Description of the portfolio company
Feld Energy is a Germany-based Agri-PV developer combining renewable energy generation with the continued agricultural use of farmland. The company uses a highly digital and standardised approach to develop small-scale solar projects, primarily in Southern Germany. By integrating solar installations into working farms, Feld Energy enables farmers to diversify their income while retaining the majority of their land for agricultural production. Its software-enabled development platform identifies suitable locations with available grid capacity and streamlines farmer acquisition, permitting, construction and operations. This allows Feld Energy to bring distributed renewable energy projects online faster than traditional, large-scale solar developments.
Investment rationale
Europe must rapidly expand renewable energy generation while preserving productive agricultural land. Conventional ground-mounted solar projects can create land-use conflicts and face lengthy permitting and grid-connection processes. Feld Energy addresses these challenges through Agri-PV, allowing food production and renewable energy generation to coexist on the same land. The company benefits from supportive German regulation, including accelerated permitting for qualifying Agri-PV projects and long-term revenue support. Through its industrialised approach, grid-mapping capabilities and strong relationships with farmers, Feld Energy can develop a scalable portfolio of standardised projects. The investment supports the decarbonisation of the energy system, strengthens energy resilience and creates additional, predictable income opportunities for farmers.
