For investors
Invest in Agri-PV
Sustainable returns with a double benefit: solar energy and agriculture.
What return does Agri-PV deliver?
Agri-PV projects achieve an equity return of 14-20% with annual revenue of around 110,000 EUR per MWp. Remuneration is secured for 20 years under the EEG. In addition, the CAP subsidy for the agricultural area remains in place.
Returns at a glance
Equity return
14-20%
before tax
Annual revenue
~110k EUR
per MWp
EEG duration
20 years
guaranteed
Amortization
7-10 years
typical
Agri-PV vs. ground-mounted solar
| Criterion | Agri-PV | Ground-mounted |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural use | Yes, preserved | No, given up |
| EEG surcharge | Higher (+1.2 ct/kWh) | Standard |
| CAP subsidy | Preserved | Lost |
| Land efficiency | Dual use ~160% | Single use 100% |
| Lease income | Solar + agriculture | Only solar |
| Public acceptance | High (farmers benefit) | Often disputed |
| Permits | Privileged possible | More complex |
Investment models
Direct project participation
Invest directly in an Agri-PV project as owner or co-investor. Highest return, full control.
Return: 14-20% equity
Lease income
As a land owner, lease your land for Agri-PV while keeping agricultural use.
2,000-3,000 EUR/ha lease
EEG-secured remuneration
The feed-in tariff is legally guaranteed for 20 years. Agri-PV receives additional surcharges.
20 years of planning certainty
Frequently asked questions for investors
What return does an Agri-PV investment deliver?
Agri-PV projects typically achieve an equity return of 14-20% before tax. Annual revenue is around 110,000 EUR per installed MWp. The exact return depends on location, system type and marketing model.
What is the difference between Agri-PV and ground-mounted solar?
With Agri-PV, agricultural use is preserved — the land is used twice. Ground-mounted solar excludes farming. Agri-PV therefore receives higher EEG surcharges and the CAP subsidy remains intact.
How secure is the remuneration?
The EEG feed-in tariff is legally guaranteed for 20 years. Agri-PV receives an additional surcharge compared to ground-mounted solar. In addition, long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) are possible.
What investment models are available?
There are three main models: (1) Direct project participation as owner or co-investor, (2) Lease income as land owner, (3) EEG-secured remuneration via feed-in models. DoppelErnte advises on all variants.
What is the minimum investment amount?
Typical Agri-PV projects have investment volumes from around 800,000 EUR (for 1 MWp). For smaller participations please contact us — we also broker co-investment opportunities.
How long until the first returns?
From first consultation to commissioning typically takes 6-18 months (planning, permits, construction). Revenue starts flowing immediately after commissioning via the EEG feed-in tariff.
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