About
Founded in 2013, Coopernico is a co-op headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar, Other.
Coopernico is a cooperative and social enterprise dedicated to democratic energy transition in Portugal. Founded by 16 citizens in 2013, it promotes citizen participation in renewable energy development through collective investments in solar projects, electricity retail, and community energy initiatives. The cooperative offers transparent pricing, supports local employment through renewable energy projects, and operates on principles of solidarity and sustainability. It invests in distributed renewable production across Portugal and provides electricity retail services to members. The organization also supports the creation of citizen energy communities and operates local volunteer groups throughout the country.
Headquarters
Lisbon, Portugal
Founded
2013
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Portugal Continental
Industry Memberships
REscoop.eu (European Federation of Renewable Energy Cooperatives)
Projects
Telheiras Community Energy Community
Vila Boa do Bispo Community Energy Community
ASMAL Solar Project
COMSOLVE Collective Self-Consumption
João Gonçalves Zarco School Solar Project
UPAC at Cooperativa Agrícola de Mangualde
Certifications & Awards
Awards
Innovation and Sustainability Award
Green Project Award
Sustainability and Social Innovation Award