CSC & vCSC: Make the most of your solar energy and reduce your electricity costs
Maximize your self-consumption with a collective self-consumption (CSC) program. Reduce your electricity costs, increase the value of your property, and take an active role in shaping your energy future. Find out everything you need to know about the benefits of CSC and virtual CSC (vCSC) here.
Your benefits with the " smart-me " solution
Manage all consumption data for your property digitally and in real time. The data is securely transmitted from our meters via Wi-Fi to the smart-me cloud, where you can easily edit it in the web portal. This provides the ideal foundation for (v)CSC in apartment buildings or commercial properties.
Full legal compliance
Our MID- and load profile-certified meters ensure that billing complies with all legal requirements in Switzerland and Germany.
Automated billing
Create consumption-based, VEWA-compliant bills for electricity, heating, water, and e-mobility with just a few clicks and save valuable time.
Optimize self-consumption
Intelligently manage large consumers such as heat pumps or charging stations using available solar power. Our real-time data can be exported to third-party systems via open interfaces.
Multilevel Load Management
Prevent costly peak loads and ensure stable, cost-effective operation of your charging infrastructure.
Intuitive user interface
Visualize all measurement data for electricity, heat, water, and e-mobility clearly and in real time on our web portal.
Data Export for ESCO
Export all measurement data in common formats—ideal for billing, network analysis, or sharing with your energy service company (ESCO).
One solution for all situations: CSC and vCSC
Whether CSC or vCSC— smart-me, you have the perfect, legally compliant solution for automated measurement and billing of real-time data.
What is a CSC?
A CSC brings together producers and consumers on a single property to form a community. Locally generated solar power is distributed directly to tenants or condominium owners in the same building and consumed there.
The role of smart-me: We provide accurate, certified meters and software for fully automated, consumption-based billing and the visualization of real-time data within the building.
What is a virtual CSC?
An vCSC makes it possible to virtually connect several neighboring properties or buildings into a single entity, even if they have separate connections to the public grid.
The role of smart-me: Our platform consolidates data from all connected meters and generates transparent, standardized billing for the entire virtual community.
Who is the CSC and vC smart-me 's solution ideal for?
Electricians & Solar Installers
Offer your customers a flexible, future-proof system that is suitable for both new and existing buildings and precisely meets all their needs. Easy installation and commissioning guaranteed.
Energy Service Company (ESCO)
Unlock new, data-driven services with the smart-me Cloud. Optimize your customers’ energy consumption with real-time data and play an active and profitable role in shaping the energy transition.
Property Management / Owners
Take advantage of legally compliant, consumer-friendly, and fully automated billing that saves you valuable time, money, and administrative effort.
Real estate developer
Equip your projects with modern, sustainable infrastructure, offer your tenants or buyers real added value, and optimize the efficiency and return on investment of your property at the same time. Our products are Swiss Minergie-certified.
Projects in the field
Our technology successfully solves complex challenges and is already being used in over 11,000 CSC projects.
CSC Lot 37, Seewen
In this pioneering project involving 18 condominium owners' associations, energy is intelligently networked. Electricity, heat, water, and e-mobility are optimally managed and utilized to ensure an efficient, local supply.
vCSC reference object
A smart energy solution connects five apartment buildings and one commercial building. Forty apartments share locally generated electricity and heat, which are intelligently controlled and efficiently distributed.
CSC Inwil Village, Baar
smart-me s are used in this modern housing development consisting of eight houses. Electricity, heating, cooling, and water consumption are recorded digitally, enabling transparent and fair billing.
The Road to Success
From solar power to billing—in 4 automated steps.
1. Easy installation
Your local smart-me partner installs the certified smart-me meters at the appropriate locations (production facilities, apartments, common areas). The meters connect seamlessly to the smart-me cloud and do not require any complicated additional gateway devices.
2. Complete data collection
From the very first second, smart-me meters measure all energy flows in real time. The data is stored securely on our servers in Switzerland and is available to you at any time. The devices have local data storage in case of an unplanned cloud outage.
3. Smart Management in the Portal
Set individual rates for electricity, heat, or water. Easily define virtual rates—for example, for solar or battery power—and enable flexible, fair, transparent, and fully digital energy billing for all users.
4. Billing with a single click
Select the billing period and click “Create invoice.” The system automatically generates a detailed, legally compliant, and personalized PDF invoice for each participant and sends it electronically.
This is how vCSC works
More flexibility for your self-consumption
The virtual CSC (vCSC) digitally connects geographically separated buildings to form a single energy community—without the need for costly modifications to the grid connection.
Billing is just as straightforward as with a conventional CSC. You install the metering points as usual in your smart-me account and configure them directly in the cloud for management and billing. The result: each participating party receives transparent billing based on actual consumption. Data from existing Distribution System Operator (DSO) meters can be imported directly via swisseldex.
It should be noted that this does not involve real-time data. In this case, smart-me recommends replacing the existing DSO meters with our product, the Nimbus 100A.
No expensive renovations
Connect buildings digitally without making costly modifications to the electrical infrastructure. This saves money and speeds up your project.
Maximum cost-effectiveness
Solar power used directly is billed without additional grid fees. This makes self-consumption more efficient and profitable.
Flexible Participation
Even buildings without their own PV system can connect to and benefit from locally generated solar power.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About CSC and vCSC
What is required to establish a CSC with smart-me?
For a CSC with smart-me, you essentially need smart, MID-certified meters and optional e-charging stations, as well as the corresponding cloud licenses for billing. Our certified partners will be happy to assist you with the implementation of your project.
What are the advantages of a (v)CSC with smart-me compared to models offered by energy suppliers?
Above all, you benefit from significant cost savings and greater independence. Since there is only one main grid connection, many fixed fees are incurred only once. In addition, you set the price of your solar power yourself, making you less dependent on the rates charged by energy suppliers.
Are there any legal differences between a CSC and a vCSC?
No, legally, CSCs and vCSCs are treated equally in Switzerland. The difference is purely technical: a CSC connects participants on a single property, while a vCSC digitally connects several neighboring properties into a community.
Is billing with a smart-me (v)CSC easy?
Yes, absolutely. Billing is automated with the click of a button. The system generates a legally compliant PDF invoice with a QR code for each participant. For even greater convenience, you can simply outsource the entire process—including collection—to smart-me autobill.
Can individual tenants or users see how much solar power they have used themselves and how much it has cost?
Yes, full transparency is guaranteed. Every user can view their real-time consumption and the percentage of solar power they have used at any time in the smart-me app and web portal. The cost savings achieved through cheaper solar power are clearly and comprehensively shown on the monthly bill.
Is debt collection handled for end consumers?
Yes, we can handle that for you if you'd like. Our smart-me auto-billing service is a comprehensive package in which smart-me or our partners handle the entire process, from invoicing to collection. This completely eliminates any administrative work on your part.
Is the smart-me CSC solution compatible with electric charging stations?
Yes, 100%. Our solution is perfectly designed for e-mobility. Our e-charging stations are seamlessly integrated, and the charging current is automatically billed to each user based on consumption. In addition, intelligent load management ensures optimal power distribution between the building and the vehicles.
Kilian Cadilek
Sales Manager for CSC and vCSC
Start your project with smart-me
Kilian Cadilek is our expert on CSC, vCSC, and self-consumption solutions. He will be happy to use his expertise to help you find the optimal, legally compliant solution for your needs.
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