feld.energy, a Bavaria-based Agri-PV startup, has raised €10 million in seed funding to scale its dual-use solar systems that allow farmers to grow crops and generate renewable power simultaneously. The round was led by HV Capital, with participation from Future Energy Ventures, AENU, and Angel Invest.
Founded in 2024 by Dr. Adrian Renner and Lukas Zels, feld.energy enables farmers to lease Agri-PV installations, earning over €100,000 across 20 years while continuing agricultural production. The systems provide additional income, reduce water use, and shield harvests from climate volatility, supporting both food security and renewable energy expansion.
“Securing this seed round is a decisive step forward for feld.energy. By empowering farmers to generate clean electricity without compromising food production, we improve agricultural resilience and accelerate the shift toward a climate-neutral economy.” ~ Renner, co-founder and CEO
The company will use the new capital to scale operations, expand its team, and strengthen its ability to deliver Agri-PV projects at speed. The model is already gaining traction as Europe faces land-use competition between agriculture and energy, with Germany aiming for 60% renewable energy by 2050.
Investors emphasized Agri-PV’s potential to reshape farming and energy. Jan Palasinski of Future Energy Ventures said the approach “brilliantly addresses the growing land competition for food and energy production, offering win-win solutions for farmers through diversified income and enhanced crop resilience.” David Kuczek of HV Capital added that feld.energy “has the potential to redefine how agriculture contributes to the energy transition.”
Fraunhofer ISE estimates that Germany could install up to 2,900 GW of Agri-PV, underlining the scale of the opportunity. Feld.energy aims to make Agri-PV mainstream, positioning farms as hybrid food-and-energy producers.
