Enpal, a Berlin-based solar startup, has raised a €150m Series C round from SoftBank to expand its residential rooftop solar systems across Germany. The round comes as Europe’s gas crisis continues to spark increased interest in renewable energy solutions.
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October 18, 2021
SoftBank puts €150m into solar startup Enpal as energy prices surge
The cash injection brings Enpal’s total funding to €780m.
Miriam Partington and Freya Pratty
2 min read
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