WeForGreen
Italy's first energy self-production cooperative, enabling 3,100+ members to consume and invest in remote photovoltaic (shared solar) plants. Founded 2011 by ForGreen Spa Società Benefit, operates 12 plants generating 9,950 MWh annually with EKOenergy certification.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersVerona, Italy
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What WeForGreen does
WeForGreen Sharing is a cooperative energy company and the first energy self-production cooperative in Italy, founded in 2011 and promoted by ForGreen Spa Società Benefit. It enables individuals, businesses, and third-sector organizations to access 100% renewable, EKOenergy-certified electricity through a cooperative ownership model, bypassing the need for on-site rooftop installations. Members pay a one-time €50 cooperative membership fee and consume energy at wholesale PUN pricing plus a €0.005/kWh spread, with a €0.10/kWh price cap for autoproduction members in 2026.
The company's core technology is "fotovoltaico a distanza" (remote photovoltaic) — members purchase €1,000 quota shares (€250 share capital + €750 social loan) of centrally managed photovoltaic plants and receive economic returns through a monthly Autoproduction Bonus, an annual profit return (ristorno), and gradual social-loan repayment. WeForGreen operates 12 shared photovoltaic plants across Italy with 9,950 MWh produced in 2025, 2,150 tonnes of CO₂ avoided, and €5.65 million in cumulative benefits distributed to members. The technology stack uses half-cut photovoltaic modules with optimized string design for plants like Centenario Lucense #2, and all energy is bundled with EKOenergy certification for traceability.
The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) recurring energy supply margins (PUN + spread), (2) one-time autoproduction quota sales (€1,000 each, 3,715 quotas sold for Centenario Lucense #2 raising €3.72M), and (3) cooperative membership fees. Distribution is primarily digital self-service via the weforgreen.it website with inside-sales personalized energy simulations and a community-led referral program (WeForYou) that delivers €10-20 bill discounts per referral. The company is headquartered in Verona, Italy, and serves 3,100+ members nationally.
WeForGreen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- WeForGreen
- Legal name
- ForGreen Spa Società Benefit
- Website
- https://weforgreen.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Italy's first energy self-production cooperative, enabling 3,100+ members to consume and invest in remote photovoltaic (shared solar) plants. Founded 2011 by ForGreen Spa Società Benefit, operates 12 plants generating 9,950 MWh annually with EKOenergy certification.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
WeForGreen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Renewable Energy Cooperative
- NAICS
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)
- akta.pro primary industry
- REC/GO Retail Supply & Green Tariffs (Bundled/Unbundled) (EUAMAKAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- REC/GO Aggregation & Supply Origination (Generators/IPP Aggregators) (EUAMAKAH), Certificate Retirement & Claims/Disclosure Management (Scope 2, Fuel Mix, Labeling) (EUAGAFAI)
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Where WeForGreen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Verona
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
WeForGreen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Energy Supply Contract (Fornitura di Energia): Members pay for electricity supply at a preferential cooperative tariff based on the wholesale PUN price plus a small spread (0.005 €/kWh), with a maximum price cap for autoproduction members. Revenue is generated as members consume energy produced by the shared cooperative photovoltaic plants.
- Autoproduction Quotas (Quote di Autoproduzione): Members purchase quota shares of remote photovoltaic plants. Each quota costs €1,000 (€250 share capital + €750 financing shares). Members receive economic benefits via monthly bill discounts (Bonus Autoproduzione), annual profit returns (ristorno), and gradual repayment of the financing portion. The Centenario Lucense #2 project generated €3,715,000 from 3,715 quotas with an expected IRR of ~3.5% over 20 years.
- Cooperative Membership Fee (Quota Sociale): New members pay a one-time cooperative membership fee of €50 to join WeForGreen Sharing. This grants shareholder status and access to preferential energy tariffs and autoproduction projects.
- WeForYou Referral Revenue: The WeForYou loyalty program generates new member activations. While discounts reduce member bills, the program drives new revenue through memberships and quota subscriptions that would otherwise not occur. Additional €10 per new member adhesion feeds the Insieme per crescere fund.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Standard membership fee for all new cooperative members |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Wholesale energy price plus minimal spread, protected by a maximum price ceiling |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Remote photovoltaic quota investment for energy self-production |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Referral incentives for new member recruitment through the WeForYou loyalty program |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
WeForGreen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
WeForGreen is a cooperative energy company that supplies 100% renewable, EKOenergy-certified electricity to its members at wholesale PUN-based pricing plus a small spread. Members are cooperative shareholders who can additionally purchase shares (quote) of remotely-managed photovoltaic plants through the "Fotovoltaico a Distanza" model to receive bill discounts and economic returns without installing panels on their own property.
Product overview
WeForGreen is a cooperative energy company (WeForGreen Sharing) promoted by ForGreen Spa Società Benefit, offering renewable energy supply and shared photovoltaic investment opportunities. The core offering combines energy supply contracts with optional participation in remote photovoltaic projects (Fotovoltaico a Distanza) where members purchase shares (quote) of cooperative-owned solar installations. The product portfolio includes the main energy supply service (WeForGreen Sharing), multiple photovoltaic autoproduzione projects (Energyland, Masseria del Sole, Fattorie del Salento, Fattorie del Sole di Ugento, Centenario Lucense #1 and #2), the WeForYou loyalty/referral program, and educational guides on energy topics.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- WeForYou: Programma di loyalty e Responsabilità Sociale d'Impresa promosso dalle cooperative WeForGreen Sharing, Energia Verde WeForGreen ed Energyland in collaborazione con ForGreen Spa Società Benefit. Nato come evoluzione dell'iniziativa 'Insieme per crescere', permette ai soci di ottenere sconti in bolletta e contribuire al Fondo Insieme per crescere per organizzazioni del territorio.
- Fotovoltaico a distanza
Products and services
- WeForGreen Sharing - Fornitura di Energia (Energy Supply) Cooperative electricity supply service providing 100% renewable, EKOenergy-certified electricity to cooperative members (soci) at wholesale PUN pricing plus a small spread, with a maximum price cap of €0.10/kWh for autoproduction members in 2026. Members become cooperative shareholders and receive preferential tariffs compared to traditional energy suppliers.
- Fotovoltaico a Distanza (Remote Photovoltaic) Program allowing members to purchase shares (quote) of shared photovoltaic plants managed by the cooperative, generating economic returns through monthly Autoproduction Bonus (bill discount), annual profit returns (ristorno), and gradual repayment of the financing portion of each quota. Each quota costs €1,000 (€250 share capital + €750 social loan).
- WeForYou Loyalty Program Loyalty and referral program where existing members share personal WeForYou codes to recruit new members and receive bill discounts (€10 per new consumer member, €20 per autoproduction quota sold), with an additional €10 per new adhesion contributing to the Insieme per crescere social fund.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99.7% member satisfaction rate
- +7 more outcomes
Companies that use WeForGreen
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
WeForGreen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
WeForGreen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and supporting.
- Cooperativa Energia Verde WeForGreencoreEnergia Verde WeForGreen is one of the three energy cooperatives (alongside WeForGreen Sharing and Energyland) that together participate in the WeForYou loyalty program promoted by ForGreen. The cooperative runs its own autoproduction projects including Masseria del Sole and collectively contributes to the Insieme per crescere social fund.
- Cooperativa EnergylandcoreEnergyland is one of the three energy cooperatives participating in the WeForYou loyalty program promoted by ForGreen. Energyland operates the Orsara photovoltaic plant and collectively contributes to the Insieme per crescere social fund with WeForGreen Sharing and Energia Verde WeForGreen.
- ForGreen Spa Società BenefitflagshipForGreen Spa Società Benefit is the founding promoter and service provider for WeForGreen Sharing cooperative. ForGreen handles all plant design, installation, and management; energy supply contracts with members; billing; customer care; and administrative services under service agreements. ForGreen developed the energy community model and provides the technological and operational backbone of WeForGreen's business. The two entities are joint data controllers under GDPR Article 26.
- EKOenergycoreEKOenergy is the international renewable energy certification label used by WeForGreen to certify all its energy supply. EKOenergy applies strict environmental sustainability criteria beyond national regulations, guaranteeing the renewable origin and traceability of all energy consumed by WeForGreen members.
- Yeah! Impresa Sociale (Cooperative Sociale)supportingYeah! is a social cooperative engaged in promoting digital and employment inclusion for people with disabilities. WeForGreen partnered with Yeah! for technical analysis based on WCAG 2.1/2.2 international accessibility standards, user testing with users with disabilities, and publication of an accessibility declaration. This collaboration supports WeForGreen's commitment to digital accessibility and social responsibility.
- Energy&Life Enterprise Network (Rete d'Impresa)supportingEnergy&Life is an enterprise network led by ForGreen, which developed the Energyland photovoltaic project and coordinated the network of cooperative energy projects. The network provides shared infrastructure, expertise, and operational support across the cooperative energy projects.
Scale indicators20 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
WeForGreen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
WeForGreen social profiles
Digital presenceWeForGreen compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
WeForGreen financial estimates
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WeForGreen leadership team
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WeForGreen subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
WeForGreen funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
WeForGreen M&A and investment
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Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about WeForGreen
What does WeForGreen do?
WeForGreen is a cooperative energy company that supplies 100% renewable, EKOenergy-certified electricity to its members at wholesale PUN-based pricing plus a small spread. Members are cooperative shareholders who can additionally purchase shares (quote) of remotely-managed photovoltaic plants through the "Fotovoltaico a Distanza" model to receive bill discounts and economic returns without installing panels on their own property.
Is WeForGreen a public or private company?
WeForGreen is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was WeForGreen founded?
WeForGreen was founded in 2011. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is WeForGreen based?
WeForGreen is headquartered in Verona, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does WeForGreen make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Energy Supply Contract (Fornitura di Energia) is the primary driver. The others are autoproduction Quotas (Quote di Autoproduzione), cooperative Membership Fee (Quota Sociale) and weForYou Referral Revenue.
Does WeForGreen have an API?
No public API is recorded for WeForGreen.
What industry is WeForGreen in?
WeForGreen's product category is Renewable Energy Cooperative. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAKAF, REC/GO Retail Supply & Green Tariffs (Bundled/Unbundled), with a secondary code of EUAMAKAH, REC/GO Aggregation & Supply Origination (Generators/IPP Aggregators). Its NAICS code is 2211 and its SIC code is 4911.