Solar Golden Visa Investment Funds
Compare 4 Solar investment funds for Golden Visa applications.
PEEIF III - Portuguese Energy Efficiency Investment Fund III
The Portuguese Energy Efficiency Investment Fund III focuses on the renewable energy sector, supporting projects aligned with Portugal’s strong position in EU renewable production and broader ecological goals, with additional backing from EU and state support. As the third fund in this sector, it targets high-growth and strategic areas such as electric mobility, the carbon market, maritime economy, solar, wind, and hydroelectric energy. The fund invests exclusively in stable, proven companies with solid performance, benefiting from significant public support, including up to 40% state co-investment, to foster sustainable growth and long-term value.
INZ Fund
INZ is a closed-ended Private Equity fund focused on renewable energy and energy-efficiency assets across Iberia, fully engineered for Golden Visa eligibility. Managed by STAG Fund Management and in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals, the fund aims to create steady, long-term value by investing in distributed solar, clean transportation, and low-carbon infrastructure using a careful, impact-focused approach.
New Frontiers Energy Fund II
New Frontiers Energy Fund is a CMVM regulated Portuguese private equity fund designed to qualify under Portugal’s €500,000 Golden Visa investment route. Managed by the award winning fund management house FundBox, the fund combines regulatory oversight with institutional grade governance, providing international investors with a compliant and professionally structured pathway to Portuguese residency. The fund achieved its target of 10% annual returns in both 2024 and 2025, investing in early stage solar energy projects that have already received government guarantee and are listed on the official ACORDO list. By focusing on early stage renewable projects within Portugal’s expanding clean energy sector, the strategy aims to capture value at an early phase while benefiting from strong national support for solar infrastructure. The fund is supported by an expert origination team with years of sector experience, ensuring disciplined project selection and execution. To enhance flexibility for international investors, early withdrawals are available subject to fund terms, and subscriptions can be made via Jumbo structures, removing the need to open a Portuguese bank account. New Frontiers Energy Fund is designed for investors seeking Golden Visa eligibility, exposure to Portugal’s renewable energy growth, and access to a regulated, professionally managed investment platform. Non Golden Visa related investments also welcome.
PEEIF II – Portuguese Energy Efficiency Investment Fund II
PEEIF II is a closed-ended venture capital fund focused on financing Portugal’s energy transition through renewable energy production, industrial energy efficiency projects, and clean-technology infrastructure. Managed by Quadrantis Capital and regulated by the CMVM, the fund is structured to qualify under Portugal’s investment fund framework for the Golden Visa program after 2023, with no direct or indirect real estate exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions about Solar Portugal Golden Visa Investment Funds
Solar Golden Visa investment funds are specialized investment vehicles that focus on solar sectors and are marketed for Portugal's Golden Visa program (per manager statements). These funds allow non-EU investors to potentially obtain Portuguese residency by investing €500,000 or more in solar investment opportunities—subject to verification by Portuguese legal counsel.
Currently, there are 4 solar funds available in our directory that are marketed for the Portugal Golden Visa route (per manager statements). Each fund should be verified with Portuguese legal counsel to confirm eligibility.
Portugal Golden Visa fund route requires €500,000 in total qualifying investment (post-October 2023 rules), which excludes funds with direct real-estate investment — confirm fund-specific eligibility with qualified Portuguese legal counsel. Individual solar fund subscription minimums may be lower, but total qualifying investment must reach €500,000. Eligibility must be confirmed with Portuguese legal counsel.
No investment fund is risk-free, and capital is at risk — including the risk of losing some or all of your investment. Solar funds may be regulated investment vehicles, but regulation governs conduct and disclosure; it is not a guarantee of returns or of capital protection. Outcomes depend on the fund's strategy, assets, fees, liquidity, and market conditions. Review each fund's prospectus and Key Information Document and consult your own qualified legal and financial advisers before investing.
For Golden Visa purposes you generally maintain the qualifying investment through the residence and renewal period. Holding periods and the naturalisation timeline changed under Portugal's 2026 Nationality Law and must be confirmed with qualified Portuguese legal counsel.
Portugal Golden Visa applications often allow family members (e.g. spouse, dependent children, dependent parents), but eligibility depends on relationship and dependency rules that can change — confirm with qualified Portuguese legal counsel.