Cogecom

What Cogecom does

Cogecom (legal name: Cooperativa de Geração Compartilhada Cogecom) is a Brazilian renewable energy cooperative headquartered in Curitiba, Paraná, founded in 2017 by engineers Carlos Eduardo Furquim and Roberto Corrêa. The company operates a shared distributed generation model, aggregating credits from 405 MW of installed renewable generation capacity across partner solar, hydraulic, wind, and biomass plants, and distributing those credits to cooperative members through existing utility billing infrastructure under Brazil's ANEEL framework. Members receive up to a 25% reduction on the consumption portion of their electricity bill without upfront investment, installation, or infrastructure modifications; the cooperative currently serves 60,000+ members (cooperados) and has cumulatively delivered over R$35 million in member savings and 800+ million kWh of renewable energy.

The platform combines a digital self-serve adhesion flow (website savings simulator, WhatsApp sales, and native iOS/Android apps) with a channel-driven distribution network of commercial associations (ACP, CDL chapters, Sindilojas, ACI chapters) and enterprise partnerships (GRPCOM, Supergasbras Energia). Cogecom is certified by OCB (Organização das Cooperativas Brasileiras) and operates across eight Brazilian states — Paraná, Santa Catarina, Rio Grande do Sul, São Paulo, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, and Goiás — covering the major Brazilian utilities CELESC, COPEL, CPFL Paulista, CPFL Piratininga, NEOENERGIA ELEKTRO, and RGE.

The business model is dual-sided: energy consumers (cooperados) subscribe and pay for monthly energy credits, while property owners (geradores/locadores) monetize underutilized land by hosting generation assets managed by Cogecom. Revenue is recurring and tied to member count and consumption volume, with secondary managed-services revenue from generator rentals. Promotional campaigns such as 'Feirão da Energia' and the zero-cost 'Custo Zero' entry product support acquisition, while side products include the 'Programa Endurance' social responsibility program and an active multi-channel marketing operation spanning paid digital, radio, and association-led referral. The company has been recognized as 'Líder da Energia' in both 2023 and 2024 and has no disclosed outside funding rounds, consistent with its member-owned cooperative structure.

Name

Cogecom

Legal name

Cooperativa de Geração Compartilhada Cogecom

Website

https://cogecom.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cogecom is a Curitiba-based Brazilian renewable energy cooperative that aggregates 405 MW of solar, hydro, wind, and biomass generation and distributes energy credits to 60,000+ residential and SMB members across eight Brazilian states, reducing members' electricity bills by up to 25% without upfront installation costs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Cooperative Services

NAICS

Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Electric Power Generation (22111), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Wind Electric Power Generation (221115)

SIC

Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUACALAJ

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Power Generation/Distributed & Behind-the-Meter Power Generation (Microgrids, DG)

SECONDARYEUAMAJAD

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Renewable Energy (Solar, Wind, Hydro & Geothermal)/Distributed Energy Resources & Community Renewables (Community Solar, Microgrids)

SECONDARYEUADABAC

Electric Cooperatives (Rural/Member-Owned Utilities)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Distribution System Operators (DSOs) & Electric Distribution Utilities

SECONDARYEUAGACAE

C&I Renewable Supply & Green Tariffs (Bundled RE, Sleeves, Utility Green Tariffs)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Energy Trading, Marketing & Retail Supply/Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Energy Supply & Procurement

Keywords

• Renewable energy cooperative
• Distributed energy generation
• Energy credit sharing
• Cooperative energy membership
• Clean energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Curitiba

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Energy Credit Sales: COGECOM generates revenue by selling energy credits from its network of renewable power plants to cooperative members (cooperados). Members receive monthly billing for their share of energy credits, which offsets their utility consumption and results in savings of up to 25% on their electricity bills.
2. Generator/Property Owner Rentals: COGECOM provides rental arrangements for property owners who host renewable energy generation facilities (usinas). The company manages all credit and regulatory processes, providing owners with a secure and predictable return on their energy generation assets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cogecom operates a renewable energy cooperative that connects residential and commercial consumers (cooperados) with renewable energy generators through distributed generation. Members receive monthly energy credits generated from solar, hydraulic, wind, and biomass power plants, which are applied directly to their utility bills, delivering savings of up to 25%. The cooperative also provides rental arrangements for property owners hosting renewable generation facilities, managing all regulatory and credit processes on their behalf.

Product overview

Cogecom is a renewable energy cooperative that operates a shared energy model connecting consumers (cooperados) with renewable energy generators. The core offering combines two main products: the cooperative membership service for energy consumers seeking bill reductions of up to 25%, and the generator/locador service for energy producers. Additional products include promotional campaigns like the Feirão da Energia, a social program (Programa Endurance), and zero-cost entry options. All services leverage existing infrastructure without requiring installation, and operate through energy distributors' existing networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cooperativa de Energia (Cooperado Membership) The core cooperative membership that enables residential and commercial consumers (cooperados) to receive energy credits generated from Cogecom's network of solar, hydraulic, wind, and biomass power plants. Credits are applied directly to the member's utility bill, delivering savings of up to 25% with zero upfront investment and no infrastructure modifications required.
• Gerador/Locador (Energy Generator Service) A service for property and land owners (locadores) hosting renewable energy generation facilities (usinas) to monetize their installations through rental arrangements with the cooperative. Cogecom manages all credit allocation, regulatory compliance, and utility interactions, providing owners with a secure and predictable return on their generation assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% average energy bill reduction, up to 40% during promotional or red tariff flag periods
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GRPCOMcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGRPCOM partnership offers COGECOM's energy savings program exclusively to GRPCOM employees. Employees receive up to 20% discount on energy bills with no installation required. COGECOM provides personalized energy analysis and ongoing account management for GRPCOM staff.
• ACP (Associação Comercial do Paraná)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACP members have access to exclusive COGECOM energy savings programs. The association serves as a channel partner bringing member businesses into the cooperative energy program.
• Supergasbras EnergiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupergasbras Energia operates as an important partner of COGECOM, strengthening initiatives in the energy sector and promoting innovative and sustainable solutions.
• OCB (Organização das Cooperativas Brasileiras)minorOthersCOGECOM is registered with and certified by OCB, the Brazilian Cooperative Organization, which validates and regulates the cooperative business model.
• CDL (Câmaras de Dirigentes Lojistas) ChaptersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple CDL chapters across Brazil (CDL Cachoeira do Sul, CDL Canoas, CDL Cruz Alta, CDL Francisco Beltrão, CDL Lajeado, CDL POA, CDL Santa Maria, CDL Santo Angelo, CDL São Gabriel, CDL São Mateus do Sul) serve as channel partners bringing member retail businesses into the COGECOM cooperative energy program.
• Sindilojas ChaptersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple Sindilojas chapters (Sindilojas RS, Sindilojas Vale do Rio Pardo, Sindilojas de Ponta Grossa, Sindilojas Irati) serve as channel partners bringing member retail businesses into the COGECOM cooperative energy program.
• ACI (Associações Comerciais e Industriais) ChaptersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple ACI chapters across Brazil (ACI, ACI São Pedro do Sul, ACI Boa Vista do Búricá, ACI Encantado, ACI Tupanciretã, ACI Vanini, ACIAA, ACIAB, ACIAC, ACIAL, ACIAP, ACIAPAR, ACIC, ACICLA, ACIF, ACIMA, ACINFAZ, ACIPA, ACIPI, ACISAT, ACIST São Leopoldo, ACIVI Vila Maria) serve as channel partners for the cooperative energy program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Engie Brasil: Large Brazilian renewable energy generator and supplier with a portfolio spanning solar, wind, and hydro. Engie's DG and green-tariff offerings overlap with COGECOM's commercial and industrial value proposition at much greater scale.
• Energisa: One of Brazil's largest electric distribution groups, serving multiple states in the South and Southeast where COGECOM operates. As a distribution utility, Energisa owns the billing infrastructure COGECOM depends on and offers competing green-tariff products.
• Equatorial Energia: Brazilian multi-state electric distribution holding company with a growing presence in renewables, including distributed generation. Operates in several of the same regional markets as COGECOM and represents both a billing dependency and a competitive threat.
• CPFL Energia: Major Brazilian distribution and generation group operating in São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul, where COGECOM distributes energy credits. CPFL's CPFL Paulista and RGE brands are COGECOM's billing partners and also offer competing renewable supply programs.

Direct peers

• 2W Energia: Brazilian energy company offering renewable energy supply and distributed generation solutions to SMB and corporate customers, competing directly with COGECOM's cooperative model in the C&I renewable credit space.
• Solfácil: Brazilian solar fintech and distributed generation marketplace that connects residential and SMB consumers to solar installers, enabling zero-down solar adoption — a directly adjacent value proposition to COGECOM's zero-investment renewable cooperative membership.
• Matrix Energia: Brazilian renewable energy commercialization and distributed generation cooperative operator, with a similar model of pooling renewable credits from multiple generation sources and selling them to end consumers.
• Energy Social (Aurora Energy / Social Energy Brasil): Brazilian energy cooperatives and shared-generation players that aggregate distributed renewable generation for residential and commercial members, directly comparable to COGECOM's cooperative structure and SMB/residential value proposition.

Emerging players

• Portal Solar: Brazilian solar energy marketplace and lead-generation platform connecting consumers to solar installers and DG solutions, with overlapping SMB/residential customer base and complementary role in the distributed generation ecosystem.

Others

• OCB (Organização das Cooperativas Brasileiras): Industry association that registers and certifies Brazilian cooperatives including COGECOM. While not a direct competitor, OCB's framework and cooperative certification regime shape the operating environment in which COGECOM and peer renewable cooperatives compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@cogecom
• Facebookfacebook.com/cogecomenergia
• Instagraminstagram.com/cogecom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cogecomenergia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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