SunEnergy
SunEnergy is a Portuguese solar EPC and EV charging integrator operating the country's largest solar franchising network (24+ locations), designing and installing photovoltaic self-consumption systems, Tesla-certified battery storage, and MOBI.E public charging stations for residential, enterprise, and public-sector customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersCoimbra, Portugal
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SunEnergy does
SunEnergy (legally Original Sunenergy, Lda., branded previously as NRG - Sistemas de Energias Renováveis) is a Coimbra-headquartered Portuguese renewable energy systems integrator founded in 2009, operating the largest solar-energy franchising network in Portugal with 24+ locations across continental Portugal and the autonomous regions of Madeira and Azores. The company designs, supplies, and installs photovoltaic self-consumption (autoconsumo) systems — including kits with and without battery storage (Tesla Powerwall) — plus solar thermal, heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure (home chargers, HUB multi-stall chargers, and 150 kW ultra-fast PCUR stations). Its certified installer relationships with Tesla and a dominant position in MOBI.E public-charging tenders (winning 7 of 9 concessions) extend it beyond EPC into recurring infrastructure operations.
The business model combines project-based hardware sales and professional installation services for residential and enterprise customers with public-tender and franchise-driven distribution. Pricing is custom-quoted per project; revenue streams include solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, climate-control systems, and installation/maintenance services. Customer segments span residential households, manufacturing and industrial firms (Ansell, Cartonagem Trindade, Omya, Indelague, Ramalhos), public institutions (Hospital de Gaia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Universidade da Beira Interior, IPG), and retailers (E.Leclerc), with reference projects delivering 20–25% IRR and 4–5 year payback. In November 2022, Spanish conglomerate Grupo Sorigué acquired a 70% controlling stake, providing growth capital and a stated pathway into Spain while founder Raul Santos retained the Director Geral role.
As of latest reporting, SunEnergy tracks €8M revenue in 2021, €5.5M in H1 2022, and €7M in H1 2023 with a management-projected €15M full-year 2023 figure. Headcount grew from 70+ in 2021 to 101–250 reported currently. Franchise locations more than doubled from 10 to 24+ by 2023, contributing to a 24,000+ cumulative installed-panel base and several multi-megawatt industrial deployments.
SunEnergy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SunEnergy
- Legal name
- Original Sunenergy, Lda.
- Website
- https://sunenergy.pt
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- SunEnergy is a Portuguese solar EPC and EV charging integrator operating the country's largest solar franchising network (24+ locations), designing and installing photovoltaic self-consumption systems, Tesla-certified battery storage, and MOBI.E public charging stations for residential, enterprise, and public-sector customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SunEnergy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Solar Energy Systems & Installation
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)
- SIC
- Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC)
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Where SunEnergy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Coimbra
- HQ country
- Portugal
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices17 records
Markets served
SunEnergy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Solar Panel Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of photovoltaic solar panels for residential and commercial self-consumption, including project design, equipment supply, and professional installation
- Battery and Storage Systems: Sale and installation of battery storage solutions including Tesla Powerwall for residential and industrial-scale battery systems for commercial and institutional clients
- EV Charging Solutions: Sale and installation of electric vehicle charging equipment including Tesla Wall Connector and public charging stations (PCUR/HUB)
- Professional Installation Services: Professional services including system design, installation, legal registration with DGEG, and maintenance of solar and energy systems
- Climate Control Solutions: Heat pump and solar thermal systems for water heating and air conditioning
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Proposal - Residential Autoconsumo Simple |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Proposal - Residential Autoconsumo with Battery |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Proposal - Commercial/Enterprise Projects |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | EV Charging Solutions |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
SunEnergy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SunEnergy designs, sells, and installs photovoltaic solar self-consumption (autoconsumo) systems for residential and commercial customers in Portugal, including solar panels, battery storage (Tesla Powerwall and industrial-scale batteries), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar thermal water heating, and heat pump climate control solutions. The company operates the largest solar energy franchise network in Portugal with 24+ locations and provides turnkey services including system design, DGEG legal registration, installation, and maintenance.
Product overview
SunEnergy offers a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy and electric mobility solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional customers in Portugal. The core offering centers on photovoltaic self-consumption systems (Kits Autoconsumo Simples, Bateria, and +AQS variants) that enable customers to produce their own solar energy and reduce electricity costs. The company also provides Tesla energy products (Powerwall and Wall Connector) as certified installers, along with electric vehicle charging infrastructure including home chargers, HUBs, and ultra-fast PCUR stations. Additional solutions include solar thermal systems, central heating, air conditioning, and collective self-consumption/energy community models for shared solar production.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Kits Autoconsumo Simples (Simple Self-Consumption Kits) Photovoltaic self-consumption kits utilizing solar panels to enable customers to produce and consume their own electricity, reducing electricity bills by up to 70%. Targeted at residential customers seeking immediate energy savings without battery storage.
- Kits Autoconsumo Bateria (Self-Consumption with Battery Kits) Self-consumption kits combined with battery storage (including Tesla Powerwall integration) to store excess solar energy generated during the day for use at night or peak consumption periods, enabling full energy autonomy.
- Kits Autoconsumo + AQS (Self-Consumption with Hot Water) Self-consumption kits integrated with solar thermal systems for domestic hot water production, combining photovoltaic panels with hot water solutions for complete residential energy needs.
- Soluções Carregadores (EV Charging Solutions) Electric vehicle charging solutions including home and business chargers (7.4 kW to 22 kW) for residential and commercial properties, compatible with Type 2 charging ports.
- Solar Térmico (Solar Thermal) Thermal solar systems for water heating, providing efficient and sustainable hot water production using solar thermal technology.
- Climatização (Climate Control) Central heating and air conditioning solutions integrated with solar energy for improved thermal comfort and energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.
- Tesla Powerwall Installation Service Certified installation of Tesla Powerwall lithium battery storage systems for residential energy storage, enabling backup power and optimized self-consumption of solar energy. Tesla offers promotional rebates of up to €900 for Powerwall purchases through this channel.
- Tesla Wall Connector Installation Service Certified installation of Tesla Wall Connector EV chargers (7.4 kW to 22 kW) for residential and commercial use, compatible with all EVs featuring a Type 2 charging port.
- Autoconsumo Coletivo / Comunidades de Energia (Collective Self-Consumption and Energy Communities) Collective self-consumption (ACC) and renewable energy community (CER) solutions allowing multiple households or businesses to share solar energy production, reducing costs and increasing energy independence for apartment buildings and multi-unit developments.
- HUB de Carregamento de Veículos Elétricos (EV Charging HUB) Public electric vehicle charging hubs consisting of ultra-fast (150 kW), fast (50 kW), and normal (22 kW) charging stations for public and semi-public use across Portugal.
- PCUR - Posto de Carregamento Ultrarrápido (Ultra-fast Charging Station) Ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations (150 kW) that can charge 80% of an EV battery in approximately 30 minutes, installed under the MOBI.E program across Portugal.
- Enterprise and Industrial Solar Installation Services Custom large-scale solar PV and battery storage installations for enterprise customers including hospitals, universities, manufacturing companies, retail chains, and social institutions. Includes project design, equipment supply, professional installation, DGEG legal registration, and ongoing maintenance. Notable projects include Hospital de Santa Maria (3,267 panels), Ansell (1,408 panels), and Universidade da Beira Interior (1,323 panels with 500 kWh battery).
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 70% reduction in electricity bills for residential customers
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use SunEnergy
Customer profileNamed customers18 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
SunEnergy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
SunEnergy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- TeslacoreSunEnergy is a certified installer of Tesla products including Powerwall battery systems and Wall Connector EV chargers in Portugal. The company was selected as the first certified Powerwall installer in Portugal. Tesla offers promotional rebates of up to €900 for Powerwall purchases.
- MOBI.EcoreSunEnergy partners with MOBI.E for the installation and operation of public electric vehicle charging stations (PCUR - ultra-rapid charging) and HUB charging stations across Portugal. SunEnergy won 7 out of 9 MOBI.E tenders and has installed multiple charging stations in cities including Leiria, Vila Real, Évora, and Palmela.
Scale indicators16 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SunEnergy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Greenvolt: Portuguese renewables developer and operator (wind, solar, biomass) listed on Euronext Lisbon. Directly comparable as a Portugal-based renewable energy company operating in solar EPC/development, though Greenvolt skews toward utility-scale rather than distributed self-consumption.
- Acciona Energía: Iberian renewable energy developer and operator with significant solar PV portfolio across Spain and Portugal. Comparable as a Spanish-headquartered solar EPC/operator with overlapping Iberian geography and project types.
- Lightsource BP: Global solar development and EPC company active across Europe including Iberia. Comparable business model as a solar developer/EPC with utility-scale and commercial/industrial project focus.
- Sunrun: Largest US residential solar installer using a franchise-like direct-to-consumer sales model with battery and EV-charger attach. Highly comparable business model (residential solar + storage + EV) though operating in a different geography.
- Wallbox: EV charging solutions provider with strong presence in Iberia and Europe. Comparable as a Spanish/European EV charging hardware company that complements or competes with SunEnergy's charger offerings.
Broad incumbents
- Galp: Major Portuguese integrated energy company with growing solar and renewables business, including distributed generation offerings. Comparable as a competitor in Portuguese solar self-consumption, though Galp operates at much larger scale and across the full energy value chain.
- EDP (Energias de Portugal): Largest Portuguese utility with extensive solar and renewable operations across Iberia via EDP Renováveis. Competes with SunEnergy in Portuguese self-consumption and enterprise solar while operating a far broader generation and retail portfolio.
- Iberdrola: Global renewables leader with extensive Iberian solar generation assets and energy services. Competes with SunEnergy for large institutional and utility-scale solar projects in Portugal and Spain.
- Endesa (Enel Group): Spanish energy major with significant solar generation and distributed energy services across Iberia. Overlaps with SunEnergy in Spanish solar market entry opportunities via Sorigué partnership.
Others
- Enphase Energy: Global leader in solar microinverters and home battery systems. Comparable as an enabling technology vendor whose products (IQ inverters, IQ batteries) are alternatives to the Tesla ecosystem SunEnergy currently installs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
SunEnergy social profiles
Digital presenceSunEnergy compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
SunEnergy financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
SunEnergy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
SunEnergy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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SunEnergy M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about SunEnergy
What does SunEnergy do?
SunEnergy designs, sells, and installs photovoltaic solar self-consumption (autoconsumo) systems for residential and commercial customers in Portugal, including solar panels, battery storage (Tesla Powerwall and industrial-scale batteries), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar thermal water heating, and heat pump climate control solutions. The company operates the largest solar energy franchise network in Portugal with 24+ locations and provides turnkey services including system design, DGEG legal registration, installation, and maintenance.
Is SunEnergy a public or private company?
SunEnergy is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SunEnergy founded?
SunEnergy was founded in 2009. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is SunEnergy based?
SunEnergy is headquartered in Coimbra, Portugal, in the Europe region.
How does SunEnergy make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Solar Panel Sales and Installation is the primary driver. The others are battery and Storage Systems, EV Charging Solutions, professional Installation Services and climate Control Solutions.
Who are SunEnergy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Greenvolt, Acciona Energía, Lightsource BP, Sunrun and Wallbox. Broad incumbents are Galp, EDP (Energias de Portugal), Iberdrola and Endesa (Enel Group). Enphase Energy is listed as an others.
Does SunEnergy have an API?
No public API is recorded for SunEnergy.
What industry is SunEnergy in?
SunEnergy's product category is Solar Energy Systems & Installation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System), with a secondary code of IMADAFAO, Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems. Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 4991.