Santa Marta
A Strategic Position
in Iberian Energy
Santa Marta advances a utility-scale solar investment in Portugal from early-stage development to Ready-to-Build, targeting institutional exit.
- Sectors
- Renewable Energy
- Energy Infrastructure
- Status
- Active
- Founded
- 2019
Positioned for
Multi-Stage Growth
Utility-Scale Solar
Asset
A core photovoltaic project advancing through permitting and grid connection milestones toward Ready-to-Build status, positioned for institutional exit at peak valuation.
BESS Integration
Potential
An optional energy storage layer designed to capture Iberian price volatility and grid arbitrage opportunities, enhancing overall asset revenue and exit valuation.
Structured
Investment Entry
Defined investment structures aligned to key development milestones and value realisation at exit — with a track record already behind it.
Utility-Scale Solar Investment in Portugal
Santa Marta advances a strategically located solar asset from early-stage development to Ready-to-Build (RTB), targeting value realisation at institutional exit.
The Santa Marta site sits adjacent to the Tavira 400kV transmission corridor — one of the highest-capacity grid connection points in the Algarve. Combined with Portugal’s Acordo Scheme, accelerating post-blackout grid investment, and over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine, this solar investment in Portugal is positioned at the intersection of regulatory support and institutional demand. Development has been ongoing since 2019. The first financial product built on this asset, SantaMarta60, completed its full term in December 2025 and paid investors 60% in full. Solar45 now continues development on the same site.
Asset-Backed
Position
Direct exposure to a utility-scale solar project in Portugal, underpinned by land ownership, Tavira grid proximity, and active development progression since 2019.
Defined Development
Pathway
A clear timeline from current stage to Ready-to-Build, aligned with permitting cycles, grid connection milestones, and exit to institutional buyers at peak demand.
Proven Track
Record
SantaMarta60 delivered a 60% return over 3 years on this same asset, completing in full in December 2025. Solar45 continues development on the same site.
Energy Transition
Alignment
Supporting renewable capacity growth and grid resilience in Iberia, aligned with EU decarbonisation targets and Portugal’s accelerating energy infrastructure programme.
Understanding Santa Marta
01
How do I invest with Santa Marta?
Santa Marta offers three investment routes: Limited Partnership, Secured Loan Note, or Investment Bond. Each is structured around the same asset and development pathway.
The current active product on this asset is Solar45, which targets a 45% return over 3 years.
02
What makes Portugal attractive for solar investment?
Portugal combines over 3,000 hours of annual sunshine with fast-track permitting, strong grid infrastructure investment, and government-backed development programmes. The Santa Marta site sits adjacent to the Tavira 400kV transmission node — one of the most strategically located grid connection points in southern Portugal.
03
What is the investment timeline for Santa Marta?
Santa Marta follows a defined development pathway from current stage to Ready-to-Build, aligned with permitting milestones, grid connection, and institutional exit. The SantaMarta60 bond completed this full cycle — initiated in 2022 and paid in full in December 2025 — demonstrating the asset’s proven development track record.
04
Is battery storage part of the Santa Marta project?
Yes. Santa Marta includes BESS integration potential, designed to capture Iberian price volatility and arbitrage opportunities, enhancing overall project revenue and valuation at exit.
For a strategy focused specifically on integrated solar and storage assets, see Baloiço.
Insights from Santa Marta
Analysis and updates on the Santa Marta asset, Iberian solar development, and Portugal’s energy infrastructure market.
- Baloico, Solar45
What the Hormuz Closure Reveals About Energy Infrastructure
- Solar45
The Evolution of Energy Infrastructure Investment at Scale
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