Solarian Energy
Solarian Energy is a São Paulo–based private distributed-generation operator that develops, owns, and operates solar photovoltaic and small hydroelectric plants in Brazil under ANEEL Resolutions 482 and 687, delivering zero-upfront solar energy to mid- and large commercial customers, primarily retail pharmacy and furniture chains, across multiple Brazilian states.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersSão Paulo, Brazil
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Solarian Energy does
Solarian Energy is a private Brazilian distributed-generation company headquartered in São Paulo that develops, owns, and operates solar photovoltaic (UFV) and small hydroelectric (CGH) plants under the ANEEL regulatory framework (Resolutions 482 and 687). Founded around 2016–2017 by professionals from the Brazilian energy industry, the company builds plants of 33 kWp to ~6.5 MWp and delivers power to commercial customers through the regulated net-metering / energy-compensation mechanism, which permits remote generation so long as generation and consumption remain within the same distribution utility concession area. As of late 2024 the portfolio includes 15+ operational plants across São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, Rio Grande do Sul, Mato Grosso, and Tocantins, with combined installed capacity in the 50+ MW range and annual generation on the order of ~60,000 MWh.
The commercial model targets medium and large Brazilian businesses that do not have access to the free energy market (mercado livre), offering solar generation with zero upfront capital outlay from the customer. Solarian and a pool of investor partners fund plant construction; the company conducts technical-financial feasibility (tariff, consumption profile, solar irradiation, real estate), procures equipment and EPC services from third parties (panels, inverters, trackers, structures, assembly contractors), and performs ongoing O&M with performance reporting. Revenue is generated from energy generation fees paid by customers via the compensation system, and pricing is positioned below local utility tariffs, with documented client-side savings around 10% and CO₂-avoidance reporting used as supporting sustainability proof points.
The customer base is concentrated in commercial retail, with pharmacy chains as the dominant end-use: a ~70-pharmacy network under Enel Goiás, a ~94-pharmacy network under CPFL Piratininga, and additional pharmacy and furniture-store accounts in Rio de Janeiro and Santos. The company is operationally lean, with only 6 employees on staff and EPC execution outsourced across a diversified supplier base that includes JA Solar, Canadian Solar, Sungrow, Ingeteam, Convert Italia, Spin Estruturas, Enerwatt, BF Engenharia, and Engecomp.
Solarian Energy firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Solarian Energy
- Legal name
- Solarian Energy
- Website
- https://solarian.com.br
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Solarian Energy is a São Paulo–based private distributed-generation operator that develops, owns, and operates solar photovoltaic and small hydroelectric plants in Brazil under ANEEL Resolutions 482 and 687, delivering zero-upfront solar energy to mid- and large commercial customers, primarily retail pharmacy and furniture chains, across multiple Brazilian states.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Solarian Energy industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Distributed Solar Energy Services
- NAICS
- Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Hydroelectric Power Generation (221111), Electric Power Generation (22111)
- SIC
- Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Electric Services (4911)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Owner’s Engineering, Grid Interconnection & System Studies (PVsyst/Performance Modeling, Protection Studies) (EUACAGAG)
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Where Solarian Energy is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- São Paulo
- HQ country
- Brazil
- HQ region
- Latin America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Solarian Energy business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Distributed Generation Energy Sales: The company builds and operates solar plants under Brazil's distributed generation regulatory framework. Customers pay zero upfront investment; Solarian and its investors fund construction. Revenue comes from energy generation fees as customers pay for energy consumption through the compensation system.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Solarian Energy product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Solarian Energy develops, finances, builds, and operates distributed solar photovoltaic (UFV) and small hydroelectric (CGH) generation plants in Brazil, selling the generated energy to medium and large commercial customers under Brazil's ANEEL distributed-generation regulatory framework. Customers make zero upfront investment; Solarian and its investor partners fund plant construction and earn revenue from energy-supply fees via the grid's net-metering (energy-compensation) system, with projects sized from 33 kWp to over 6,500 kWp.
Product overview
Solarian Energy offers distributed photovoltaic solar generation as a unified service platform, combining feasibility analysis, financial structuring with zero client investment, and complete plant implementation and maintenance. The core offering integrates technical-financial studies, grid connection management, construction execution, and ongoing operational monitoring with performance reporting. The company manages a portfolio of solar projects (UFV plants) ranging from 33 kWp to 4,969 kWp, serving commercial clients such as pharmacy chains and furniture stores, and a hydroelectric project (CGH). Notable projects include UFV Niquelândia I, UFV Salto de Pirapora II, UFV Rio das Flores I, and UFV Salto de Pirapora I.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Distributed Photovoltaic Solar Generation (Geração Distribuída Solar Fotovoltaica) End-to-end distributed solar PV generation service for medium and large Brazilian commercial customers, enabling them to produce clean renewable energy, inject excess into the grid, and consume from it as needed via net-metering, with installations ranging from 500 to 3,000 kW and zero upfront investment.
- UFV Niquelândia I Dedicated 3,594 kWp solar PV plant (with solar trackers, 8,190 panels) generating 6,020 MWh/year to supply 70 pharmacies under the Enel Goiás distribution concession via energy compensation.
- UFV Salto de Pirapora II 4,969 kWp solar PV plant using mobile solar trackers and over 12,000 panels, generating 8,700 MWh/year to supply 94 pharmacies under the CPFL Piratininga distribution concession.
- UFV Rio das Flores I 1,382 kWp solar PV plant using over 3,800 panels on fixed aluminum structures, generating 2,030 MWh/year to supply a pharmacy chain under the Light distribution concession in Rio de Janeiro.
- UFV Salto de Pirapora I First ground-mounted solar PV plant of 96 kWp (126 solar panels on fixed aluminum structures) in Salto de Pirapora/SP, generating 148 MWh/year to supply Bontempo furniture stores under CPFL Piratininga.
Quantifiable outcome
- 95% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use Solarian Energy
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Solarian Energy technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Solarian Energy partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- JA SolarcoreSolar panel supplier for UFV Niquelândia I project. JA Solar provides photovoltaic modules used in the 3,594 kWp plant.
- SungrowcoreInverter supplier for UFV Niquelândia I project. Sungrow provides grid-tie inverters that connect solar generation to the distribution grid.
- Spin EstruturascoreStructure supplier for solar panel mounting. Provided structures for UFV Niquelândia I project.
- EnerwattcoreElectrical panel supplier and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor for UFV Niquelândia I project.
- Canadian SolarcoreSolar panels, inverters, and EPC contractor for UFV Salto de Pirapora II. Provides 12,000+ solar panels and serves as main contractor for the 4,969 kWp project.
- Convert ItaliacoreSolar tracker (movable structure) supplier for UFV Salto de Pirapora II. Provides Convert trackers that follow the sun to increase energy production.
- BF EngenhariacoreAssembly contractor for UFV Salto de Pirapora II project.
- Spin EstruturascoreFixed aluminum structure supplier for UFV Rio das Flores I. Provided ground-mounted structures for 3,800+ solar panels.
- AEVO EquiníciominorAssembly contractor for UFV Rio das Flores I project.
- IngeteamcoreInverter supplier for UFV Salto de Pirapora I. Provided Ingecon Sun 3Play 28TL M P+ inverter.
- SchuttencoreSolar panel supplier for UFV Salto de Pirapora I. Provided STP6-265W solar panels (126 units).
- EngetudominorAssembly contractor for UFV Salto de Pirapora I project.
- ABC EngenhariaminorManagement services provider for UFV Salto de Pirapora I project.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Solarian Energy competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Faro Energy: Brazilian distributed solar developer building and operating small-to-mid-scale UFV plants for commercial customers. Comparable project sizes, customer types, and reliance on Brazilian DG regulations.
- G2 Energia: Brazilian distributed solar generation company targeting commercial and industrial customers with structured project finance. Competes head-to-head with Solarian for zero-investment distributed generation contracts.
- Órigo Energia: Brazil's largest distributed solar generation operator, offering zero-investment solar subscription to commercial and industrial customers. Closest direct competitor to Solarian's Geração Distribuída model, with broader scale and disclosed VC backing.
- Lightsource (Brazil operations): Global solar developer with active Brazilian DG business serving commercial customers. Comparable model: financed solar plants providing energy credits to offtakers under ANEEL's distributed generation framework.
- Aldeia Solar: Brazilian distributed solar generation integrator focused on commercial and industrial clients with zero-investment offerings. Direct competitor in the same UFV DG market, with EPC and project finance capabilities overlapping with Solarian.
Regional players
- Mandatory Energy (formerly Corena): Brazilian-focused distributed solar EPC and operator serving commercial customers. Comparable in scale and target market to Solarian, with similar project finance partnerships.
Broad incumbents
- Atlas Renewable Energy: Large-scale renewable energy developer with operations across Latin America including Brazil. While primarily utility-scale, it increasingly competes in the C&I solar segment and has the balance sheet to outbid Solarian for capital partners.
- Engie Brasil: One of Brazil's largest private power generators with growing distributed generation and solar offerings. Serves as both competitor and potential acquirer for smaller DG operators like Solarian.
Emerging players
- Sunne: Brazilian solar-as-a-service platform serving SMEs with subscription-based solar energy. Overlaps with Solarian's customer base (mid-market businesses without access to the free energy market).
- Solfácil: Brazilian solar financing marketplace connecting installers, customers, and capital. While more of a financing platform than asset owner, it competes for the same pool of investor capital and C&I offtakers that Solarian serves.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Solarian Energy leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Solarian Energy funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Solarian Energy M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Solarian Energy
What does Solarian Energy do?
Solarian Energy develops, finances, builds, and operates distributed solar photovoltaic (UFV) and small hydroelectric (CGH) generation plants in Brazil, selling the generated energy to medium and large commercial customers under Brazil's ANEEL distributed-generation regulatory framework. Customers make zero upfront investment; Solarian and its investor partners fund plant construction and earn revenue from energy-supply fees via the grid's net-metering (energy-compensation) system, with projects sized from 33 kWp to over 6,500 kWp.
Is Solarian Energy a public or private company?
Solarian Energy is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Solarian Energy founded?
Solarian Energy was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Solarian Energy based?
Solarian Energy is headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, in the Latin America region.
How does Solarian Energy make money?
One revenue line is on record: distributed Generation Energy Sales.
Who are Solarian Energy's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Faro Energy, G2 Energia, Órigo Energia, Lightsource (Brazil operations) and Aldeia Solar. Mandatory Energy (formerly Corena) is listed as a regional player. Broad incumbents are Atlas Renewable Energy and Engie Brasil. Emerging players are Sunne and Solfácil.
Does Solarian Energy have an API?
No public API is recorded for Solarian Energy.
What industry is Solarian Energy in?
Solarian Energy's product category is Distributed Solar Energy Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAMAJAD, Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind, with a secondary code of EUAMABAB, Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System). Its NAICS code is 221114 and its SIC code is 4991.