What Sunfarming does

Sunfarming GmbH is a German renewable energy developer founded in 2003 and headquartered in Erkner near Berlin, specializing in Agri-Photovoltaic (Agri-PV) systems that enable dual-use of agricultural land for simultaneous solar power generation and farming. The company operates a fully integrated platform spanning project development, EPC construction, operations and maintenance (O&M), and asset management, with a track record of approximately 700 MW of executed solar PV projects across Europe and 350+ MW currently under O&M contracts. Its product portfolio includes utility-scale Agri-PV installations featuring elevated bifacial glass-glass module structures (minimum 2.10m height), specialized systems for fruit and wine growing (Umbrella System), moorland photovoltaics, animal welfare systems, and a Home Solar division for residential customers. Sunfarming is a wholly-owned member of Cube Green Energy Group, integrating solar with wind and battery storage for hybrid renewable solutions, and operates a Polish subsidiary (SUNfarming Polska Sp. z o.o.) for Central European expansion.

The company's revenue model combines one-time project development and EPC fees with recurring O&M subscription revenue and Home Solar hardware sales. It also operates as an issuer of corporate bonds (€7.5M raised in 2020, up to €10M planned for 2025/2030) and utilizes crowdfunding platforms (econeers) to enable retail investor participation in specific solar parks. Sunfarming's flagship project, Klimapark Steinhöfel in Brandenburg, is planned at up to 753 MWp across 500 hectares with construction begun in Q4 2025, representing a step-change in project scale. The company has won multiple industry awards (Intersolar 2017, GreenTec 2018, Eurosolar 2019, Energy Globe 2019) and serves farmers, municipalities, commercial enterprises, investors, and private homeowners across Germany and Poland. The company employs 251–500 people and is led by three Managing Directors: Martin Tauschke, Thies Schrum, and Steve Riedel-Finder.

Name

Sunfarming

Legal name

SUNfarming GmbH

Website

https://sunfarming.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sunfarming is a German Agri-Photovoltaic developer and EPC operator enabling dual-use of farmland for solar generation and agriculture, serving farmers, municipalities, commercial clients, and homeowners across Europe with an integrated development-to-O&M platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Photovoltaic Project Development and Operations

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar PV Power Plant EPC (Utility-Scale) (EUAEAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)

Keywords

• Solar PV systems
• Agri-photovoltaic installations
• Solar project development
• Home solar solutions
• Photovoltaic O&M services

Headquarters

HQ city

Erkner

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Solar Project Development and Construction: SUNfarming develops, constructs, and sells solar PV projects including Agri-PV installations. Revenue is generated through project development fees, EPC contracts, and project sales to investors. The company has successfully executed approximately 700 MW of solar PV projects across Europe.
2. Operations & Maintenance (O&M): SUNfarming provides customized monitoring systems and professional system maintenance including module cleaning for private and commercial PV systems. Service teams manage over 350 MW of solar parks under O&M contracts.
3. Corporate Bond Issuance: SUNfarming raises capital through corporate bond issuances. The company launched a 5.25% bond 2025/2030 (ISIN: DE000A4DFSB3) with planned issue volume up to €10 million for refinancing and forward-looking solar/energy storage projects. Previous bonds have been successfully placed.
4. Crowdfunding Investment Products: SUNfarming offers direct investment opportunities in specific solar parks through crowdfunding platforms. Examples include the Sonnewalde project (€350,000 raised in 33 days) and Rathenow solar park (€750,000 funding target) with 4% fixed yield plus bonus interest.
5. Home Solar Systems: Sale and installation of PV systems and storage solutions for private homeowners, including direct electricity concepts for sports clubs with roof lease arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SUNfarming develops, constructs and operates photovoltaic (PV) solar systems, with a flagship specialization in Agri-Photovoltaic (Agri-PV) dual-use installations that enable simultaneous renewable energy generation and agricultural cultivation on the same land. The company offers a fully integrated value chain spanning project development, EPC construction, O&M services (covering over 350 MW of solar parks) and asset management, alongside residential Home Solar systems with battery storage, and raises capital through corporate bonds and crowdfunding.

Product overview

SUNfarming is a renewable energy developer specializing in photovoltaic (PV) projects, operating as a fully integrated platform with end-to-end capabilities from project development to O&M and asset management. The product portfolio is organized around four core offerings: (1) Eco- and Agri-Solar Plants — the flagship product line including multiple sub-products such as SUNfarming Agri-Photovoltaics, Animal Welfare Systems, Moorland Photovoltaics, the Umbrella System for fruit and wine cultivation, and Eco-Solar — all enabling dual-use of agricultural land for energy and farming; (2) Home Solar — residential PV systems sold alongside optional Home Solar Storage battery systems and a Solar Electricity Calculator; (3) Service and Maintenance — monitoring, maintenance, and module cleaning for over 350 MW of solar parks; and (4) Food & Energy — training and urban concepts for developing regions. The flagship project is Klimapark Steinhöfel, one of Europe's largest agri-PV installations at up to 753 MWp. The company also offers corporate bonds as financial instruments for investors. Notably, SUNfarming has recently incorporated drone technology (DJI Matrice 4T) for thermal analysis and survey work across its solar and wind installations, enhancing service and planning capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SUNfarming Food & Energy: Training and development program combining food production with renewable energy, including F.E.E.D. (Food & Energy Education Development) programme
• SUNfarming Agri-Photovoltaics
• SUNfarming Home Solar
• SUNfarming Eco-Solar
• SUNfarming Umbrella System

Products and services

• SUNfarming Agri-Photovoltaics Dual-use photovoltaic installations that elevate solar panels to at least 2.10m in height to allow simultaneous agricultural cultivation beneath the array, enabling co-location of energy production and farming. Targeted at farmers, agricultural enterprises and project developers across Europe.
• SUNfarming Animal Welfare Systems Agri-PV systems designed for animal husbandry applications, providing shade and shelter for livestock while generating solar power. Targeted at livestock farmers and agricultural operations.
• SUNfarming Moorland Photovoltaics Photovoltaic installations on moorland and rewetted peatland areas, supporting ecosystem restoration alongside renewable energy generation. Targeted at landowners and conservation-focused project developers.
• SUNfarming Umbrella System Elevated solar canopy systems designed for fruit and wine cultivation, providing protection from weather (hail, rain, sun) while generating solar electricity. Targeted at fruit growers, winegrowers and horticultural businesses.
• SUNfarming Eco-Solar Eco-solar systems that combine solar energy generation with ecological multi-use concepts, promoting biodiversity through flowering seed mixes and extensive sheep grazing. Targeted at municipalities, conservation organizations and landowners focused on biodiversity.
• Home Solar Rooftop solar PV systems for residential customers, offering secure, environmentally-friendly electricity generation with cost savings and independence from rising electricity prices. Sold and installed directly by SUNfarming to private homeowners in Germany.
• SUNfarming Home Solar Storage Systems Battery storage systems for residential solar installations, enabling increased self-consumption of generated solar electricity and enhanced energy independence for homeowners.
• Service and Maintenance Monitoring systems and professional maintenance services for private and commercial PV systems, including module cleaning. The SUNfarming service team manages over 350 MW of solar parks under recurring O&M contracts.
• Food & Energy Concept combining food production and renewable energy generation, including training programmes and urban energy concepts for developing regions. Includes F.E.E.D. (Food & Energy Education Development) projects and the SUNfarming Food & Energy Training Concept.
• SUNfarming Corporate Bond Corporate bond instruments issued by SUNfarming for investment purposes, including the 5-year 5.25% bond 2025/2030 (ISIN: DE000A4DFSB3) with a planned issue volume of up to €10 million, listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange Open Market. Targeted at public bond investors seeking exposure to German solar assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 savings of approximately 5,000 tons annually per 13.5 MW installation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SPIEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 28 August 2024SPIE, an independent European market leader for multi-technical services in energy and communications sectors, is collaborating with SUNfarming to build the substation for Klimapark Steinhöfel. SPIE provides all services from construction permit and implementation planning to material procurement, primary and secondary planning, installation, and commissioning. The substation with four transformers will ensure reliable delivery of generated energy to the existing 110 kV high-voltage network.
• BRM e.v.minorOthers · 1 January 2003SUNfarming has been a member of BRM e.v. since 2003.
• Cube Green Energy GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUNfarming is a member of the Cube Green Energy Group, a Berlin-based renewable energy developer and power producer. The group leads the market in repowering onshore wind farms and developing Agri-PV projects while integrating battery storage solutions to enable 24/7 renewable power. As part of the group, SUNfarming provides comprehensive solutions from Agri-PV and photovoltaics to wind energy.
• E.DIS Netz GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationE.DIS Netz GmbH is the regional distribution network operator connecting SUNfarming's Klimapark Steinhöfel project to the high-voltage grid through 110 kV cable systems.
• NWU (likely local partner)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNWU is listed as a project partner in international project context.
• econeersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributoreconeers crowdfunding platform hosts SUNfarming solar park investment opportunities, enabling retail investors to participate in renewable energy projects.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Next2Sun Technology: Germany-based specialist in vertical bifacial Agri-PV systems. Closely comparable to Sunfarming's core Agri-PV dual-use thesis and a direct competitor for European utility-scale Agri-PV tenders.
• IBC Solar: Established German solar EPC and PV system distributor serving residential, commercial, and utility-scale markets. Comparable integrated business model across PV development, components, and O&M.
• Enpal: Berlin-headquartered residential solar lease and battery-storage provider. Direct competitor for Sunfarming's Home Solar division and storage offerings in the German residential market.
• 1Komma5°: German scale-up offering residential solar, heat pumps, and e-mobility as a holistic home energy product. Competes directly with Sunfarming's Home Solar and storage product line.

Broad incumbents

• ABO Wind: German renewable energy developer with wind and solar project development plus O&M. Comparable project-development-and-operation model, though historically wind-dominant; competes for the same German Agri-PV and utility-scale solar pipeline.
• JUWI: German renewable energy project developer covering wind, solar, and hybrid projects with O&M services. Competes for utility-scale and Agri-PV tenders and offers a similar integrated platform.
• BayWa r.e. Munich-based global renewable energy developer, EPC, and wholesale distributor with significant Agri-PV exposure. Competes for European utility-scale and Agri-PV projects with greater capital resources.
• Enertrag: German renewable energy company combining wind, solar, and hybrid projects with O&M and energy trading. Comparable integrated renewables developer profile and target customer set.
• EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg: Large German utility actively developing utility-scale solar and Agri-PV projects. Represents the broader-incumbent competitor that can underwrite much larger projects than Sunfarming.

Regional players

• Kragujevac Solarpark / GreenRock Energy Holding: Regional European solar developer with comparable Agri-PV and dual-use project focus. Operates in similar Central European geographies where Sunfarming has concentrated its activities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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