Solar RochaTir

Solar self-consumption energy system for a transportation company.

Investment overview

Impact category

Sustainable energy

Investment type

Loan

Yearly interest

7.4

Term

months

Risk level

C+

RochaTir is a freight transportation and express services company operating at a European level, also specializing in special transports and cargo packaging solutions.

This campaign aims to fund a photovoltaic plant for self-consumption, with a power output of 100 kWp and a anual production of 106,3MWh, along with 120 kWh of storage capacity for grid stability, and a 50 kW DC electric vehicle charger, to achieve energy self-sufficiency and reduce the company's environmental impact.

Established in 2015, the company currently has a team of nine employees.

What is the impact?

Direct

Contribution to the decarbonisation of Portugal, avoiding CO2 emissions: With a total production of clean energy of over 158 MWh per year, the solar plant will avoid the emission of about 13.6 tonnes of CO2 per year. This is equivalent to the CO2 absorption of 620 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.

Indirect

Promoting sustainable business: the project developed for RochaTir is an example of the applicability of solar power for any business, and in this case serves as a benchmark to similar industries, an important step towards sustainability for businesses in Portugal.

Impact indicators
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13644

CO2 avoided per year

158652

KWh

clean energy

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
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About the Promoter

About

Rochatir Transportes Internacionais, Lda

RochaTir Transportes Internacionais was founded in 2015 by two brothers with nearly three decades of experience in the transportation sector. Initially focused on international transport, the company has expanded its services to include national distribution, seizing new market opportunities. It has invested in modern transportation equipment, with a focus on environmental, economic, and social efficiency, and is currently implementing electric mobility in its national distribution operations, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.

Promoter website

http://www.rochatir.pt/

Business Model
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