Germany-based hep solar has introduced the “hep solar Invest ELTIF,” a Luxembourg-based open-ended fund under European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) 2.0 regulations. Classified as an Article 9 impact fund under SFDR, it aims to support climate protection, COâ‚‚ reduction, and energy efficiency. The fund invests in photovoltaic and fixed energy storage assets across planning, construction, and operational phases. Its geographic focus includes Europe, Canada, the USA, and Japan. Retail, semi-professional, and institutional investors can participate, with savings plans starting at €25. A minimum holding period of 24 months and a 12-month notice period apply. Share valuation is conducted daily, excluding December 24 and 31. HANSAINVEST LUX S.A. acts as the AIFM, with HEP Kapitalverwaltung AG as investment advisor and Donner & Reuschel Luxembourg S.A. managing financial instruments. Earlier, hep Solar partnered with MMR Projekt to co-develop a 20MW solar project in Germany, further aligning with its ELTIF fund’s investment scope.