What Younergy does

Younergy is a Swiss distributed solar energy company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Crissier (Lausanne area). The company designs, installs, finances, and operates rooftop photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers across Switzerland, with stated expansion into Portugal, Spain, and Germany via on-site Power Purchase Agreements. Its core technology stack comprises standard PV modules paired with Huawei inverters, BYD and Sonnen battery storage, and EV charging hardware, wrapped by a proprietary Youdera mobile monitoring platform (iOS/Android) for real-time production, consumption, and document management. The company employs over 16 engineers and operates from four Swiss regional offices (Crissier, Solothurn, Fribourg/Vuadens, Zurich) plus additional presence in Sion and Bern, with field installers and regional solar consultants handling sales and deployment directly to end customers.

Younergy operates two primary commercial models: Solar Abo, a zero-upfront-cost subscription under which Younergy retains equipment ownership and sells electricity to the customer at a fixed rate over a 20-year contract; and Solar Direct, a one-time-purchase model in which the customer owns the system and benefits from a 5-year warranty. Complementary revenue streams include battery storage and EV charging add-ons. Pricing is supported by an online solar savings calculator and a content-driven marketing funnel anchored by an educational blog, customer reviews (Google, Trustpilot), and a referral program. Enterprise and public-sector clients are served by a dedicated B2B team with custom ROI analysis.

Revenue is generated through long-duration recurring PPA-style subscriptions and one-time installation fees, with a cumulative installed base of more than 3,000 systems since founding. Capital structure includes early-stage grants from Venture Kick and Virtual Network, plus a CHF 7.7 million oversubscribed bond emission in December 2022 structured via decentralized finance to fund European expansion. Younergy is Swissolar-certified and positions itself on "Swiss Quality Engineering," with named commercial installations spanning automotive, insurance, education, sports, agriculture, printing, real estate, and municipal segments.

Name

Younergy

Legal name

Younergy Solar (Suisse) SA

Website

https://www.younergy.ch/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Younergy is a Swiss distributed solar energy company that designs, installs, finances, and operates rooftop photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers in Switzerland, with planned European expansion into Portugal, Spain, and Germany via on-site PPAs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Solar-as-a-service
• Photovoltaic systems
• Battery storage solutions
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Abo (Solar-as-a-Service / PPA): Younergy installs, owns, and operates solar systems on customer rooftops at zero upfront cost to the customer. Customers pay quarterly for electricity generated at a fixed or lower rate than local utilities, over a 20-year contract. This is a subscription/recurring revenue model with long-term contract lock-in.
2. Solar Direct (Direct Purchase): Customers purchase and own their solar system outright. Younergy handles installation, provides a 5-year warranty and maintenance package. Revenue is recognized as a one-time installation fee.
3. Battery Storage Add-on: Battery storage solutions (BYD Battery-Box Premium LVS, Sonnen Battery) offered as add-ons to both Solar Abo and Solar Direct packages, providing additional revenue per installation.
4. E-mobility Charging Solutions: EV charging stations offered as complementary products to solar installations, compatible with all major EV manufacturers and integrated with the solar system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Younergy designs, installs, and operates distributed rooftop photovoltaic solar systems for residential and commercial customers in Switzerland. The company sells two core models: Solar Abo, a zero-upfront-cost subscription service with a 20-year contract under which Younergy owns and maintains the equipment, and Solar Direct, a customer-owned purchase with a 5-year warranty. Complementary offerings include battery storage (BYD Battery-Box, Sonnen) and EV charging stations, all supported by the proprietary Youdera monitoring platform.

Product overview

Younergy offers a comprehensive solar energy portfolio centered around two main service models: Solar Abo (subscription-based solar-as-a-service with no upfront costs) and Solar Direct (customer-owned solar investment). The company provides Swiss Quality Engineering with local teams and 4 offices across Switzerland. Complementary offerings include Storage (battery solutions using BYD and Sonnen brands) and E-mobility (EV charging stations). A proprietary Youdera monitoring platform enables real-time energy tracking. Younergy serves both residential and commercial customers including property owners, companies, apartment owners through community solar programs, and land owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solar Abo: Subscription-based solar service offering with no upfront equipment costs, quarterly billing, 20-year contract with free maintenance and warranty coverage.
• Solar Direct

Products and services

• Solar Abo
• Solar Direct
• Storage
• E-mobility

Quantifiable outcome

• Average electricity cost savings of 20% to 30% over 20 years for Solar Direct customers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Air GlaciersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025For the Balcons du Rhône project in Valais, Younergy coordinated with Air Glaciers to perform helicopter deliveries of solar materials to buildings located in high mountain terrain difficult to access by road. Air Glaciers defined unloading zones and guaranteed safe delivery of materials.
• Ommilos Solutions ImmobilièresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOmmilos solutions immobilières partnered with Younergy on the Corseaux PPE condominium project as the property management company managing the building's renovation. They recommended Younergy's Solar Abo subscription model to allow the project to launch without upfront investment.
• SwissolarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYounergy is shown as a Swissolar-certified professional installer, using Swissolar's branding on its website. Swissolar is the Swiss professional association for solar energy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Helion Energy: Swiss solar installer and renewable energy provider directly competing in the Swiss distributed rooftop market with both ownership and subscription/PPA-style offerings. Closest geographic and product peer to Younergy in its home market.
• Zolar: German online platform for residential solar planning, financing and installation including subscription-style offerings. Competes with Younergy for solar leads and EPC capacity in the DACH region.
• Enpal: Germany's largest residential solar-as-a-service provider, offering a zero-upfront solar lease/PPA with battery and EV charging add-ons - the direct European analog to Younergy's Solar Abo model and a key competitor as Younergy enters the German market.
• Otovo: Norway-headquartered European residential solar subscription and installation provider operating across multiple European markets. Same fundamental business model as Younergy's Solar Abo at greater scale.
• 1Komma5° (1.5 degrees): European distributed energy company combining rooftop solar, storage, heat pumps and EV charging under a recurring-contract model. Directly comparable on business architecture to Younergy and expanding internationally.

Emerging players

• SunRoof: Swedish/Polish integrated solar roof and installation company with a recurring-revenue component. Comparable on integrated rooftop solar + energy ecosystem, with partial geographic overlap as Younergy expands.
• Be.Energy: European distributed solar subscription provider operating in Germany and other markets. Smaller but rapidly scaling solar-as-a-service player with overlapping subscription-PPA mechanics.

Broad incumbents

• E.ON: Large European energy utility offering bundled rooftop solar, battery and EV charging products in Germany and adjacent markets. A potential partner and competitor with much broader reach as Younergy expands into DE/PT/ES.
• Axpo: Major Swiss energy company with growing distributed solar and PPA offerings for commercial customers. A logical potential partner or competitor for Younergy's enterprise/B2B Swiss pipeline.
• Solarwatt: German PV manufacturer and installer offering glass-glass modules, storage systems and full rooftop solutions. Comparable in end-to-end solar offering but with proprietary module manufacturing as a differentiator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/younergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/younergy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors2 records

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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