Planted Solar
Planted Solar provides an integrated hardware and software platform designed to accelerate utility-scale solar deployment timelines. Their terrain-following arrays reduce land use by 50% and CapEx by utilizing 70% less steel compared to traditional systems. This platform enables faster time to power, improved labor productivity, and reduced execution risk for hyperscalers, IPPs, and EPCs.
- Clean Technology
- Construction Technology
- Energy
- Industrial Automation
Funding
Raised to date
$32MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
across 2 rounds
PCTB$12M · Series A
Announced Jul 2025
Disclosed cumulative: $32M
Founders
Founder details are not available yet.
Product
Problem
Traditional solar power plant construction faces challenges related to land constraints, varying terrains, and high labor costs, which can limit project feasibility and profitability. Existing solar racking systems often require significant earthwork and are not optimized for complex topographies, leading to increased civil risks and longer deployment times.
Solution
Planted Solar offers an integrated solution for rapid solar power plant deployment, combining high-density racking systems, automated assembly, and streamlined logistics. Their terrain-following array adapts to slopes up to 27%, minimizing the need for extensive earthwork and reducing hydrological impact. By automating the installation process and simplifying the supply chain, Planted Solar significantly reduces construction time, labor requirements, and overall project costs. Their approach enables developers to maximize energy yield per acre, turning more sites into viable solar projects.
Target Audience
Planted Solar targets energy project developers, solar technology innovators, and utility companies seeking to streamline solar power plant deployment, reduce costs, and maximize land utilization.
Features
- High-density racking system that doubles energy yield per acre compared to conventional solar plants
- Terrain-following array design that accommodates slopes up to 27%
- Automated assembly and installation process for faster and less labor-intensive construction
- Integrated design software that plans directly to assembly machines
- Simplified supply chain and logistics for easy field execution
- Reduced hydrological impact through terrain conformity and preservation of vegetation