Solarify secures new financing to advance its digital platform for solar asset optimization

Bern-based cleantech Solarify has secured new financing to accelerate the development of its Digital Energy Hub, a platform designed to support intelligent management and optimization of solar installations. The company has received a loan guarantee from the Swiss Technology Fund, while pension fund Abendrot has increased its financial commitment to Solarify’s expansion. Both developments support the company’s efforts to strengthen the role of distributed solar assets within a flexible and sustainable energy system.

Solarify operates more than 150 crowd-financed solar installations across Switzerland. Its participative 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 carrying the initial investment cost. The approach has proven particularly suitable for agricultural operations, municipalities, care facilities and SMEs with underused roof surfaces.

Financing to expand Solarify’s digital capabilities

With the new financing, Solarify aims to enhance the performance and economic value of solar installations for all stakeholders. The Technology Fund guarantees loans to Swiss companies developing innovative products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, making Solarify an eligible beneficiary due to its contribution to renewable energy generation. Pension fund Abendrot, known for its sustainability-focused investment strategy, has also expanded its support.

Since its founding, Solarify has implemented more than 150 installations ranging from small systems of 100 to 200 panels to larger projects exceeding 1,000 panels. In total, the company has installed more than 35’000 panels with a combined capacity of over 14 megawatts. These installations have collectively produced more than 20 gigawatt-hours of electricity, following the growth trajectory outlined in Solarify’s earlier milestones.

Solarify plans to expand the Digital Energy Hub to enable large-scale battery storage and smart energy management, allowing customers to store surplus electricity or optimize its sale according to market conditions.