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100% funded by 622 investors
Solar Casarão
Leiria, PT
instalment
monthly
term
8 years
yearly interest
5.9%
risk rating
B
Self-consumption solar energy plant for a restaurant.
Description
This campaign aims to finance a photovoltaic plant for self-consumption in a restaurant called "O Casarão" in Leiria, Portugal.
At Casarão, you can find a long list of traditional dishes, desserts and Portuguese wines. The space is prepared for various family or professional occasions and offers a selection of specific Menus for Weddings, Business Events, and Christening, among others.
The installation and operation of the solar panels will be carried out by Solcor Portugal, a company specialising in the development and operation of photovoltaic solar installations.
The 202 panels of 550W installed will have a power of 111.1kWp, leading to an estimated 42% of electricity self-sufficiency directly from the solar installation and resulting in a cost reduction of around 60% annually.
This is Solcor's seventh campaign. The six previous campaigns financed solar energy for social organizations: Social Solar Solcor, Social Solar Solcor II, Social Solaor Solcor III, Social Solaor Solcor IV, Social Solaor Solcor V, Social Solaor Solcor VI.
The Impact
Direct
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Contributing to decarbonizing the economy by avoiding the emission of CO2: with an estimated clean energy production of over 176.8 MWh annually, the solar plant will help avoid the emission of more than 24 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to planting 1101 trees.
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Cost reduction for the final client: the energy production for own consumption will reduce energy costs, enabling the elderly home to direct resources to its core activity. The decentralized energy production through renewable sources, close to the consumption site, helps to avoid distribution costs, making this a more competitive option than reverting to the national grid. Furthermore, the decreased dependency of the organisation on the national grid makes it less vulnerable to price fluctuations and fiscal charges.
Impact Indicators
24.22 T
CO2 avoided per year
176.8 Mwh
clean energy
Contribution to the Sustainable
Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
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Financial viability
The loan's maturity was calculated to ensure that the monthly instalments are paid by the revenue generated through the payments paid by the beneficiary (Casarão) to the promotor (Solcor).
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Guarantees
Pledge of equipment, pledge of receivables from the final client and pledge of Solcor Portugal.
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
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
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
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
The Solcor Group is primarily active in the development and operation of commercial solar installations. The group has already developed over 650 solar systems for clients across a wide range of sectors and currently manages more than 700 installations.
Its strong growth has been driven largely by the implementation of the ESCO model, in which clients pay for their solar installation using the savings generated — without the need for any upfront investment. Together with its partners, Solcor has invested more than 25 million euros in projects for its clients.
Active since
2019
Fiscal country
PT
Operating In
Portugal
Industry
Energy
Number of Goparity Loans
23
Women Shareholders
No
Website
http://www.solcor.ptUpdates
2023-07-08
First payment
First instalment was paid to all the investors
2023-06-07
100% funded
582 investors successfully raised 55.000€
2023-05-29
Raise in interest rate
Ten days away from the end of the funding period, and the promoter has decided to raise the campaign's interest rate from 5.25% to 5.9%.
2023-05-12
Open for investment
This campaign will help avoid the emission of 24 tons of CO2 per year
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