Solarify raises over CHF 24 million as its crowd-financed solar projects surpass 20 GWh

Bern-based start-up Solarify has achieved a major milestone in its mission to democratize solar energy investment. The company’s crowd-financed installations have now generated more than 20 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity, enough to power thousands of Swiss households, and it has raised over CHF 24 million from private and corporate investors since its founding in 2016.

Solarify’s innovative model enables individuals and companies to co-finance solar plants by purchasing shares representing individual panels. Investors receive regular payouts from the sale of the electricity produced, while roof owners benefit from large-scale installations without bearing the initial costs. This collaborative approach has proven particularly effective for farms, municipalities, care facilities, and SMEs with unused roof space.

The company has installed more than 35,000 solar panels with a total capacity exceeding 14 megawatts, across 150 projects. Its largest facility, located in Movelier (canton of Jura), comprises over 1,800 panels. In 2024, Solarify doubled both the number of completed installations and the total amount of capital raised, achieving an average annual revenue growth of around 35 percent over the past three years.

Exciting new opportunities

Amid the transformation of Switzerland’s energy market under the revised Energy Act, Solarify has strengthened its leadership team and product range. Co-founder Aurel Schmid stepped down from operational management in mid-2025 but remains Chairman of the Board, while the executive team expanded from four to seven members to support continued growth.

Looking ahead, Solarify plans to integrate large-scale battery storage into its projects, enabling customers to store solar energy or sell it at optimal prices via smart, automated management systems. “These regulatory changes make the solar market more complex, but they also open up exciting new opportunities,” says Lukas Krienbuehl, Head of Crowdfunding and Marketing.

By combining renewable energy, digital innovation, and participative financing, Solarify continues to make the energy transition more accessible, and more profitable, for all.