Fortlev Solar
Fortlev Solar is a Brazilian B2B distributor founded in 2019 that sells photovoltaic kits, components, and energy storage systems to solar integrators and installers across Brazil through a national multi-state distribution network, combining proprietary mounting and accessory products with multi-brand international partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2019
- HeadquartersSerra, Brazil
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fortlev Solar does
Fortlev Solar is a privately-held Brazilian B2B distributor of photovoltaic equipment, founded in 2019 and headquartered in Serra, Espírito Santo, with regional operations across Brazil. The company sells solar kits and components — modules, inverters, batteries, mounting structures, BESS, solar water pumps, EV chargers, and accessories — to professional solar integrators and installers through a registered partner program, supported by direct sales, WhatsApp-based quoting, and four strategic distribution centers in Espírito Santo, Bahia, Pernambuco, and Minas Gerais enabling nationwide shipping. Its competitive position rests on a portfolio that combines three proprietary polyethylene-based product lines (Lastro Solar® mounting structures, Condufort corrugated duct, Caixa de Passagem fiberglass junction boxes) — leveraging manufacturing know-how transferred from the affiliated Fortlev water-tank brand — alongside distribution agreements with at least 20 international manufacturers including Sungrow, Jinko Solar, Huawei, Longi, FoxESS, Trina Solar, and Growatt.
The business model is primarily hardware distribution revenue at quote-based pricing, augmented by a growing financial-solutions layer (FLS Pay installments and a Conasol financing partnership) that lowers purchase friction for installer customers. Pricing on most products is obtained through WhatsApp or partner-portal login; only two industrial-scale BESS units (Huawei 108kW AC at R$340k+ and FoxESS 125kW/241kWh at R$330k+) carry publicly disclosed starter prices, signaling the company's push into higher-value commercial and industrial energy storage. Customer engagement is funneled through a partner portal with bottom-of-funnel direct sales and a mid-funnel e-commerce storefront, complemented by qualified commercial consulting and post-sale engineering support. The company has headcount of 251–500, holds a Great Place to Work certification, and operates a compliance infrastructure including a published Programa de Integridade, indicating formalization consistent with a scaling mid-market distribution business operating in Brazil's rapidly expanding distributed-generation solar market.
Fortlev Solar firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fortlev Solar
- Legal name
- Fortlev Solar
- Website
- https://fortlevsolar.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2019
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Fortlev Solar is a Brazilian B2B distributor founded in 2019 that sells photovoltaic kits, components, and energy storage systems to solar integrators and installers across Brazil through a national multi-state distribution network, combining proprietary mounting and accessory products with multi-brand international partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fortlev Solar industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Photovoltaic Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)
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Where Fortlev Solar is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Serra
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Fortlev Solar business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Photovoltaic equipment distribution: Fortlev Solar generates revenue through distribution and sale of photovoltaic kits and components including inverters, modules, batteries, structures, energy storage systems (BESS), solar water pumps, and accessories to solar integrators and installers.
- Financial solutions (FLS Pay): The company offers financial solutions including FLS Pay for installment purchasing and Conasol financing partnerships, enabling customers to acquire products through payment plans.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BESS Huawei 108KW AC - Industrial-scale energy storage |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | BESS FoxESS 125KW AC / 241KWH - Large capacity storage |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels2 records
Fortlev Solar product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fortlev Solar is a Brazilian B2B distributor of photovoltaic (solar) kits serving solar integrators and installers nationwide since 2019. The company distributes a complete portfolio of solar modules, inverters, batteries, energy storage systems (BESS), solar water pumps, EV chargers, and accessories from major international brands, alongside its own proprietary products—Lastro Solar® mounting structures, Condufort cable ducts, and Caixa de Passagem junction boxes—all made from polyethylene using Fortlev's manufacturing expertise. The company operates distribution centers in Espírito Santo, Bahia, Pernambuco, and Minas Gerais with national delivery coverage.
Product overview
Fortlev Solar is a Brazilian distributor of photovoltaic (solar) kits, operating since 2019. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio combining own-developed products with technologies from major market brands. Own products include Lastro Solar® (ground mounting structures), Caixa de Passagem (cable junction boxes), and Condufort (corrugated cable ducts) — all made from polyethylene. The distributed brands portfolio includes solar modules (Jinko, OSDA, Risen, DMEGC, Longi, Leapton, Trina), inverters (Sungrow, FoxESS, Hoymiles, Livoltek, Growatt), energy storage systems (BESS from Huawei and FoxESS), batteries (Growatt AXE, UCB), solar water pumps (Ebara), EV chargers (Growatt, FoxESS, Livoltek), and installation accessories (cables, connectors, monitoring devices, rapid shutdown devices, combiner boxes). The offering is organized into product categories: Módulos (Modules), Inversores (Inverters), Baterias (Batteries), Estruturas (Structures), Armazenamento de Energia (Energy Storage/BESS), Bombas de Água (Water Pumps), and Acessórios (Accessories). Fortlev Solar also provides financial solutions through FLS Pay.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Lastro Solar®: Proprietary structure developed for photovoltaic system installations, made of polyethylene (same material as Fortlev water tanks), providing agility and economy for installation on different types of soil.
- Condufort
- FLS Pay
Products and services
- Lastro Solar® Proprietary ground-mount structure made of polyethylene (same material as Fortlev water tanks) designed to provide agility and economy for installing photovoltaic systems on different soil types. Robust, safe, and durable mounting solution for solar projects.
- Caixa de Passagem Proprietary junction box made of Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic (PRFV) designed to simplify cable organization and routing in photovoltaic plants of all sizes. Offers economy, resistance, and durability with documented installation cost and time reductions of up to 50% versus concrete alternatives.
- Condufort Proprietary corrugated conduit made of polyethylene providing resistance and protection for cables in any type of photovoltaic installation. Contributes to safer and better-structured projects by facilitating cable routing throughout the installation.
- Solar Modules (Módulos) Photovoltaic solar modules from multiple distributed brands including Jinko, OSDA, Risen, DMEGC, Longi, Leapton, and Trina. Includes bifacial N-Type modules with efficiencies up to 23.2% and power outputs from 535W to 720W, suited for projects of different sizes and applications.
- Solar Inverters (Inversores) Solar inverters including string inverters, microinverters, hybrid inverters, and all-in-one systems from major distributed brands such as Sungrow, FoxESS, Hoymiles, Livoltek, and Growatt. Products span power ratings from microinverter level (1.875kW-2.4kW) up to industrial sizes and include MPPT and AFCI features.
- Batteries (Baterias) Lithium energy storage batteries for residential and commercial solar applications from distributed brands including Growatt AXE series (e.g., 5.0L capacity) and UCB (48V 100Ah models).
- Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for industrial and commercial solar applications from distributed brands including Huawei and FoxESS. Capacities range from 10kWh to 241kWh across product configurations such as BESS Huawei 108KW AC (starting from R$ 340,000 + freight) and BESS FoxESS 125KW AC / 241KWH (starting from R$ 330,000 + freight).
- Mounting Structures (Estruturas) Mounting structures and hardware for solar installations including proprietary Lastro Solar® ground-mount structures, profiles, purlins, clamps, screws, and mounting accessories for diverse ground and roof conditions.
- Solar Water Pumps (Bombas de Água) Solar-powered water pumps distributed from Ebara including submersible models with power ratings from 300W up to 2200W for agricultural irrigation and water supply applications.
- EV Chargers (Carregadores Veiculares) Wallbox electric vehicle chargers from distributed brands including Growatt (THOR series), FoxESS (7.3kW A7300P1-E-2), and Livoltek (7.3kW wall-mount) for residential and commercial EV charging tied to solar generation systems.
- Installation Accessories (Acessórios) Wide range of solar installation accessories including cables (CA), connectors (Stäubli), data loggers (Solis WiFi), monitoring devices (FoxESS AI Link), combiner boxes, string boxes, and rapid shutdown devices (NEP RSD) from brands such as Staubli, NEP, Solis, Enphase, FoxESS, and Clamper (surge protection).
- FLS Pay Fortlev Solar's own financial solution enabling integrator customers and end buyers to acquire photovoltaic equipment through installment payment plans. Complemented by Conasol financing partnerships for additional payment-plan options on solar kit purchases.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reduces installation costs and time by up to 50% with Caixa de Passagem compared to concrete alternatives
Companies that use Fortlev Solar
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Fortlev Solar technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Fortlev Solar partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
26 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- GrowattcoreGrowatt is one of the major inverter and EV charger brands distributed through Fortlev Solar's portfolio, offering on-grid inverters, hybrid inverters, and wallbox EV chargers.
- Fox (Foxess)coreFoxess provides inverters, microinverters, hybrid systems, all-in-one solutions, and EV chargers distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- Jinko SolarcoreJinko Solar is a major solar module manufacturer whose products including N-Type bifacial modules are distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- HuaweicoreHuawei provides energy storage solutions (BESS) and inverter technology distributed by Fortlev Solar in Brazil.
- SungrowcoreSungrow is a leading inverter manufacturer whose on-grid inverters are distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- Longi SolarcoreLongi Solar is a major solar module manufacturer with N-Type technology products distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- HoymilescoreHoymiles provides microinverters for residential and commercial solar applications distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- Risen EnergycoreRisen Energy is a solar module manufacturer with HJT technology products distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- Trina SolarcoreTrina Solar is a major module manufacturer whose products are part of Fortlev Solar's portfolio.
- JASolarcoreJASolar is a solar module manufacturer included in Fortlev Solar's brand portfolio.
- DeyecoreDeye provides inverters distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- DMEGCcoreDMEGC is a solar module manufacturer included in Fortlev Solar's portfolio.
- EracoreEra is a brand in Fortlev Solar's photovoltaic product portfolio.
- LeaptoncoreLeapton manufactures bifacial N-Type modules distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- NEPcoreNEP provides rapid shutdown devices and other inverter accessories distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- LivolteccoreLivoltec provides hybrid inverters and EV chargers distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- SoliscoreSolis provides inverters and data loggers distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- EnphasecoreEnphase provides microinverters, monitoring systems, and accessories distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- StaublicoreStaubli provides connectors and electrical components for solar installations distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- Solar GroupcoreSolar Group is a brand in Fortlev Solar's photovoltaic product portfolio.
- ReiconcoreReicon is a brand in Fortlev Solar's photovoltaic product portfolio.
- ClampercoreClamper provides surge protection and electrical safety equipment distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- TCLcoreTCL is a brand in Fortlev Solar's photovoltaic product portfolio.
- EBARAcoreEBARA manufactures solar water pumps distributed by Fortlev Solar for agricultural and water supply applications.
- OSDAcoreOSDA manufactures solar modules distributed by Fortlev Solar.
- RonmacoreRonma manufactures bifacial N-Type solar modules distributed by Fortlev Solar.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Fortlev Solar competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Aldo Solar: Aldo Solar is consistently cited as the largest Brazilian solar equipment distributor, selling complete kits to integrators across the country. It directly competes with Fortlev Solar across modules, inverters, structures, BOS and storage, serving the same B2B installer channel nationwide.
- Neosolar: Neosolar is a major Brazilian solar distributor offering kits, modules, inverters and accessories to integrators and end customers. It overlaps with Fortlev Solar in product catalog, B2B go-to-market and national coverage, especially in the residential segment.
- Sunne Solar: Sunne Solar is a Brazilian solar equipment distributor providing kits, modules, inverters and accessories to installers and end customers, with a focus on national delivery. It competes with Fortlev Solar for the same Brazilian integrator audience.
- Renovigi: Renovigi is a Brazilian company that distributes and manufactures solar inverters, structures and energy solutions, directly serving integrators. It is a comparable competitive set for Fortlev Solar in the Brazilian distributed PV channel.
- Solar Group: Solar Group is a multi-brand solar equipment distributor active in Brazil, offering modules, inverters and BOS to integrators. It appears in Fortlev Solar's partner/brand roster as a distributed label and competes in the same multi-brand integrator channel.
- Minha Casa Solar: Minha Casa Solar is a Brazilian distributor specializing in residential and commercial PV kits, selling modules, inverters and structures to integrators. It competes head-to-head with Fortlev Solar for registered partner volume in Brazil.
- Globo Solar: Globo Solar is a Brazilian multi-brand solar equipment distributor serving installers with PV modules, inverters, structures and accessories. Its product catalog, target customer (B2B integrators) and national reach mirror Fortlev Solar's positioning.
- Portal Solar: Portal Solar is a Brazilian solar equipment marketplace and distributor that supplies PV kits to installers and end customers. It is comparable to Fortlev Solar as a multi-brand solar distributor operating in the same integrator/B2B channel in Brazil.
Broad incumbents
- Krannich Solar: Krannich Solar is one of the world's largest PV distributors, active in Brazil and globally, offering modules, inverters, storage and BOS to installers. It is a broader, internationally scaled incumbent comparable to Fortlev Solar's distribution-plus-service model.
- Intelbras Solar: Intelbras, a large Brazilian electronics/electrical equipment maker, has expanded into solar distribution and OEM partnerships. It is comparable as a broad incumbent distributing solar products in Brazil, leveraging scale and installed brand presence.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Frequently asked questions about Fortlev Solar
What does Fortlev Solar do?
Fortlev Solar is a Brazilian B2B distributor of photovoltaic (solar) kits serving solar integrators and installers nationwide since 2019. The company distributes a complete portfolio of solar modules, inverters, batteries, energy storage systems (BESS), solar water pumps, EV chargers, and accessories from major international brands, alongside its own proprietary products—Lastro Solar® mounting structures, Condufort cable ducts, and Caixa de Passagem junction boxes—all made from polyethylene using Fortlev's manufacturing expertise. The company operates distribution centers in Espírito Santo, Bahia, Pernambuco, and Minas Gerais with national delivery coverage.
Is Fortlev Solar a public or private company?
Fortlev Solar is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Fortlev Solar founded?
Fortlev Solar was founded in 2019. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Fortlev Solar based?
Fortlev Solar is headquartered in Serra, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Fortlev Solar make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Photovoltaic equipment distribution is the primary driver. The others are financial solutions (FLS Pay).
Who are Fortlev Solar's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Aldo Solar, Neosolar, Sunne Solar, Renovigi, Solar Group, Minha Casa Solar, Globo Solar and Portal Solar. Broad incumbents are Krannich Solar and Intelbras Solar.
Does Fortlev Solar have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fortlev Solar.
What industry is Fortlev Solar in?
Fortlev Solar's product category is Photovoltaic Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of EUAMABAE, Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 3600.