Shoes by Solar Energy

The Future is Solar Energy

In response to the growing the brand together with our long time relationship with the shoe factory in Sao Joao da Madeira we are moving head with more  environmental consciousness direction with Solar Energy June 2022. 

The core of our sustainability thinking arises from longevity. To achieve that, we want to make shoes where beautiful, timeless design and long-lasting high quality materials meet.

Solar power - unlimited source of energy 

Renewable

Solar panels produce electricity by transforming the continuous flow of energy from the sun to electricity.

CO₂-free

No harmful emissions are released into the air when electricity is produced by solar panels.

Made in Europe by Solar Energy

All our shoes are manufactured in experienced factories, which offer good work conditions for their employees.

Portugal 

Our main shoe production is in a family-owned factory in Sao Joao da Madeira, Portugal, very close to Porto city. We have long-term partnership with the shoe factory since 2011.

All our shoes manufactured in Portugal are manufactured by using Solar energy starting from June 2022. We want to be keep it as transparent as possible therefore we are excited to move towards more sustainable future.

"Solar energy is the long term investment for my shoe factory. I am so happy and proud of them for this new sustainable step", Terhi says.

The shoe factory installed rooftop solar system including 52 panels which will now produce approximately 70% of the daily energy consumption at the factory. Solar energy is the next step the Terhi Pölkki brand's sustainable guidelines and values. 

All shoes are manufactured from materials and raw materials approved by EU legislation.