Social Solar Solcor IX
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Social Solar Solcor IX

Solar self-consumption for a social association.
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Sustainable energy
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Term
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What will you be financing?

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.

What is 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

3885
CO2 avoided per year
28359
clean energy
created by our projects
of sustainable
impacted

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

About the Promoter

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SOLCORELIOS II, UNIPESSOAL LDA

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.

Promoter website

http://www.solcor.pt

Team

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