.2 %
  • Central electric heating15 %
  • Heat exchanger (district)6 %
  • Condensing boiler4.8 %

A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses47.3 %
  • Two-dwelling houses11.9 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)40.8 %

7.7 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
3
median footprint
146 m²
median dwelling area
94 m²

Renovations, heritage and volumes

When planning renovations in Givisiez, it is essential to consult official RegBL data. Regarding heritage, two buildings are officially protected out of 336, though information remains partial for the majority of the municipality. If your property is classified as protected, contact the municipal authorities early to navigate permit requirements. Please note that data regarding house volumes according to the SIA 416 standard and renovation years are currently unavailable for this location. As these figures are critical for scaling insulation or heating upgrades, we recommend consulting local documentation directly to ensure your cost estimates and project planning remain accurate.

2
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 7 of 336 buildings; check with the municipality

Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.

Companies in the area

Fri Elec SA

1762 Givisiez · about 0 km

Fri Elec SA is a company based in Givisiez specializing in electrical installations, photovoltaics, and home automation for residential, industrial, and commercial sectors.

fri-elec.ch

AC Energies SA

1762 Givisiez · about 0 km

AC Energies SA specializes in the engineering, installation, and maintenance of HVAC systems, as well as heating solutions utilizing renewable energy.

ac-energies.ch

bj Electricité Sàrl

1752 Villars-sur-Glâne · about 2 km

Based in Villars-sur-Glâne, bj Électricité Sàrl provides electrical installations as well as photovoltaic system installation, connection and maintenance throughout French-speaking Switzerland.

bjelectricite.ch

Swiss Therm installation Sàrl

1763 Granges-Paccot · about 2.1 km

Swiss Therm installation Sàrl specializes in sanitary installations, heating systems, ventilation, air conditioning, and solar panels.

swiss-therm.ch

Suggestions from the commercial register by distance and activity. Not an endorsement or partnership.

Useful local data

Rules of the canton of Fribourg

These rules apply across the whole canton, not only in this town.

Tax deductions

  • Carry-forward : L'excédent des frais d'investissement en matière d'énergie, d'efficacité énergétique et de protection de l'environnement peut être reporté sur les deux périodes fiscales suivantes.
  • Flat rate deduction : 20% (pour immeubles de plus de 10 ans); 10% (pour immeubles de moins de 10 ans)
  • Maintenance costs : Au choix: soit déduction des frais effectifs, soit un forfait de 20% de la valeur locative (20% de l'état locatif ou du revenu brut des immeubles) pour les immeubles de plus de 10 ans. Pour les immeubles de moins de 10 ans, le forfait est de 10%.
  • Energy investments : Les investissements en matière d'énergie renouvelable, d'amélioration de l'efficacité énergétique et de protection de l'environnement, ainsi que les frais de démolition en vue d'une construction de remplacement, sont déductibles. Si les frais déductibles dépassent le revenu de l'immeuble pour la période fiscale courante, l'excédent peut être reporté sur les deux périodes fiscales suivantes.

Source : Administration Cantonale des Impôts du Canton de Fribourg

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