Description

This campaign aims to finance a photovoltaic plant for the Humanitarian Association of Firefighters of Sintra, a nonprofit fire and emergency services organization with more than 136 years of service to the community.

The Humanitarian Association of Firefighters of Sintra was founded in 1890 with the mission of protecting and assisting the population of the Sintra municipality. Throughout its history, the brigade has played a fundamental role in fighting fires, rescuing victims, and responding to various emergencies. With the evolution of equipment and training, it has maintained its spirit of volunteerism and service to the community.

The contract signed between Solcor Portugal and the association includes the installation of a 66,69 kWp solar photovoltaic system for self-consumption, composed of 114 panels (585W each), two inverters, and a support structure. It will enable the production of over 88 MWh of clean energy per year and 32% energy self-sufficiency. This guarantees a reduction of 44% in electricity costs. The project also includes the safe removal of asbestos from the existing roof and its replacement with a new, safer structure.

The installation and operation of the facilities will be installed and operated by the campaign promotor: Solcor Portugal, a company specializing in the development and operation of solar photovoltaic installations. 

The Impact

Direct 

Contribution to the decarbonisation of Portugal, avoiding CO2 emissions: With a total production of clean energy of almost 88 MWh per year, the solar plant will avoid the emission of about four tonnes of CO2 per year. This is equivalent to the CO2 absorption of 175 trees.

Cost reduction for the end customer: decentralized energy production through renewable sources, close to the place of consumption, helps to avoid distribution costs, this being the most competitive option. In addition, the company's lower dependence on the national grid makes it less vulnerable to price fluctuations and tax charges.

Improving the health and well-being of workers: the removal of the asbestos roof at the factory has direct health benefits for everyone who works in the building. The use of asbestos in buildings has been banned in the European Union since 2005 and its presence has been associated with cases of cancer and other lung diseases, due to the inhalation of its fibers. The removal of asbestos from the roof must be performed by technicians and specialized companies so that safety is guaranteed.

Indirect

Improvement of the organization's core services: the cost reduction in electricity expenses enables the Firefighting Association to improve their services for the community.

Impact Indicators

3.87 T

CO2 avoided per year

87.9 Mwh

clean energy

Contribution to the Sustainable
Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

Financial viability

Download the Financial Statements for the promoter here

Download Key Investment Information Sheet

Guarantees

Loans granted to the promoter SOLCORELIOS II, UNIPESSOAL LDA by investors will have the following guarantees, provided for in the loan agreements associated with the campaign:

• 1st degree pledge of credit rights by SOLCORELIOS II, UNIPESSOAL LDA ("Seller") of amounts receivable under a service contract with its client Associação Humanitária dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Sintra ("Client") with the following NIF 501131981. The contract was signed on 06/11/2025 and will run for 180 months. 
• 1st degree commercial pledge, under Portuguese law, provided by SOLCORELIOS II, UNIPESSOAL LDA of movable assets that are already installed, namely: photovoltaic plant with a power of 66.69 kWp consisting of 114 solar panels (brand Risen, RSM144-9-570-595BNDG - 585W), 2 Huawei SUN2000-30KTL-M3 inverters, 1 support structure (Energy Systems Coplanar), 1 monitoring equipment with Huawei Smartdongle internet connectivity, and AC and DC equipment and accessories that were supplied by the company SOLCORACTION, LDA with the following tax identification number 515346306.

The Promoter

About SOLCORELIOS II, UNIPESSOAL LDA

SOLCORACTION LDA, also known as Solcor Portugal, is part of the Solcor Group — a company with Belgian roots, founded in 2014 and active in Portugal, Chile, and Colombia. The group focuses on commercial solar installations and project financing, with over 650 completed projects to date.

Solcor frequently relies on technical guidance from other companies within the group, which are closely connected through shared ownership. Together, their activities span nearly every aspect of the solar photovoltaic market:

• EMAT - a distributor of photovoltaic equipment.
• Nikola - a resilient installer.
• Delta Activos -  a company dedicated to solar maintenance.

SOLCORELIOS II, UNIPESSOAL LDA is part of the Solcor Group (a subsidiary of Solcor Portugal), created to develop solar projects for associations and organizations with community involvement or social purposes.

Solcor has been active in Portugal since 2019. Its talented team of 15 professionals has delivered over 200 solar projects nationwide, contributing to the company’s expertise in developing, operating, and financing solar power plants.

Solcor aims to raise energy awareness and support the decarbonization of the economy by building sustainable relationships through positive, simple, and transparent agreements. Based on its performance and financial strength, the company is certified as PME Lider.

Its solar plant at the Caramulo Museum was one of the first collective self-consumption installations in the country.

The team

Steven V Cauwenberge

Chief Executive Officer of the group

Founder of the Solcor Group, currently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the Solcor Group. Master’s degree in Business Engineering – Finance from KU Leuven. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. Postgraduate studies in Investment Analysis at the London School of Economics.

Vincent Vangeel

Co-founder and CEO

Master’s degree in Business Engineering – Supply Chain from KU Leuven. Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from IST in Lisbon and KTH in Stockholm.

Tommaso Mura

Co-founder and COO

Graduated in Energy Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Turin. Master’s degree in Renewable Energy Engineering from IST in Lisbon and KTH in Stockholm.

Business Model

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