RP Global has launched a crowdfunding initiative with Enerfip to support the construction of its Schöntal and Widdern hybrid solar projects in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
The two projects have a combined capacity of 14.2 MWp of ground-mounted solar and will be commissioned in December 2026. Schöntal also incorporates a 5 MW battery energy storage system, which will be operational in April 2027, while a second-stage battery hybridisation is envisaged for Widdern. The financing is being structured in stages through bond offerings distributed by Enerfip. The overall framework provides up to €4.36 million for Schöntal and up to €2.8 million for Widdern, alongside sponsor equity.
“Crowdfunding is a useful addition to our financing toolkit. It complements our own capital and broadens our options, helping us bring both projects into operation efficiently, while involving stakeholders by giving them the opportunity to participate directly in the projects,” said Jorge Rodriguez, CFO of RP Global.
The crowdfunding structure complements RP Global’s own equity during the construction phase. It is designed as bridge financing, with repayment expected through longer-term local bank refinancing or, alternatively, a future project sale.
Beyond diversifying funding sources, the initiative provides individual investors with a possibility to directly support the energy transition. The published investor terms provide a gross annual interest rate of 6.5% over 18 months. The bonds are supported by first-ranking pledges over the shares of the respective project companies.
Construction of Schöntal and Widdern began in June 2026. The total financing requirements for these projects are €6.5 million and €4.66 million respectively. The funds raised through Enerfip are expected to cover up to 70% of the projects’ cost. For Widdern, a later increase in financing may be considered for the project’s planned battery hybridisation.
Both projects have received grid-connection approval and were selected through Germany’s EEG auction mechanism, which provides a minimum reference level of remuneration for electricity sold on the market. This gives the projects longer-term revenue visibility while retaining the ability to benefit from market prices above the EEG reference level.
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