Switzerland solar growth slows to 1.52 GW in 2025
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- Switzerland added 1,526 MW of solar capacity in 2025, down from 1,798 MW in 2024, following a decline in electricity prices that reduced household incentives for installation.
- Swissolar projects Switzerland will reach 9.62 GW of cumulative PV capacity by the end of 2025 if current figures are confirmed.
- Swiss PV companies expect higher revenue growth and improved margins in 2026, with many planning workforce expansion, signaling cautious optimism for recovery.
- Matthias Egli, Director of Swissolar, cited stabilizing order books and growing integration of solar with batteries, smart systems, and EV charging as drivers of renewed momentum.
- Behind-the-meter battery storage in Switzerland reached 2,461 MWh by end-2025, including 1,010 MWh installed in the past year—an 82% year-on-year increase.
- Jürg Grossen, National Councillor and President of Swissolar, stated that storage and smart management could reduce grid expansion costs by 20–60%, according to the Swiss Federal Office of Energy.
Why it matters: The solar slowdown reduces near-term clean energy momentum, but the 82% battery growth and workforce expansion plans show the market is pivoting toward integrated electrification—cutting grid costs by up to 60% and reshaping how solar adds value beyond generation alone.
