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Starting March 1, the Canton of Neuchâtel will offer financial support of 800 francs per battery installation, along with 80 francs per kilowatt-hour of storage capacity for solar energy systems. This initiative aims to increase self-consumption of locally produced solar electricity, contributing to the region's renewable energy supply.

The subsidies cover approximately 15 to 20% of the acquisition cost for an average installation of 12 kWh, adequate for a household of four. The program also seeks to sustain solar growth amid decreasing feed-in tariffs and allows homeowners to store excess electricity for nighttime use, while also providing backup power during outages.