Koolen Industries

What Koolen Industries does

Koolen Industries is a Netherlands-based private cleantech investment and enablement platform, founded in 2019 and led by CEO Kees Koolen, that operates a portfolio of 15+ wholly-owned subsidiaries across clean energy storage (Kraftblock, SmartGrid, Super B), clean mobility (We Drive Solar, Brightblu, Floading, DENS, ParkBee), digital platforms (Ampcontrol, SKOON, Sympower, Deftpower), and emerging solutions (Greeniuz, Hardt Hyperloop, InnoEnergy). Group company capabilities include Kraftblock's patented high-temperature thermal storage operating up to 1,300°C, We Drive Solar's grid-integrated bidirectional V2G charging (winner of the 2021 ISGAN Award of Excellence), Ampcontrol's AI-powered SaaS for EV charging optimization, Sympower's demand-side flexibility aggregation, and SKOON's two-sided marketplace for clean energy asset rentals.

The company executes a B2B enterprise sales model, delivering integrated clean energy systems combining solar generation, battery storage, charging infrastructure, and proprietary energy management software directly to logistics, construction, energy-intensive industrial, municipal, and event-venue customers. Marquee engagements include integrated energy delivery for CTPark Amsterdam City, the world's largest commercial high-temperature storage facility with PepsiCo and Eneco in Broek op Langedijk, and Europe's largest V2G car-sharing project (500 Renault EVs) in Utrecht. Operationally headquartered at The Green Box cleantech campus in Hengelo with SKOON in Rotterdam, Koolen Industries monetizes through ownership of portfolio companies, project-level service contracts, and shared enterprise development across group subsidiaries.

Name

Koolen Industries

Legal name

Koolen Industries Operations B.V.

Website

https://koolenindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Koolen Industries is a Netherlands-based private cleantech investment and enablement platform operating 15+ wholly-owned subsidiaries that deliver integrated clean energy solutions (storage, mobility, digital platforms, generation) to enterprise customers across logistics, industry, construction, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cleantech Investment and Integrated Clean Energy Solutions

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Microgrid + Storage EPC & Systems Integration (EUAEAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ), Hybrid Renewable + Storage Plant Integration (Solar+Storage, Wind+Storage) (EUAEAEAE), Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB)

Keywords

• Cleantech investment platform
• Clean energy solutions
• Energy storage systems
• Electric vehicle charging
• Renewable energy transition

Headquarters

HQ city

Hengelo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cleantech Investment and Group Company Enablement: Koolen Industries invests in clean energy technology companies and enables its group companies to develop, integrate, and deliver advanced energy solutions. Revenue is generated through ownership stakes and operational enablement of subsidiaries across clean energy storage, mobility, digital platforms, and energy solutions.
2. Integrated Energy Solutions Delivery: Delivers complete, integrated energy systems for enterprise clients including solar installations, battery storage, smart charging infrastructure, and energy management software as a single partner.
3. Group Company Investment Returns: Koolen Industries holds stakes in portfolio companies (Kraftblock, We Drive Solar, Ampcontrol, SKOON, etc.) and benefits from their growth and financing rounds, including Kraftblock's €20M Series B.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Koolen Industries is a cleantech investment and development platform that owns and enables 25+ group companies delivering integrated clean energy solutions. Its offerings span clean energy storage (battery and high-temperature thermal storage up to 1,300°C), clean mobility (bi-directional EV charging, charging stations, car-sharing fleets), digital platforms (smart charging optimization SaaS, energy flexibility services, energy asset marketplaces), and energy generation (solar parks, Agri-PV projects). The company delivers end-to-end integrated energy systems directly to enterprise customers across logistics, construction, industrial, municipal, and grid operator segments.

Product overview

Koolen Industries is a cleantech investment and development platform that operates as an ecosystem of portfolio companies delivering integrated clean energy solutions. The company offers a portfolio of distinct products across five core categories: (1) Clean Energy Storage including battery systems, Kraftblock's thermal storage up to 1,300°C, and container-based SmartGrid solutions; (2) Clean Mobility featuring We Drive Solar's bidirectional EV charging/car-sharing platform, Brightblu's Jolt chargers (3.7-22kW), and Ampcontrol's AI-powered charging optimization SaaS; (3) Digital Platforms including Skoon's energy equipment rental marketplace and Sympower's demand response flexibility services; (4) Energy Generation including solar parks and Agri-PV solutions; and (5) Energy Innovators supporting emerging technologies like Greeniuz infrared heating panels and DENS Hydrozine generators. The company also provides integrated project solutions combining hardware and software across its group companies, serving industrial, commercial, and residential customers seeking comprehensive clean energy transitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ampcontrol Smart Charging Platform AI-powered SaaS platform that optimizes electric vehicle charging in real time to reduce energy costs, ensure full batteries, and avoid late departures through automated decision-making based on vehicle state of charge, site power capacity, and energy tariffs.
• Brightblu Jolt EV Charger EV charging hardware solution with 3.7-22kW power output, multiple connectivity options (Bluetooth, RFID, WiFi, Ethernet), and white-label options for enterprise customers.
• We Drive Solar Car-Sharing & Bi-Directional Charging All-electric car-sharing fleet operating throughout the Netherlands with bi-directional (V2G) charging stations, enabling vehicles to charge from and supply power back to the grid; bi-directional Wallbox charging solutions available for enterprise deployment.
• Kraftblock High-Temperature Thermal Energy Storage Patented high-temperature thermal energy storage system storing heat up to 1,300°C using modular technology from a few MWhs to several GWhs, designed for industrial decarbonization and waste heat recovery in steel, cement, glass, and chemical processes.
• SKOON Energy Asset Marketplace Online marketplace SaaS platform enabling rental management and sharing of clean energy systems including batteries, hybrid generators, and other mobile equipment between suppliers and commercial consumers in Rotterdam and beyond.
• ParkBee Smart Parking Platform Smart parking platform connecting drivers to off-street parking while enabling EV-ready infrastructure at parking locations across Netherlands, Belgium, UK, and Germany using ANPR technology and booking systems.
• Greeniuz Infrared Heating Panels Energy-efficient infrared heating panels for residential and commercial spaces with smart software control for remote management and personalized heating experiences.
• DENS Hydrozine Generator Autonomous Hydrozine fuel cell generators providing emission-free electricity supply for off-grid construction sites, remote operations, and locations lacking grid connections.
• Sympower Energy Flexibility Services Energy flexibility as a service platform providing demand-side response capabilities that help businesses and grid operators reduce carbon emissions, integrate renewables, and generate revenue from energy assets.
• EM2 Venue Integrated Energy Solution Custom integrated clean energy solution for Europe's first concert and event venue running on self-generated renewable energy, comprising 136 solar panels and a 50 kWh battery storage system delivered by Koolen Energy Projects.
• Nijmegen Agri-PV Solar Park 20 MWp Agri-PV solar installation adjacent to an existing solar park, combining agricultural crop cultivation with renewable energy generation and expected output equal to the annual consumption of more than 7,700 households.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 100% savings on fossil fuels for industrial heat applications
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RenaultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2025Partnership for Europe's largest V2G car-sharing project in Utrecht with 500 grid-connectable Renault EVs, enabling bidirectional charging technology and grid stability support.
• We Drive SolarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 February 2025Intensified cooperation between Koolen Industries and We Drive Solar for ambitious scale-up of bi-directional charging stations. Development, production and supply continue under the We Drive Solar company name. Collaborated since 2019 with world first AC bidirectional charging for Renault ZOE.
• MyWheelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar-sharing partner in Utrecht V2G project, operating the shared EV fleet with bidirectional charging capabilities.
• Gemeente UtrechtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Utrecht partnering in Europe's largest V2G rollout, implementing bidirectional EV fleet and smart charging infrastructure for city-wide energy system.
• PepsiCocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunching customer for Kraftblock's high-temperature storage system, with project in Broek op Langedijk, Netherlands to build world's largest commercial high-temperature storage facility in collaboration with Eneco.
• EnecocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy partner collaborating with PepsiCo and Kraftblock on the world's largest commercial high-temperature storage facility in Broek op Langedijk.
• VattenfallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSympower partner providing flexibility for Sweden's new fast frequency reserves (FFR), controlling approximately 60MW worth of assets through demand-side response services.
• EatoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmartGrid partnered with Eaton to provide advanced energy storage solutions for the Netherlands' first DC mini-grid.
• Twan Broekman SolarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolar Park A73 developer adjacent to Koolen Industries' Nijmegen project, both being developed as Agri-PV parks for dual-use agricultural and solar energy production.
• RebelminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm providing guidance and support for the Nijmegen solar park project financing and stakeholder agreements.
• EnconminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm supporting the Nijmegen solar park project development and financial close process.
• InnoEnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean energy innovation company part of Koolen Industries ecosystem, supporting clean energy transition through investments and partnerships.
• Hardt HyperloopminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean hyperloop development company within Koolen Industries ecosystem for sustainable mobility solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stem Inc: AI-driven clean energy solutions and virtual power plant operator combining storage with software optimization. Closely comparable to Koolen Industries' Sympower flexibility aggregation plus Ampcontrol optimization stack for C&I customers.
• ChargePoint: Pure-play EV charging hardware and software network operator. Comparable to Brightblu/Jolt chargers combined with Ampcontrol's smart charging SaaS, especially for fleet and commercial deployments.
• Fluence Energy: Global energy storage integrator and SaaS provider (joint venture of Siemens and AES). Comparable to Koolen Industries' SmartGrid storage integration plus Ampcontrol/SKOON software for grid-scale and commercial deployments.
• Sonnen (sonnenBatterie): German energy storage and virtual power plant operator now part of Shell. Comparable to Koolen Industries' combination of battery storage (SmartGrid, Super B) and aggregated flexibility services (Sympower) for residential and commercial customers.
• Alfen: Dutch provider of energy storage systems, EV charging solutions, and smart grid equipment. Comparable to Koolen Industries' SmartGrid, Brightblu, and Super B subsidiaries in product categories and geography.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with EcoStruxure platform. Comparable in delivering integrated energy management software, microgrid control, and demand response — competing with Ampcontrol and Sympower offerings.
• Engie: French multinational utility and integrated energy services provider active across renewables, storage, mobility, and district heating. Comparable one-stop-shop positioning to Koolen Industries' platform across European geographies.
• Siemens Energy: Global energy technology incumbent offering grid hardware, storage integration, and digital energy management. Overlaps with Koolen Industries' EMS, switchgear, and integrated clean energy delivery; backs Fluence as a storage peer.
• ABB E-mobility: Global EV charging hardware and grid infrastructure provider. Directly comparable to Brightblu/Jolt, We Drive Solar Wallbox, and SmartGrid charging offerings at scale.
• Tesla Energy: Integrated solar, Powerwall/Powerpack storage, and Supercharger/charging business. Comparable to Koolen Industries' solar+storage+EV charging bundle, particularly for commercial and industrial customers seeking integrated solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments5 records

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