Register a plug-and-play photovoltaic system

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What is a plug-and-play photovoltaic system?

Plug-and-play systems are small plug-in photovoltaic systems that make solar power directly usable in the home.

As an owner – or in consultation with your landlord – you can install a plug-and-play photovoltaic system. The maximum output per meter circuit, for example per single-family home or flat in an apartment building, must not exceed 600 watts. The system must comply with the requirements of the Ordinance on Low-Voltage Electrical Equipment.

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Process

How to register your plug-and-play system

Registration is simple: check the requirements, have the documents ready and submit the information using the form.

After registration, BKW checks the details. If a meter replacement is necessary, BKW will contact you. A meter replacement is free of charge, but may cause a brief power interruption.

01

Check requirements

Ensure that the system is approved, has a maximum of 600 watts per metering circuit and that the installation has been clarified with the owner, landlord or municipality.

02

Have documents ready

Have the contact details, connection location, system output, and the declaration of conformity or a technical data sheet from the manufacturer ready.

03

Complete the registration form

Submit the details of the registering person, the connection location and the plug-and-play photovoltaic system using the form.

04

Wait for feedback from BKW

BKW reviews the registration and sets up the remuneration for energy fed back into the grid. If technical adjustments are required, you will be contacted.

Registration

Why registration is necessary

Small plug-in photovoltaic systems also feed electricity into the home grid and must therefore be reported to the grid operator.

By registering, BKW can assign the system to the correct connection, check the technical details and set up the remuneration for energy fed back into the distribution grid. If your system requires a meter replacement, BKW will inform you directly.

Registration

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Contact details

First name

Name

Phone number

Email:

Address of the connection location

Road

Postcode

Location

Meter number

You can find the meter number on the first page of your electricity bill.

Declaration of conformity for plug-and-play system

Upload declaration of conformity

Declaration of Conformity for plug-and-play energy storage system

No storage

Integrated storage

Separate storage

(optional)

Note:

Are you not sure what type of energy storage system is installed? Please contact the manufacturer or supplier of your system. If an energy storage system is installed at a later date, please send the declaration of conformity by email to PlugandPlay_PV@bkw.ch.

Please tell us the output of your plug-and-play photovoltaic system (maximum 600 watts). You can find this in your declaration of conformity. (optional)

300 watts

600 watts

[...] Watt: (optional)

Remuneration for electricity fed back into the grid: (optional)

No

Yes*

*The procedural and billing-related implementation of receiving any return delivery remuneration usually requires the existing electricity meter to be replaced. Replacing the meter results in a power interruption and takes between 15 and 30 minutes.

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Please fill in all required fields correctly.

Questions & answers

Frequently asked questions about plug-and-play systems

The key points relating to installation, registration and operation.

If you have any questions about the plug-and-play photovoltaic system, registration or the required information, the BKW Customer Service Centre will be happy to help you.