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19.500 €

100% funded by 285 investors

Social Solar Solcor IX

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Caldas da Rainha, PT

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term

9 years

yearly interest

6%

risk rating

B

Solar self-consumption for a social association.

Description

This campaign aims to finance a photovoltaic plant for self-consumption at Associação de Solidariedade e Educação de Salir de Matos (ASESM), a solidarity and educational association.

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

ASESM is a Private Institution of Social Solidarity (IPSS) committed to providing quality services based on humanism and close relationships with beneficiaries. Founded in 1969, ASESM plays an important role in their community, supporting both children and the elderly in the region. 

The association values voluntary work and seeks to offer adequate responses to the needs of beneficiaries. With 52 dedicated workers, the association operates as a Kindergarten, ERPI, Day Center, and Home Support, providing comprehensive services.  

To reinforce its commitment to sustainability, ASESM is planning to install solar panels on its building. The project will have an output of 19.3 kW and is estimated to produce approximately 30 MWh of energy in the first year. This initiative will result in 35% energy self-sufficiency and a 42% reduction in electricity costs.

This campaign offers a longer-than-average loan term for Goparity standards. This means you will receive your capital back and gain interest over a longer period of time. The rental agreement associated with the self-consumption photovoltaic installation foresees a low monthly payment by the beneficiary, who enjoys savings without initial financial investment to purchase the solar panels. Therefore, since the supply company’s payback period is longer, the payment plan is also extended (8-15 years). In this project, the beneficiary is a social solidarity private institution, and the supplying company is Solcor. Additionally, Solcor ensures the solar plant's operation throughout this period, allowing the social institution to maintain its focus on the community. Payments will be guaranteed in part by Solcor, a financially solid enterprise, and by the beneficiary. The savings generated by the solar plant for the beneficiary can be invested in social impact projects, where they make a difference. A solar panel can be used for about 30 years, making it a safe, profitable investment with relevant environmental impact. Impact investing in this type of project is a commitment to cleaner, safer, decentralized, and democratic energy systems.

The Impact

Direct

  • Contributing to the decarbonization of the economy, by avoiding the emission of CO2: with an estimated clean energy production of 28.3 MWh annually, the solar plant will help avoid the emission of almost 3.9 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to planting 177 trees. 

  • Cost reduction for the final client: the energy production for own consumption will energy reduce costs, enabling the association 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. 

Indirect

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

Impact Indicators

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3.89 T

CO2 avoided per year

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28.36 Mwh

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Financial viability

The project is co-financed by Solcor Portugal, the guarantor of the loan.
The maturity of the loan was calculated to ensure that the monthly installments are paid by the revenue generated through the rental payments for the solar plant.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

21

Women Shareholders

No

Updates

2023-08-28

First payment

First instalment was paid to all the investors

2023-07-28

100% funded

268 investors successfully raised 19.500€

2023-07-18

Open for investment

This campaign will help avoid the emission of 4 tons of CO2 per year

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