Solar Production Calculator

Maximize your solar investment returns by selling excess electricity to your local UpGrid community. Calculate potential earnings from residential, commercial, or utility-scale photovoltaic systems.

PV Earnings Estimator

Informational and non-binding

System Configuration

PV System Size - kWp

Specific Yield - kWh/kWp·year

Self-Consumption - %

Using default pricing: 60% community sales @ 0.16 CHF/kWh, remainder @ 0.03 CHF/kWh feed-in

Calculated Results

Annual Production

7.0 MWh

Self-Consumed

2.1 MWh

Surplus Available

4.9 MWh

Community Sales (2.94 MWh)

CHF 470.4

Grid Feed-in (1.96 MWh)

CHF 58.8

Without UpGrid (Pure Feed-in)

CHF 147

≈ CHF 12.25 per month

With UpGrid (Community + Feed-in)

CHF 529.2

≈ CHF 44.1 per month

Additional Revenue with UpGrid

+CHF 382.2

260% more revenue • No additional fees

UpGrid Advantage: No membership fees, no transaction costs, no additional charges. Production estimates based on typical Swiss conditions. Actual earnings depend on weather, system performance, and community demand.

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This calculator is informational and non-binding. Actual savings/earnings vary.

Why Sell to UpGrid Communities?

Traditional feed-in tariffs offer low returns on your solar investment. UpGrid communities allow you to sell directly to your neighbors at better prices with no membership fees, no transaction costs, and no additional charges - creating a win-win situation for both producers and consumers.

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Better Returns

Earn more than traditional feed-in tariffs for your excess solar

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Direct Sales

Sell directly to your neighbors without utility middlemen

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Local Impact

Contribute to your community's energy independence and sustainability

Planning a Solar Installation? UpGrid communities can help improve your business case by providing better returns on your investment through local sales.