Greenvolt Comunidades

What Greenvolt Comunidades does

Greenvolt Comunidades is a Portuguese energy-as-a-service company that operates an energy community platform connecting distributed solar producers with nearby electricity consumers. Founded in 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greenvolt Group (Greenvolt - Energias Renováveis, S.A.), the company enables companies, condominiums, sports clubs, and institutions with available roof or land space (≥500m² for companies, ≥750m² for condominiums) to install photovoltaic systems and share surplus generation with households and businesses located within a 2-4 km radius, at rates below the Last Resort Supplier (CUR) tariff. The core technology is a digital management platform that handles community administration, energy sharing, billing, regulatory compliance, and licensing, complemented by a customer-facing mobile application for consumption monitoring and CO₂ tracking, and an integrated EV charging module branded Mobilidade Solar.

The business model combines several recurring and transactional revenue streams: long-term Power Purchase Agreements (typically 15 years, exemplified by the Hovione deal) under which Greenvolt purchases and resells community energy; ongoing community management and administration fees; solar installation revenue (financed 100% by Greenvolt for producers who prefer zero upfront investment, or self-funded by producers who want ownership); and consumer-side energy supply priced 20-50% below standard tariffs. Go-to-market is hybrid: enterprise field sales target producers across industrial, retail, sports, and financial-services verticals, while consumer acquisition combines digital marketing, aggregator partnerships (notably Manie's 26,000-family AutoSwitch base), employer benefit programs (Bankinter, Banco Santander), and community-led organic growth. Customers save 20-50% on electricity bills in standard configurations and up to 65% in optimized producer setups.

Greenvolt Comunidades serves a diverse customer base including enterprise producers (Super Bock Group, Hovione, OLI, M.A.SILVA, Widerproperty shopping centers, Radio Popular, Vanguard Properties, Longa Vida), financial institutions (Banco Santander Portugal with 100 branches supplied, Bankinter Portugal via employee program), sports clubs (FC Porto, FC Famalicão, C.F. Os Belenenses, CD Feirense), social-sector organizations through its Comunidades Inclusivas program, and 700+ consumer households. As of mid-2026 the company reported 160+ projects, 109 operational communities, 55 MWp of operational capacity with 60+ MWp in development, more than €4 million in cumulative savings generated for enterprise customers over four years, and a stated market-leading position in Portuguese energy communities. The company is GDPR-compliant, headquartered in Marinha das Ondas with operations across continental Portugal and the islands, and led by CEO José Queirós de Almeida alongside a four-person executive team.

Name

Greenvolt Comunidades

Legal name

GREENVOLT COMUNIDADES, S.A.

Website

https://comunidades.greenvolt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Greenvolt Comunidades operates Portugal's leading energy community platform, connecting distributed solar producers with nearby electricity consumers. The Greenvolt Group subsidiary enables companies, sports clubs, financial institutions, and households to share renewable energy, delivering 20-50% bill savings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Distributed Renewable Energy Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation (22111)

SIC

Electric Services (4911), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

DER Financing, Leasing & Billing Platforms (TPO, PPA, On-Bill) (EUAMAJAJ), Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Demand Response & Load Flexibility Services (EUAMAJAF)

Keywords

• Distributed solar energy
• Energy community management
• Renewable energy sharing
• Solar PV installation
• Community energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Marinha das Ondas

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Sales and Sharing: Revenue generated from selling and sharing renewable energy produced by community members. Producers receive compensation for excess energy shared with community consumers at rates more attractive than the Last Resort Supplier (CUR).
2. Community Management Services: Ongoing management and administration fees for operating energy communities, including technical management, legal compliance, and platform services
3. Solar Installation Services: Installation of photovoltaic solar panels for producer members, either financed 100% by Greenvolt or with client investment
4. Power Purchase Agreements (PPA): Long-term energy supply contracts (e.g., 15-year PPAs) with fixed or preferential pricing for energy community participants

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Greenvolt Comunidades creates and manages renewable energy communities in Portugal, connecting solar energy producers (companies, condominiums, sports clubs, institutions with rooftop space) with nearby consumer members (households and businesses within 2–4 km) who can buy shared solar energy at rates 20–50% below standard tariffs. The company finances 100% of photovoltaic installations for producers, installs and operates the assets, and handles all technical, legal, licensing, billing, and ongoing community administration through a digital platform and mobile app.

Product overview

Greenvolt Comunidades operates a unified energy community platform that connects solar energy producers with nearby consumers. The core product is the Comuniddes de Energia (Energy Communities) platform, supplemented by three membership tiers: Ser Produtor for businesses/condominiums with solar installation space, Ser Consumidor for households wanting to buy renewable energy without panels, and Comunidades Inclusivas for social sector organizations. Additional offerings include Mobilidade Solar for EV charging integrated with solar, the APP Greenvolt for monitoring and management, and an Energy Community Simulator for savings calculations. The platform manages technical, legal, and operational aspects including licensing, energy sharing, and billing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Comunidades de Energia (Energy Communities) A renewable energy community platform enabling citizens, businesses, condominiums, and organizations to produce, consume, and share 100% renewable solar energy locally. Producers install solar panels (optionally fully financed by Greenvolt) and share excess energy with community members at rates below the Last Resort Supplier (CUR); consumers save on bills without installing panels or changing retailer. The offering includes technical installation, licensing, community administration, billing, and a digital monitoring app.
• Ser Produtor (Producer Membership) A membership service for companies and condominiums with roof or ground space (>500m2 for companies, >750m2 for condominiums) to install solar panels and become energy producers in their community. Greenvolt finances 100% of the installation, performs site assessments and simulations, installs the system, handles licensing, and shares excess energy with community consumers at more attractive rates than the grid (CUR). Producers retain an optional self-investment/ownership path.
• Ser Consumidor (Consumer Membership) A membership service for households and businesses located within 2–4 km of producers to consume 100% renewable solar energy from nearby Greenvolt communities, with savings of 20–50% on electricity costs. No installation is required and consumers do not need to change their existing energy retailer. Members manage consumption and bills through the Greenvolt app and can exit with 60 days (residential) or 180 days (business) notice.
• Comunidades Inclusivas (Inclusive Communities) A social-impact energy community service for IPSS, NGOs, cultural institutions, and other social organizations with solar capacity above 500m2. Includes a free development fee (€10,000 value), free communication pack, and community dynamization services so the host organization can direct shared renewable energy benefits to vulnerable populations, addressing energy poverty while advancing the organization's social mission.
• Mobilidade Solar (Solar Mobility) An electric vehicle charging solution integrated with Greenvolt's solar energy communities, enabling corporate customers to charge EV fleets using solar power produced by their community. Includes a fleet management platform and member app, with charging costs that can reach €0/kWh during peak solar production hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-50% reduction in energy costs for consumers
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and strategic.

• WiderpropertycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 July 2026Development of three photovoltaic projects at shopping centers (Tavira Plaza, La Vie Caldas, Torres Shopping) with 1,767 panels and 944 kWp capacity producing 1.8 GWh/year. Centers integrated into Greenvolt energy communities for sharing with retailers.
• HovionecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Development of two energy communities in Lisbon region (Loures and Lumiar facilities) producing 1.3 GWh/year with 15-year PPA, estimated €2 million savings. Greenvolt installs ~1,380 solar panels (832+ kWp) and manages energy sharing.
• ManiecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 March 2026Partnership enables 26,000+ Manie customers (AutoSwitch users) to join Greenvolt energy communities across Portugal. Model combines continuous electricity contract optimization with access to shared solar energy, offering average 30% savings on electricity bills.
• Bankinter PortugalmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 December 2025Protocol allowing Bankinter employees to join Greenvolt energy communities with special conditions, promoting access to renewable energy at employees' homes as part of bank's sustainability strategy.
• M.A.SILVAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Two new energy community projects in Santa Maria da Feira and Alter do Chão. M.A.SILVA's existing 2.1 MWp solar installations will share 1.1 GWh surplus energy through communities. Employees also gain access to shared energy nationwide.
• SAtComm ProjectstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2025European project co-funded by €3.2M from ERDF involving Portugal, Ireland, France, and Spain. Greenvolt leads energy development efforts, providing tools and knowledge for energy communities to control consumption in line with EU regulations.
• Radio PopularmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 June 202525 Radio Popular stores become consumers of green energy from existing Greenvolt communities across Portugal (continental and islands), without needing to install panels.
• OLIcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 April 2025Energy community for OLI's industrial complex in Aveiro. Company invested €1.2M in 3,862 solar panels (1.56 MWp) with goal of 25% energy cost reduction by 2028 and 50% renewable energy by 2030.
• Banco Santander PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2025100 bank branches across Portugal supplied with green energy from Greenvolt communities. Includes energy community at Santander Building in Lisbon with 248 photovoltaic panels producing 168.5 MWh/year.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Holaluz: Spanish solar energy company operating a distributed solar platform with collective self-consumption and green energy community models similar to Greenvolt's, serving Iberian households and SMEs. Most directly comparable in business model and target geography.
• Solarwatt: German solar PV and battery systems provider offering residential and commercial solar with integrated energy management and community/shared energy products. Comparable across solar EPC, financing models, and digital platform elements.
• Ostrom: German renewable energy company running solar community and collective self-consumption models with a digital platform connecting producers and consumers. Closely comparable model to Greenvolt's, focused on the German market instead of Portugal.

Emerging players

• EnergyVille / EnergyDeck: European energy data and community management platform enabling shared energy projects and demand flexibility across multiple EU markets. Comparable as a digital platform layer for energy communities and distributed energy resources.
• Tibber: Norwegian digital energy retailer operating across Europe with smart energy management, dynamic tariffs, and growing integration of community/shared renewable offerings. Comparable as a digital-first consumer energy platform that increasingly intersects with distributed solar.
• SunRoof: European solar company building integrated rooftop solar, energy community, and smart home energy management solutions across multiple EU markets. Comparable in its combination of solar EPC, financing, and digital community platform elements.

Broad incumbents

• Iberdrola: Major Spanish/Iberian utility with extensive renewable generation and emerging energy community initiatives in Spain and Portugal. Competes via scale, balance sheet, and existing retail relationships, targeting the same Iberian renewable energy customers.
• EDP - Energias de Portugal: Dominant Portuguese utility with solar generation, retail electricity, and emerging energy community programs across Portugal. Operates as a broad incumbent that competes with Greenvolt for both producers and consumers while serving a much wider energy portfolio.
• Endesa (Enel Group): Spanish utility subsidiary of Enel with significant renewable generation and energy community pilots in Spain and Portugal. Competes with Greenvolt as a broad incumbent leveraging cross-country scale and retail customer bases.

Regional players

• Wattkraft: German solar EPC and PV distribution platform focused on rooftop and commercial solar with community/shared energy offerings. Comparable as a European solar platform integrating installation, financing, and community management — though focused on Germany rather than Iberia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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