Arche natural house in Zahna-Elster: pioneer for sustainable energy!

Arche natural house in Zahna-Elster: pioneer for sustainable energy!

A strong sign of sustainable entrepreneurship recently set the Arche Naturhaus GmbH in Zahna-Elster, in the Wittenberg district. During a visit as part of his summer tour, Energy Minister Prof. Dr. Armin Willingmann as a lighthouse for sustainable energies. Arche Naturhaus specializes in timber construction and carpentry work and brings a fresh air to the industry with a resource-saving production. The company is investing vigorously in the energy efficiency of its company headquarters, including in addition to photovoltaic systems, the use of electrical forklifts. It is also planned to build a power storage company that is intended to further drive the energy self -suffering.

It is particularly gratifying that Arche Naturhaus GmbH receives energy from the Saxony-Anhalt program for its projects. This funding is part of a total investment of around 276,000 euros, which includes the renewal of windows, the strengthening of thermal insulation and the expansion of photovoltaic capacities. The planned power storage, which is funded from the Saxony-Anhalt program with 34,400 euros, has a capacity of 92 kWh and will cost around 68,800 euros.

funding programs to support companies

Such support in Saxony-Anhalt is not uncommon. A total of over 6.7 million euros flowed from the new funding programs for 45 applications by the end of June 2025, which resulted in company investments of proud 29.5 million euros. Up to date, 15 applications have been granted within the Saxony-Anhalt program, which were funded with 366,000 euros and total investments of 1.05 million euros. The Saxony-Anhalt program includes 42 million euros, supports companies in the introduction of renewable energies and conversion to energy-efficient systems.

Another relevant support program is Saxony-Anhalt's publicity, which aims to increase energy efficiency in public buildings-such as daycare centers and schools. With a volume of almost 89 million euros, financed by the European Fund for Regional Development (ERDRE), applications can submit applications by the end of June 2027. This shows how Ernst Saxony-Anhalt takes the path to climate neutrality and how strongly the domestic economy is encouraged to become future-proof.

need for action and opportunities for companies

Companies that want to invest in energy -efficient technologies have a variety of options: In addition to grants of up to 50 percent, there is also support for energy audits. These help to identify specific savings potential and to analyze the economic aspects of energy consumption. Funding by the BAFA ensures that the consulting costs can be significantly reduced, which is a welcome relief for many small and medium -sized companies (SMEs).

It is becoming increasingly clear that companies that rely on sustainability not only make a contribution to climate protection, but can also create economic advantages for themselves. Arche Naturhaus GmbH impressively shows how climate protection and economy can go hand in hand. For further information on the funding opportunities, the websites of the State of Saxony-Anhalt and the Saxony-Anhalt investment bank are recommended: mwu.sachsen-anhalt.de and lena.sachsen-anhalt.de .