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100% funded by 442 investors
Solar Bakery
Lousada, PT
instalment
monthly
term
5 years
yearly interest
4.5%
risk rating
A-
Solar energy for self-consumption in a traditional bakery, in the north of Portugal.
Description
The funds raised through this campaign will be used to fund the installation of a solar photovoltaic plant for self-consumption in a Portuguese traditional bakery. The 281 solar panels will have an estimated annual production of 146,4MWh a year and a total power of 80 kWp.
The construction of the solar plant and installation of the panels will be carried out by Luz Verde, a Portuguese company with over ten years of experience providing energy services. LuzVerde is our project promoter for five successfully funded projects: Intermarché Solar I e II, Tintas Solares Felgueiras, Solar Car Wash e Solarize Cuba.
The Impact
Direct:
- Reduced dependence on carbon-based fuels: with an estimated annual production of 146,4 MWh, the central will avoid the emission of 37,8 tons of CO2 a year, the equivalent to planting 1.718 trees.
Indirect:
- Cost-reduction for the end-client: this decentralized electric energy production, located near the consumption site, reduces the distribution costs, making the renewable energy option more attractive and cost-competitive than the national grid. In addition to this, the lower dependence on the national grid reduces the company’s exposure to price fluctuations.
Impact Indicators
29.7 T
CO2 avoided per year
146.4 Mwh
clean energy
Contribution to the Sustainable
Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
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Financial viability
The photovoltaic solar system will greatly reduce electricity consumption and thus, lower the promoter’s electricity bill – a monthly reduction of €2.031, whilst the financial cost of the loan is € 1.645 per month, ensuring financial balance from the first moment.
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Guarantees
This project is guaranteed with the pledge of the equipment installed.
The Promoter
About Sociedade Panificadora Central de Lousada Lda
Sociedade Panificadora Central de Lousada, Lda. (or Padaria Central de Lousada, as it is known) was founded over 50 years ago. With a thorough renovation of the customer service space in 2017, it is a meeting point in the village of Lousada, in Porto, operating in the same place since 1968.
The company currently employs 25 people (13 men and 12 women).
Business Model
The promoter's main activities are bakery and pastry, while also owning a cafeteria. In operation since 1964, Padaria Central is a well-known cafe in Lousada, Oporto district, in the North of Portugal, with a solid financial structure, with continued positive net results.
Active since
1965
Fiscal country
PT
Operating In
Portugal
Industry
Food & Beverages
Number of Goparity Loans
1
Women Shareholders
No
Updates
2025-05-09
The project has been successfully implemented while payments are ongoing
Sociedade Panificadora Central da Lousada has successfully managed to install all the forecasted 281 solar panels. This greatly reduced their energy bill and is allowing them to repay the loan to their investors.
2021-03-18
Project Update
2021-03-01
First payment
First instalment was paid to all the investors
2021-01-29
100% funded
403 investors successfully raised 81.000€
2021-01-20
Open for investment
This campaign will help avoid the emission of 38 tons of CO2 per year
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