The first prototype of the ASBC was presented at the ECO-92 (Summit) eco-technology show in Rio de Janeiro city in 1992. Encouraged by this show, the development team continued its research, seeking more efficiency and low-cost materials to make it accessible to low-income families.

In 2001 the definitive ASBC was shown to the public and received considerable interest due to its low cost and the benefits provided in reducing residential electric energy consumption. Installations in many and diverse Brazilian homes followed. In the same year the development team, recognizing the social and ecological benefits deriving from the ASBC, founded the NGO called Sociedade de Sol (SoSol).

The SoSol structure and human resources fluctuates considerably, considering that for the most part the members volunteer their services for varying periods. The permanent members are a President, a Vice-president, the founder Augustin (who today concentrates on the society's technical communication), a technical teacher, a secretary, and voluntary monitors (teachers/facilitators) located in many Brazilian cities.