Background
#LEG photovoltaics in Schwyz are possible in the ebs supply area when producers, storage operators and consumers are in the same political municipality, use the ebs grid and stay below 36 kV on the permitted network levels.
PV generation must also reach at least 5% of the connection capacity of the participating end consumers. ebs’ 2026 price overview lists a 40% grid-charge reduction in the same transformer area or on network level 5, and 20% across different transformer areas. Anyone outside the ebs area or trying to connect several municipalities cannot simply transfer these Schwyz rules; ebs must perform the binding topology check.
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What drives the economics
#Check the supply area and municipality first: ebs requires the same distribution operator and the same political municipality for a LEG. An address in Canton Schwyz or two buildings being close is not enough; if a connection belongs to another operator, that operator’s conditions apply.
Network level determines technical feasibility and the discount: participants must be on the same permitted network level below 36 kV. ebs’ 2026 price overview lists a 40% reduction at the same network level and transformer area, 40% on network level 5, and 20% across different transformer areas.
Calculate the 5% ratio using connection capacity: LEG generation must reach at least 5% of the total connection capacity of participating end consumers. Roof area or a generic kWp figure is not a substitute; adding consumers can change the ratio.
Intelligent metering is part of the ebs process: the relevant metering points must provide smart data so locally exchanged energy can be allocated. ebs checks the metering concept and technical data; missing smart meters or unclear generation and storage meters must be resolved before registration.
A LEG discount is not the total price of solar electricity: local energy, grid use, metering, charges and internal settlement must be calculated separately. ebs’ 2026 price overview lists a CHF 250 operator setup fee plus CHF 25 per metering point, and CHF 2.50 per metering point per month for data and balancing; all prices exclude VAT.
Do not mix up LEG, eEG, eEV and ZEV/vZEV: ebs describes a LEG as a community using the public grid within the same municipality. The choice therefore depends on ownership, municipal boundary, network level, load profile and the desired billing model; the LEG discount does not replace PV or storage sizing.
The process in six steps
#Tick off for your project
Scope the connections
record the municipality, address, grid operator, metering point and existing PV or storage system for every property. An address in Schwyz alone does not confirm ebs responsibility.
Collect participants and connection capacities
list producers, storage operators and end consumers with their metering points and document the connection capacity of every consumption point. Use this to calculate the statutory 5% production ratio for the planned LEG.
Pre-check network level and transformer area with ebs
confirm that all connections are on the same network level below 36 kV and whether one or several transformer areas are involved. This topology question determines whether the calculation uses a 40% or 20% grid-charge reduction.
Define the metering concept and local terms
clarify smart meters, generation and storage meters, data flow and responsibility for internal billing in writing. ebs provides metering data and grid services; the LEG remains responsible for settling local electricity internally.
Compare the pricing and operating model
ebs’ 2026 price overview distinguishes eEG models including Plus, Spar and Eigen. Before registration, calculate the local energy price, grid charges, metering costs, any platform costs, self-consumption and storage operation together.
Align PV installation, registration and commissioning
the planned PV capacity must meet the 5% ratio, and ebs must receive the complete system, metering and participant data for technical review. Only after ebs responds should installation, smart-meter work, storage operation and internal billing be scheduled definitively.
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Frequently asked questions
#Sources
#The responsible authorities are decisive. Always verify binding details – amounts, deadlines and conditions – for your specific property against the current status of the respective authority.