Home solar battery · Murten

Home solar battery in Murten: Advice and costs

Installing a home solar battery in Murten allows you to optimize your self-consumption and increase energy independence. A battery is worthwhile when solar output clearly exceeds your daytime use. Before making this investment, it is essential to understand the technical and tax aspects. Use the free RenoIndex estimator to get a precise cost estimate in Swiss francs for your home and plan your energy transition with confidence. Discover everything you need to know about battery storage for your property today.
Home solar battery – Murten

At a glance

Typical budget
CHF 7'400 – CHF 15'700
Midpoint
CHF 10'700
Grants found
0
Nearby companies
4

Worked examples in Murten

Small project

CHF 4'000 – CHF 9'300

Typical project

CHF 7'400 – CHF 15'700

Large project

CHF 12'700 – CHF 25'900

ProjectQuantityLowHigh
Small project5 kWhCHF 4'000CHF 9'300
Typical project10 kWhCHF 7'400CHF 15'700
Large project18 kWhCHF 12'700CHF 25'900

Computed with our estimator for Murten (regional factor included), standard finish. Only the project size changes.

Cost split (typical project)

  • Labour : CHF 2'100 (20 %)
  • Materials : CHF 7'500 (70 %)
  • Other costs : CHF 1'100 (10 %)

What the price covers

Included

  • Supply and installation
  • VAT
  • Battery, charge management and standard connection; options according to answers

Not included

  • Permits and architect fees
  • Unexpected structural issues
  • Possible subsidies
  • Solar panels and complete electrical refurbishment

Murten's housing stock in figures

In Murten, the federal building register lists 2'115 residential buildings and 4'731 dwellings. These municipal benchmarks help put your home in context, but do not replace an individual assessment.

53 %built before 1980
35 %heated by oil or gas
32.6 %electric hot water
1.6 %with declared solar thermal

Age of residential buildings

53 % built before 1980

  • Before 191922 %
  • 1919–19459 %
  • 1946–19608 %
  • 1961–19707 %
  • 1971–19807 %
  • 1981–199011 %
  • 1991–200014 %
  • 2001–201011 %
  • Since 201111 %

Construction year does not reveal past renovations: check the current insulation condition.

Main heating energy

45 % · Heat pump

  • Heat pump45 %
  • Heating oil33 %
  • District heating9 %
  • Wood7 %
  • Electricity4 %
  • Gas2 %

This distribution describes recorded buildings, not your system's consumption or efficiency.

Heating and hot water: which energies?

EnergyHeatingHot water
Gas2 %1.6 %
Heating oil33 %24.6 %
District heating9 %8.2 %
Heat pump45 %28.3 %
Electricity4 %32.6 %
Wood7 %3.6 %
Solar thermal0 %1.1 %

Each line gives the share of buildings using that energy, separately for heating and for hot water. The two columns do not always reach 100%: some buildings combine two systems, or reported none.

Type of heating system

  • Heat pump45 %
  • Boiler (unspecified)40.3 %
  • Heat exchanger (district)8.6 %
  • Central electric heating4.2 %
  • Condensing boiler0.9 %
  • Stove0.6 %

A standard non-condensing boiler is usually older and less efficient.

Houses or apartment buildings?

  • Single-family houses61.6 %
  • Two-dwelling houses16.4 %
  • Apartment buildings (3+)21.9 %
  • Other0.1 %

17.7 % of buildings mix housing with shops or offices.

The typical building

storeys (median)
2
median footprint
136 m²
median dwelling area
100 m²

Renovations, heritage and volumes

When planning renovations in Murten, official building register data provides useful guidance, though coverage remains partial. The median building volume is 870 cubic meters, a critical metric for scaling heating systems or insulation upgrades. However, please note that this figure is derived from only 16 properties measured according to SIA 416 standards out of 1302 total residential buildings. Because the data set is limited, you should verify your property's specific volume dimensions early in the planning process to ensure that your renovation cost estimates are accurate and tailored to the actual structural scale of your home.

0
buildings flagged as protected
status known for 41 of 2'115 buildings; check with the municipality
870 m³
median house volume (SIA 416)
measured for 16 of 1'302 houses

Source : OFS — RegBL (export communal complet). Existing residential buildings; percentages of recorded values.

The right sizing

The success of your installation depends on precise sizing. You should not choose your battery capacity based on the power of your solar panels, but according to your actual consumption during the evening and at night.

Analyze your electricity bills to determine your load profile. A battery that is too large represents an unnecessary cost, while one that is too small will not meet your needs.

Remember to check compatibility with your existing inverter before purchasing to ensure an efficient and long-lasting installation.

Tax benefits in the Canton of Fribourg

In the Canton of Fribourg, investments aimed at improving energy efficiency and utilizing renewable energy are tax-deductible. According to the Cantonal Tax Administration of Fribourg, this includes costs related to installing a solar battery.

If these costs exceed your property's income for the current fiscal period, the carry-forward rule applies: the excess can be deducted over the next two fiscal periods.

This measure helps lighten the financial burden of your energy renovation project in the long term while increasing the value of your real estate property.

Management of maintenance costs

As a homeowner in Murten, you can choose between deducting actual maintenance costs or applying a flat rate. For buildings over 10 years old, the flat rate is 20% of the rental value or gross income. For buildings under 10 years old, this rate is 10%.

It is crucial to note that investments in renewable energy, such as batteries, are treated separately from simple maintenance costs. Plan your budget with our RenoIndex tool to get a clear overview of costs before approaching local companies.

Why invest now?

The energy market is evolving rapidly, making self-consumption increasingly relevant. By installing a battery now, you secure your energy supply and protect yourself against rising electricity prices.

The tax carry-forward system in the Canton of Fribourg is a powerful lever to optimize your investment. By combining these deductions with careful planning via RenoIndex, you ensure the profitability of your project.

Do not delay in evaluating your needs to maximize your savings while actively contributing to the local energy transition in Murten.

Your project in 5 steps

  1. 1. Estimate

    Set a budget range with the estimator.

  2. 2. Grants

    Apply before work starts.

  3. 3. Quotes

    Compare at least 3 quotes.

  4. 4. Permit

    Check with the municipality whether a permit is needed.

  5. 5. Works

    Follow the site and do a written handover.

Grants and subsidies

No specific grant listed for this work. Maintenance tax deductions may still apply.

Companies in the area

Enosis Sàrl

3213 Liebistorf · about 7.4 km

Enosis develops biomethanation technologies to convert CO2 and surplus electricity into storable and sustainable green gas.

enosis-energies.com

Belec Sàrl

1580 Avenches · about 7.6 km

Belec Sàrl, based in Avenches, provides electrical installations for buildings and industry, as well as photovoltaic systems, heat pumps and energy storage systems.

belec.ch

ECONOVIA SA

1580 Avenches · about 7.6 km

Consultancy specializing in energy transitions, offering global renovation solutions to improve building thermal performance and energy efficiency.

econovia.ch

SolarTech Engineering SA

2074 Marin-Epagnier · about 11.3 km

SolarTech Engineering SA provides turnkey photovoltaic solutions from consulting to maintenance, including batteries and administrative procedures.

solartech-engineering.ch

Suggestions from the commercial register by distance and activity. Not an endorsement or partnership.

Frequently asked questions

Can I deduct the purchase of my battery from my taxes?

Yes, according to the Cantonal Tax Administration of Fribourg, investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements are deductible. If costs exceed the property's income, the balance can be carried forward to the next two years.

What storage capacity should I choose for my home?

You should not size based on panel power, but on your evening and night consumption. Use our RenoIndex estimator to assess the ideal capacity adapted to your household's energy profile.

How do I check battery compatibility?

Before purchasing, check the technical compatibility between the battery and your existing inverter. Seek advice from your certified installer to ensure that components communicate correctly for optimal performance.

What is the maintenance flat rate in the Canton of Fribourg?

The flat rate is 20% of the rental value for buildings over 10 years old and 10% for buildings under 10 years old. Energy investments are deducted additionally.

Useful local data

Rules of the canton of Fribourg

These rules apply across the whole canton, not only in this town.

Tax deductions

  • Carry-forward : L'excédent des frais d'investissement en matière d'énergie, d'efficacité énergétique et de protection de l'environnement peut être reporté sur les deux périodes fiscales suivantes.
  • Flat rate deduction : 20% (pour immeubles de plus de 10 ans); 10% (pour immeubles de moins de 10 ans)
  • Maintenance costs : Au choix: soit déduction des frais effectifs, soit un forfait de 20% de la valeur locative (20% de l'état locatif ou du revenu brut des immeubles) pour les immeubles de plus de 10 ans. Pour les immeubles de moins de 10 ans, le forfait est de 10%.
  • Energy investments : Les investissements en matière d'énergie renouvelable, d'amélioration de l'efficacité énergétique et de protection de l'environnement, ainsi que les frais de démolition en vue d'une construction de remplacement, sont déductibles. Si les frais déductibles dépassent le revenu de l'immeuble pour la période fiscale courante, l'excédent peut être reporté sur les deux périodes fiscales suivantes.

Source : Administration Cantonale des Impôts du Canton de Fribourg

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