GridShare does an encore: sold-out the campaign for the Augusta solar field

After the success of the first Ceprano solar park, GridShare has recorded a new goal: the Equity crowdfunding campaign for the Augusta photovoltaic plant has been sold out, collecting 100% of the expected economic objective in a few days. A result that confirms the growing interest of Italian investors in sustainable and accessible renewable energy projects and investment models.

The transaction, launched on the CrowdFundMe platform, attracted more than 100 investors, reaching a total collection of 887,000 euros. The funds will be used for the acquisition and management of an already operational solar field, located in Sicily, one of the territories with the highest solar radiation in Italy.

Augusta: the second piece of GridShare shared solar

The project of Augusta, unlike the Ceprano one (developed from scratch by GridShare), focuses on a system already existing and connected to the national network, operating since 2024. This is a photovoltaic plant with 999 kW of power, built with advanced technology, including panels JA Solar and a monoaxial solar tracking system, which optimizes production by following the movement of the Sun.

In the month of March alone, the plant generated more than 129,000 kWh of energy. The expected annual production is approximately 1.9 million kWh, equivalent to the consumption of about 700 Italian families.

Sold-out: what convinced investors?

There are several elements that have made the campaign for Augusta particularly attractive, quickly selling it out:

• System already operational: unlike other green projects still under development, Augusta immediately guarantees cash flows and a certain production forecast.
• Stable and encouraged return: starting from October 2025, the energy will be sold to a guaranteed fixed rate of 84.59 €/MWh for 20 years. Before that date, energy was sold on the free market, with sales estimates around 130 €/MWh.
• Expected return at 9.6% average per year: a combination of revenues from the sale of energy and the expected tax benefits for investors in innovative startups.
• 30% tax deduction: for the share of investment allocated to the increase in share capital, according to the regulations in force for innovative startups.

The GridShare formula: participation and sustainability

GridShare has been able to interpret the desire of Italian investors to actively participate in the energy transition process. With a minimum investment of 500 euros, it was possible to become partners in the project and share the revenues generated from the production of solar energy. This is a model of shared photovoltaic, which allows even those who cannot install a domestic system to access the economic and ecological benefits of solar energy.

The Augusta project was managed by innovative startup Ecofund Srl, with the technical collaboration of Regran, a company specialized in the construction and maintenance of photovoltaic systems. Regran herself invested directly in the project, subscribing a 5% share, testifying to the reliability and prospects of the initiative.

A turnkey investment, even for small savers

In addition to the technical strength of the plant and the convenience of the incentive structure, investors were attracted by the simplicity of the offer: no management, maintenance or red tape. GridShare takes care of everything, while members receive the economic flows deriving from the production and sale of energy.

Each investor also has access to a dedicated platform to monitor plant performance, revenues generated, production in real time and CO₂ savings. A transparent, professional and long-term oriented approach.

Conclusion: Augusta confirms the GridShare model

With the second sold-out campaign In less than a year, GridShare is confirmed as one of the most dynamic and credible realities in the world of Italian energy crowdfunding. The high level of adherence to the Augusta project shows that the public is increasingly ready to invest in solutions that combine economic performance, environmental sustainability and accessibility.

The success of the operation is a clear sign: shared photovoltaic it is no longer a utopia, but a concrete reality that opens the doors of green investment even to small savers.

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