Voltiris Wins GreenTech Challenge, Set to Innovate Latin American Agriculture
Mexico City, Wednesday, 5 February 2025.
Voltiris, a Dutch start-up, wins GreenTech Americas challenge, showcasing its innovative greenhouse solar energy solutions for Latin American markets at the upcoming exhibition in March 2025.
Breakthrough Victory in Mexico
On February 4, 2025, Voltiris emerged victorious in the prestigious start-and-scale-up challenge, a collaborative initiative by GreenTech Americas and the Netherlands Embassy in Mexico [1][3]. The Dutch start-up’s innovative greenhouse solar energy system, which generates electricity without compromising crop yields, impressed the distinguished jury panel comprising representatives from key industry organizations [1]. This achievement comes shortly after Voltiris secured CHF 4.8 million (over 5 million euros) in seed financing on January 26, 2025, demonstrating strong market confidence in their technology [4].
Revolutionary Technology for Sustainable Agriculture
Voltiris’s groundbreaking system employs spectral filtering panels combined with efficient 2-axis solar tracking, offering a cost-effective solution that requires no building permits [1]. The technology has already proven its worth through 12 commercial projects across Europe [4]. Nicolas Weber, Co-Founder & CEO of Voltiris, emphasizes that their solution enables growers to leverage greenhouse surfaces for clean, competitive, and independent energy production [4]. The company, headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, has established strategic partnerships with major energy utilities, marking significant strides in sustainable greenhouse technology [4].
Latin American Market Expansion
As part of their victory, Voltiris has secured a prominent position at the upcoming GreenTech Americas exhibition, scheduled for March 25-27, 2025, at the Querétaro Congress Center in Mexico [1][3]. The prize includes flight tickets to Mexico and a dedicated booth at the show, where Voltiris will have the opportunity to pitch their innovation on the GreenTech Stage [1]. This platform will facilitate Voltiris’s entry into the Latin American horticulture market, aligning with their recent expansion plans following their substantial seed funding [4].
Industry Recognition and Future Prospects
The jury’s decision highlighted Voltiris’s exceptional visibility, innovation, and sustainability credentials [1]. Notably, the company was also nominated for the GreenTech Concept Award at GreenTech Amsterdam [2], demonstrating their growing influence in the global horticultural technology sector. With their recent financing round co-led by EquityPitcher Ventures, 3M Ventures, and Climate Tech VC fund Satgana [4], Voltiris is positioned to accelerate their commercial expansion and further optimize their technology performance for the benefit of sustainable agriculture worldwide.