Aldo Solar
Aldo Solar is Brazil's largest solar energy distributor, supplying photovoltaic equipment (panels, inverters, batteries, kits, EV chargers) from 17+ global brands to solar integrators and installers nationwide via B2B channels. Owned by Brookfield Business Partners since 2024, operating as Descarbonize Soluções S/A from Maringá.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersMaringá, Brazil
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Aldo Solar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aldo Solar
- Legal name
- Descarbonize Soluções S/A
- Website
- https://aldo.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Aldo Solar is Brazil's largest solar energy distributor, supplying photovoltaic equipment (panels, inverters, batteries, kits, EV chargers) from 17+ global brands to solar integrators and installers nationwide via B2B channels. Owned by Brookfield Business Partners since 2024, operating as Descarbonize Soluções S/A from Maringá.
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Aldo Solar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Energy Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts) (EUAMABAF), Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB), Solar PV Module Manufacturing (Cells, Modules, Thin-Film) (EUAMABAD), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)
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Where Aldo Solar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Maringá
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices8 records
Markets served
Aldo Solar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Product Sales (Solar Equipment Distribution): Aldo Solar generates revenue primarily through the sale of photovoltaic equipment including solar panels, inverters, batteries, mounting structures, cables, connectors, monitoring equipment, and complete solar kits. The company serves as a major distributor in Brazil, selling to authorized integrator partners who then install systems for end customers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with various payment terms including financing options through partner institutions.
- Financing Facilitation: Aldo Solar partners with multiple financial institutions (Sol Agora, Credsolaris, BV Financeira, Santander, Sicoob, Banco do Brasil) to provide financing options for solar installations. While the company does not directly earn interest income, financing options facilitate sales by making products more accessible to customers who cannot pay upfront, effectively increasing transaction volume and average order values.
- Technical Support Services: The company provides pre-sale and post-sale technical support to integrators, including system sizing assistance, product selection guidance, and after-sales warranty support. This service strengthens customer relationships and drives repeat purchases from integrators.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Solar financing for individuals (PF) up to R$500,000 via BV Financeira |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Solar financing for individuals (PF) up to R$2 million via Santander |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Solar financing for businesses (PJ) up to R$5 million via Santander |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Solar financing via Banco do Brasil (BB Crédito Energia Renovável) |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Monthly | Solar financing via Sol Agora for individuals and businesses |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Aldo Solar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aldo Solar is Brazil's largest distributor of photovoltaic (solar energy) equipment, supplying panels, inverters, batteries, mounting structures, cables, EV chargers, and complete solar kits (On-Grid, Off-Grid, Zero-Grid, Hybrid, and Kit Antiapagão) from 17+ international and domestic manufacturers to a nationwide network of authorized solar integrators and installers. The company also facilitates end-customer financing through partnerships with multiple Brazilian financial institutions and provides pre-sale sizing assistance, technical support, and post-sale warranty handling through its Volt partner platform.
Product overview
Aldo Solar is Brazil's largest solar energy distributor, offering a comprehensive portfolio of photovoltaic products and complete solar kits. The core offering consists of five solar kit types: Kit On-Grid (grid-connected), Kit Off-Grid (battery-based autonomous), Kit Zero-Grid (local consumption only), Kit Híbrido (grid-tied with battery backup), and Kit Antiapagão (power outage backup with ~5ms switching). Individual components include solar panels, inverters, batteries, mounting structures, string boxes, transformers, EV chargers, and grid meters. Aldo distributes products from 17+ partner brands including Growatt, GoodWe, Jinko Solar, OSDA, UCB Power, NEP, DAH Solar, LONGi, Chint Power, and Reicon. The company also provides financing services through partnerships with Sol Agora, Credsolaris, BV Financeira, Santander, and Banco do Brasil, plus a dedicated integrator platform (Volt).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Aldo Solar Volt: New sales and management platform for integrators launched by Aldo Solar.
Products and services
- Kit On-Grid Grid-connected photovoltaic kit that reduces electricity bills through net metering of excess energy injected into the utility grid, sold to solar integrators for residential, commercial, and industrial installations.
- Kit Off-Grid Off-grid autonomous solar kit with battery storage providing 24-hour electricity availability independent of the utility grid, sold to integrators for remote properties and rural applications.
- Kit Zero-Grid Solar kit that generates and consumes energy locally without exporting excess to the grid, suitable for areas where the utility restricts export.
- Kit Híbrido Grid-connected solar kit with battery backup that maximizes self-consumption and maintains power during utility outages, sold to integrators.
- Kit Antiapagão Backup power kit with ~5 ms ultra-fast switching that keeps essential loads active during grid outages, sold to integrators for residential and commercial applications.
- Painéis Solares (Solar Panels) Photovoltaic solar panels from brands including Jinko Solar, LONGi, OSDA, DAH Solar, ASTRONERGY, and Leapton, distributed to integrators for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Inversores (Inverters) Devices that convert DC energy from solar panels to AC power, distributed from Growatt, GoodWe, Chint Power, NEP, and Solplanet for residential, commercial, and industrial use.
- Baterias (Batteries) Energy storage batteries (including LiFePO4 from UCB Power/Unipower) that store generated solar energy for use at any time, providing autonomy and backup capability.
- Estrutura de Montagem (Mounting Structure) Mounting structures from Romagnole, Solar Group, CCM Solar, and Pratyc that secure panels and maximize performance by avoiding shading or dirt losses.
- String Box Protection and sectionalizing device for photovoltaic circuits ensuring safety and standardization of solar installations.
- Transformador (Transformer) Device that regulates and adjusts electrical voltage levels ensuring safety and grid stability in solar installations.
- Bomba de Água Solar (Solar Water Pump) Solar-powered water pumping system for rural applications, autonomous operation, and agricultural water supply.
- Carregador Veicular/Wallbox (EV Charger) Electric vehicle charging solutions compatible with multiple vehicle brands, distributed as part of the solar energy portfolio.
- Medidor Grid Zero (Zero-Grid Energy Meter) Energy meter that monitors consumption and generation with precision and real-time control for zero-grid solar installations.
- Financiamento Solar (Solar Financing Facilitation) Solar financing service connecting integrators and end customers with partner financial institutions (Sol Agora, Credsolaris, BV Financeira, Santander, Sicoob, Banco do Brasil), offering credit limits from R$5,000 to R$5 million, interest from 1.57% per month, terms up to 96 months, and grace periods up to 150 days.
- Aldo Solar Volt Platform Sales and management platform for solar integrators providing pre-registration, exclusive pricing, training materials, tutorials, and order management tools.
Quantifiable outcome
- Solar systems can reduce electricity bills significantly or eliminate them through net metering
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Aldo Solar
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Aldo Solar technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Aldo Solar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.
- GrowattcoreAldo Solar became the official hub for Growatt products in Brazil in Q2 2020, distributing inverters, wallbox chargers, and energy storage solutions. Growatt is a global manufacturer of solar inverters founded in 2010 in Shenzhen, China, with over 17 GW installed globally by end of 2019. Aldo Solar provides warehousing and logistics support for the Brazilian market.
- Jinko SolarcoreAldo Solar established a strategic partnership with Jinko Solar in 2020, representing the largest distribution contract in Jinko Solar's history outside China. The partnership involves distribution of approximately 600 MW of Tiger Neo N-Type modules in Brazil. Jinko Solar is one of the largest global manufacturers of photovoltaic modules, recognized for high performance and reliability.
- GoodWecoreGoodWe is a multinational Chinese company specializing in solar inverters and energy storage solutions, with presence in over 80 countries and more than 2 million inverters installed globally. Aldo Solar serves as a strategic distribution partner in Brazil, offering GoodWe products with extended warranties up to 25 years.
- OSDA SolarcoreOSDA Solar is an official distributor partner of Aldo Solar in Brazil. Founded in 2009 in China, OSDA operates in more than 100 countries with over 10 GW of annual production capacity. The company specializes in high-efficiency photovoltaic modules using PERC, bifacial, and N-type technologies.
- LONGi SolarcoreLONGi Solar is a global leader in monocrystalline silicon technology and photovoltaic modules. Aldo Solar distributes LONGi products in Brazil as an official distributor. LONGi is the world's largest manufacturer of monocrystalline silicon wafers, serving markets in over 150 countries.
- DAH SolarsecondaryDAH Solar is a Chinese manufacturer of photovoltaic modules and solar energy solutions with operations in over 100 countries. Aldo Solar serves as an official distributor in Brazil, offering DAH Solar's Full-Screen technology modules and off-grid/hybrid systems.
- UCB Power (Unipower)coreUCB Power (Unipower) is a Brazilian manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, part of Grupo UCB Power (formerly Unicoba). With factories in Manaus (AM) and Extrema (MG), Unipower is the largest energy storage solutions provider in Latin America, having manufactured over 100 million batteries domestically. Aldo Solar distributes complete kits with Unipower batteries for residential, commercial, and industrial solar systems.
- NEP (Northern Electric Power)secondaryNEP is a US-based company specializing in solar microinverters and rapid shutdown solutions. Founded in 2010, NEP has R&D centers in San Jose, California, and operates in over 35 countries. Aldo Solar distributes NEP products including BDM series microinverters and NEPTune string inverters in Brazil.
- Chint PowersecondaryChint Power is a manufacturer of photovoltaic inverters and energy storage systems belonging to the CHINT Group, founded in 1984. Chint Power is the #1 inverter brand in the North American and Korean markets for 9 consecutive years. The company has been present in Brazil since 2022 and is listed as Tier 1 by BloombergNEF (2023) for inverters and energy storage systems.
- ReiconsecondaryReicon is a Brazilian manufacturer specializing in solar cables for photovoltaic systems. Founded in 2016, Reicon is the first company in Brazil 100% specialized in solar cables, with manufacturing facilities in Manaus (AM) and Sorocaba (SP). Products feature UL certification, NBR 16612 and EN 50618 compliance, and up to 25-year warranties.
- Descarbonize Soluções S/AcoreDescarbonize Soluções S/A is the parent company of Aldo Solar. The company operates under the Descarbonize group, which includes corporate information, careers portal (Trabalhe conosco), and the Aldo Solar brand. The company also mentions Descarbonize Serviços for technical assistance with solar panels.
- StäublisecondaryStäubli is a Swiss company with over 130 years of history, recognized as a leader in connectors for photovoltaic systems. Aldo Solar distributes Stäubli products, ensuring safety and efficiency in electrical connection solutions for solar installations.
- RomagnolesecondaryRomagnole is a Brazilian company founded in 1962, specializing in metallic structures for photovoltaic systems. Aldo Solar distributes Romagnole products, which are robust solutions adapted to the Brazilian national market.
- Solar GroupsecondarySolar Group is a Brazilian company specializing in fixing structures for solar panels, offering safe and durable solutions for different types of roofs and ground installations. Aldo Solar distributes Solar Group products in Brazil.
- SolplanetsecondarySolplanet is a brand of AISWEI, which has manufactured inverters since 2009. AISWEI was formerly the Chinese subsidiary of SMA and has successfully manufactured high-quality products for renowned brands like SMA and Zeversolar. Aldo Solar distributes Solplanet products in Brazil.
- CCM SolarsecondaryCCM Solar specializes in photovoltaic structures designed for durability, safety, and high performance. Aldo Solar distributes CCM Solar products, which optimize solar energy generation and reduce operational costs.
- PratycsecondaryPratyc has over 30 years of experience in metallic structures and 6 years in solar energy, offering complete and innovative solutions for solar panel installation. Aldo Solar distributes Pratyc products in Brazil.
- LeaptonsecondaryLeapton is a Japanese manufacturer with over a decade of experience in the solar sector, offering complete solutions in modules, inverters, and batteries. Present in more than 70 countries, Leapton is recognized for Japanese engineering excellence, continuous innovation, and rigorous quality standards.
- ASTRONERGYsecondaryASTRONERGY is a smart manufacturing company focused on photovoltaic cells and modules, founded in 2006 in China. It was one of the first private companies in China to operate in the photovoltaic sector, with advanced technology for the solar market.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Aldo Solar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Solfácil: Brazilian solar fintech + marketplace platform that connects integrators to financing and equipment supply. Partial overlap with Aldo's Volt platform and financing facilitation layer, representing a digital-native threat to traditional distributor business models.
- Enphase Energy: Global microinverter and MLPE manufacturer expanding into Brazil with localized distribution. Comparable to Aldo's inverter category (microinverters compete with NEP BDM, Growatt, GoodWe lines distributed by Aldo).
Direct peers
- GloboSolar: Brazilian solar equipment distributor selling panels, inverters, batteries and kits from multiple brands. Competes with Aldo Solar in residential and SMB distribution with national online storefront presence.
- Neosolar: One of Brazil's largest online solar equipment distributors, selling panels, inverters, and kits to integrators and end customers. Directly competes with Aldo Solar across residential and SMB rooftop PV distribution, with overlapping SKU coverage and national reach.
- FOTUS Energia Solar: Brazilian solar equipment and project integrator/distributor operating nationally with both distribution and installation arms. Comparable to Aldo as a multi-brand distributor + integrator combination serving distributed generation projects across Brazil.
- Odex Solar: Brazilian solar equipment distributor operating a national storefront with comparable brand portfolio (Tier-1 panels and inverters). Direct competitor for integrator sales across residential and C&I segments in Brazil.
Regional players
- Portal Solar: Brazilian solar equipment and information portal that combines lead generation with equipment sales for integrators. Comparable to Aldo in the integrator-facing distribution channel, though more focused on lead-gen/aggregator role.
Broad incumbents
- Hanwha Qcells Brazil: Global Tier-1 PV module manufacturer with Brazilian sales/distribution. Competes in the same module category Aldo distributes, sometimes via direct channels that overlap with Aldo's integrator network.
- Sungrow Brazil: Brazilian arm of Sungrow, a global Tier-1 inverter and energy storage manufacturer with its own distribution channel. Comparable as a solar equipment supplier competing for the same channel as Aldo's inverter partners (Growatt, GoodWe, Chint, Solplanet).
- EDF Renewables do Brasil: Utility-scale and distributed generation arm of EDF operating in Brazil. Relevant adjacent incumbent as a vertically-integrated solar developer/operator that also procures distribution-grade equipment, partially overlapping with Aldo's C&I segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Aldo Solar social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance13 records
Aldo Solar financial estimates
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Aldo Solar leadership team
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Profiles1 record
Aldo Solar funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Aldo Solar
What does Aldo Solar do?
Aldo Solar is Brazil's largest distributor of photovoltaic (solar energy) equipment, supplying panels, inverters, batteries, mounting structures, cables, EV chargers, and complete solar kits (On-Grid, Off-Grid, Zero-Grid, Hybrid, and Kit Antiapagão) from 17+ international and domestic manufacturers to a nationwide network of authorized solar integrators and installers. The company also facilitates end-customer financing through partnerships with multiple Brazilian financial institutions and provides pre-sale sizing assistance, technical support, and post-sale warranty handling through its Volt partner platform.
Is Aldo Solar a public or private company?
Aldo Solar is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Aldo Solar founded?
Aldo Solar was founded in 1983. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Aldo Solar based?
Aldo Solar is headquartered in Maringá, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Aldo Solar make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales (Solar Equipment Distribution) is the primary driver. The others are financing Facilitation and technical Support Services.
Who are Aldo Solar's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Solfácil and Enphase Energy. Direct peers are GloboSolar, Neosolar, FOTUS Energia Solar and Odex Solar. Portal Solar is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Hanwha Qcells Brazil, Sungrow Brazil and EDF Renewables do Brasil.
Does Aldo Solar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aldo Solar.
What industry is Aldo Solar in?
Aldo Solar's product category is Solar Energy Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of EUAMABAF, Solar Mounting, Racking & Trackers (Fixed-Tilt, Single/Dual-Axis, Rooftop Mounts). Its NAICS code is 33531 and its SIC code is 3600.