Residential · 2026
Integrated solar roof · Rolle (VD)
Full-black in-roof system · modern architecture
Geneva · 35 to 45 km from Rolle
Solar panel & heat pump installer on the Geneva right bank
Meyrin, Vernier, Grand-Saconnex, Satigny, Bellevue — from vineyard slopes to industrial estates.
- Free on-site study
- Detailed quote within 7 days
- Cantonal subsidies handled
- Direct installer
The Geneva right bank blends two worlds we know well: the residential and wine-growing slopes of Pregny, Genthod, Collex-Bossy and Satigny on one side, and the dense fabric of Meyrin, Vernier and the ZIMEYSA industrial estate on the other. We work here on both individual homes and large commercial rooftops. From our base in Rolle, the right bank is 35 minutes away by motorway — with no call-out charge for quotes.
Local proof
Our installations in canton Geneva.
57
57 completed installations
Breakdown by product
38 heat pumps
10 solar installations
3 batteries
2 AC units
2 EV chargers
Projects
Our projects in Western Switzerland.
Residential · 2025
Family villa · Puidoux (VD)
24 panels · 20 kW
Residential · 2025
Detached house · Forel (VD)
46 panels · 8 kW
PPE · 2023
Condominium · Bussigny (VD)
Collective PPE · 30 kW · lead-acid storage
PPE · 2025
Condominium · Cottens (FR)
Collective PPE · on-roof
Solar carport · 2025
Residential carport · St-Prex (VD)
21 panels · 4 kW
Service area
Towns we serve — Geneva right bank.
Meyrin
1217
Vernier
1214
Grand-Saconnex
1218
Satigny
1242
Bellevue
1293
Pregny-Chambésy
1292
Genthod
1294
Collex-Bossy
1239
Dardagny
1283
Russin
1281
Local context
What to know about energy in Geneva right bank.
Climate & sunshine
Geneva basin with a Lake Geneva climate: 1500 to 1700 hours of sunshine a year, solar output of 1000 to 1100 kWh/kWp depending on orientation. Mild winters let air/water heat pumps run without significant electric backup. The bise (north-easterly wind) must be factored into mounting loads, especially on the exposed rooftops of the slopes.
Architecture & constraints
Sharp contrast between the affluent villas of the lakeside slope (Pregny-Chambésy, Genthod, Bellevue), the wine-growing villages of the Mandement (Satigny — the largest wine-growing municipality in Switzerland —, Dardagny, Russin) and the large industrial and logistics volumes of Meyrin-Satigny (ZIMEYSA). These flat commercial rooftops offer considerable, often under-used, solar potential.
Grid & connection
Grid operator: SIG (Services Industriels de Genève). Geneva requires a building permit (fast-track APA procedure) for most solar installations, including residential ones — a file we prepare and submit for you. Typical SIG connection times: 4 to 8 weeks.
I.ON advice
Our recommendations for Geneva right bank.
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Make the most of large commercial rooftops (ZIMEYSA)
The industrial and logistics halls of the Meyrin-Satigny zone have vast flat rooftops ideal for high-volume self-consumption. With Geneva's energy law pushing for solar equipment on buildings, now is the time to study a project — payback is often under 8 years thanks to daytime consumption.
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Plan for the Geneva permit
Unlike Vaud, Geneva requires a permit (APA) for most PV installations. This adds 4 to 8 weeks to the schedule. We systematically include this step in our quote to avoid any nasty timing surprises.
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Get the integration right on the lakeside slope
In Pregny-Chambésy, Genthod or Bellevue, the lakeside zones and character villas call for discreet integration. We favour full-black modules or in-roof systems to make permits easier to obtain.
2026 subsidies
Grants available in Geneva right bank.
Pronovo one-off feed-in remuneration
Federal grant for any new PV installation: around 320-380 CHF/kWp for small systems (<30 kWp), paid once after commissioning. For an 8 kWp system: ~3,000 CHF.
Geneva cantonal subsidies
The canton of Geneva supports solar and, above all, the replacement of fossil-fuel heating with a heat pump through its cantonal programme (GEnergie / éco21). Grants for a heat pump replacing an oil or gas boiler are among the most generous in French-speaking Switzerland.
Geneva tax deduction
The net cost after subsidies is deductible from taxable income as an energy investment. The tax saving depends on your marginal rate and stacks with cantonal and federal subsidies.
Exact amounts vary from year to year and depend on the specifics of each project. We always calculate the maximum combination of grants available when preparing your quote.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Geneva right bank.
Does I.ON cover the Geneva right bank from Rolle with no call-out charge?
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Yes. Meyrin, Vernier, Grand-Saconnex, Satigny and the entire right bank are within our service area. At 35-45 km from our base in Rolle (about 35 minutes on the A1), we charge no call-out fee for quotes or for warranty work.
Do you need a permit to install solar panels in Geneva?
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In most cases, yes: Geneva requires a fast-track building permit (APA) even for residential installations, unlike canton Vaud where many projects are exempt. We handle the full file and submit it to the building authority. Allow 4 to 8 weeks for the procedure.
What solar output can you expect on the Geneva right bank?
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On a well-oriented roof (south, 30° pitch), expect 1000 to 1100 kWh/kWp per year, comparable to the rest of the Lake Geneva arc. The large flat industrial rooftops of the Meyrin-Satigny zone, fitted with optimised mounting, achieve excellent daytime self-consumption yields.
Our services
Everything we install in Geneva right bank.
Other regions we serve
I.ON operates across all of Western Switzerland.
Free quote
Free energy studyfor your home,no obligation.
On-site visit, consumption analysis, detailed cost simulation. Full quote delivered within seven days. If your project is not technically or financially viable, we tell you straight.
- 7 daysDetailed quote turnaround
- FreeOn-site study, no commitment
- 100 %Subsidy applications handled for you
