Aquila, an international group specializing in climate finance in Southeast Asia and with financial activity in Europe from Spain, is leading a new project aimed at expanding access to residential solar energy in Malaysia. The investment is managed through Goparity, an Iberian sustainable investment platform that enables investors to participate in projects aligned with the energy transition and sustainability. All the details of the investment can be found at this link.
The funds raised will support the expansion of Okapi, a Malaysian company that installs residential solar systems with no upfront cost for households. Its model is based on long-term payment plans that reduce economic barriers to accessing clean energy in a context of steadily rising electricity tariffs.
Aquila structures the financing that channels capital to Okapi, with the aim of enabling new distributed solar installations across the country. The company relies on trusted local installers responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the systems.
A strategic project in a key region for the energy transition
Southeast Asia is advancing toward a more sustainable energy model, driven by industrialization, rapid economic growth, and steadily increasing electricity demand. Residential solar energy is gaining ground, although access to financing remains a barrier for many households.
Research published in the Journal of Infrastructure, Policy and Development shows that upfront cost is one of the most decisive factors in the adoption of solar energy in Malaysia, highlighting the need for accessible alternatives for households. Okapi’s model overcomes this initial cost and enables more families to access solar energy in one of the emerging markets with the highest growth potential.
“Southeast Asia is home to some of the fastest-growing solar markets in the world, but access to financing remains the main barrier to adoption. This collaboration with Goparity aims to change that by connecting European capital with high-quality clean energy opportunities in the region and making that access open to all,” says Stefano Pellegrino, CEO of Aquila.
The project aims to facilitate the installation of 58 photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of 495 kWp and an estimated annual generation of 698 MWh of clean energy, avoiding 538.7 tons of CO₂ emissions per year—equivalent to the absorption of nearly 24,500 trees. In addition, it will expand access to clean and reliable energy for between 60 and 70 households and SMEs, with solar systems capable of operating for more than 25 years.
At the same time, households will experience a significant reduction in their energy costs. Projections estimate cumulative savings of close to $470,000 over five years, thanks to a model that eliminates upfront investment and reduces electricity bills from the very first month.
Goparity, an Iberian platform that acts as a bridge between European investors and both domestic and international impact projects, participates in this transaction as a sustainable financing channel.
“Entering Southeast Asia marks an important milestone in the diversification of our investment portfolio. We already offer diversification by company and sector, and now we are expanding that principle geographically, opening up a new region where our investor community can generate significant impact through Goparity,” says Nuno Brito Jorge, CEO and founder of Goparity.
Aquila is a climate finance group headquartered in Singapore that supports Southeast Asian companies in solar energy, electric mobility, and other decarbonization-focused technologies. Since its inception, it has structured financing for renewable energy projects in Vietnam, Malaysia, and other neighboring markets, with a track record of more than 20 projects and $22 million financed.
Aquila also has financial activity in Spain, from where it mobilizes European capital toward its energy transition projects in Southeast Asia.
The team combines expertise in credit analysis, technology, sustainability, and risk management, and operates its own ESG monitoring platform to track the environmental performance of each financed project.
About Goparity
Founded in 2017, Goparity’s main mission is to democratize access to sustainable finance by connecting companies and individuals who want to invest in projects with a positive impact on people and the planet. Since its inception, the platform’s more than 59,000 users have financed over 420 impact projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals across three continents, with total investment exceeding €55 million. These projects have already benefited more than 100,000 people, created over 4,000 jobs, and help avoid the emission of more than 30,000 tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere each year. In Spain, Goparity has carried out 22 projects and supported 32 Spanish companies to date
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