What ALIUSENERGY does

Alius, legally ALIUSENERGY B.V., is a Dutch B2B wholesale distributor and specialist in integrated sustainable energy solutions, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Eersel, Netherlands. The company curates a multi-brand product portfolio spanning solar PV panels (SoliTek, REC, DMEGC), inverters and optimizers (SolarEdge, Growatt, eCactus), residential and commercial battery storage (SolarEdge, Growatt, eCactus, Cellpower, CES), heat pumps (Vaillant aroTHERM plus, Weheat Blackbird), EV chargers (Smappee, Mennekes, SolarEdge), energy management systems (Currentt Navigator L-EMS, SolarEdge smart home), mounting systems (proprietary Aelex and Sunbeam, plus Van der Valk), thermal batteries (Flamco FlexTherm Eco), infrared panels (Greeniuz), and proprietary PVT technology under the Volthera brand. Alius develops Volthera PVT and Aelex mounting systems as in-house IP and serves installer partners through the Mijn Alius online portal with project tools, training programs, SDE+ subsidy support, and next-day delivery logistics.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model: a channel-partner wholesale motion delivering hardware and technical knowledge to 300+ installation partners across the Netherlands and Belgium, combined with an enterprise field-sales motion for complex commercial projects including C&I battery storage, energy hubs, and government decarbonization programs. Revenue streams comprise hardware sales (primary), technical advisory services, certified installer training, and SDE+ subsidy application support. Customer segmentation is hybrid, covering residential installers, MKB/SME end customers, large enterprise, and government. The company has no public funding history, no disclosed revenue, and appears to be founder/management-owned.

In May 2026 Alius announced a merger with Natec to form a single joint enterprise of 83 employees targeting a leading position in the Dutch residential and C&I energy transition market, with Natec CEO Bas Engelen designated to lead the combined entity and Alius's Wil van der Meijden transitioning to an advisor role. Recent strategic additions include the April 2026 onboarding of the Currentt Navigator local Energy Management System and a 200-government-building decarbonization partnership with E2-Energie announced in September 2025.

Name

ALIUSENERGY

Legal name

ALIUSENERGY B.V.

Website

https://alius.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alius is a Dutch B2B wholesaler and technical specialist in integrated sustainable energy solutions (solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, EV charging, energy management, and proprietary PVT technology), serving 300+ installation partners and enterprise customers across the Netherlands and Belgium through its Mijn Alius partner portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Performance Contracting & Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) for Buildings (BPABAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supplier Engagement & Value-Chain Decarbonization Programs (EUABAKAE), Air Handling Units (AHUs) & Rooftop Units (RTUs) (IMADANAA), Indoor Air Quality Equipment Installation (Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Air Purifiers) (HSAOAGAK)

Keywords

• Solar energy wholesale
• Battery storage systems
• Heat pump distribution
• EV charging equipment
• Renewable energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Eersel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Wholesale distribution of solar panels, inverters, batteries, heat pumps, EV chargers, mounting systems, and related components to installation partners.
2. Technical Services: Project advisory, technical consulting, quickscans, and energy solution design for complex commercial and residential projects.
3. Training Programs: Product training sessions for installers on battery systems, SolarEdge, Growatt, eCactus, Weheat, Smappee, and other product categories. Custom training available on-site.
4. SDE+ Subsidy Support: Assistance with Stimulering Duurzame Energieproductie subsidy applications for commercial customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Alius is a Dutch B2B wholesaler of sustainable energy and heat solutions, distributing solar panels, battery storage systems, heat pumps, EV chargers, photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems, mounting systems, inverters/optimizers, energy management systems, thermal batteries, and infrared panels to installation partners and commercial customers. The company also operates as a service and knowledge partner, providing technical advisory, training, SDE+ subsidy support, and energy hub project execution across the Netherlands and Belgium.

Product overview

Alius is a Dutch wholesaler and specialist in sustainable energy and heat solutions, offering an integrated portfolio of products across 13 solution categories for residential, commercial, and industrial segments. The portfolio includes solar panels (SoliTek, REC, DMEGC), the proprietary Volthera PVT system for combined electrical and thermal generation, inverters and optimizers (SolarEdge, Growatt, eCactus), battery storage for residential and commercial use (SolarEdge, Growatt, eCactus, Cellpower, CES), EV charging stations (Smappee, Mennekes, SolarEdge), heat pumps (Vaillant aroTHERM plus, Weheat Blackbird), energy management systems including the Currentt Navigator (local L-EMS), PV mounting systems (Aelex, Sunbeam, Van der Valk), thermal batteries (Flamco FlexTherm Eco), infrared panels (Greeniuz), and energy hub services for local business energy networks. The company operates primarily as a B2B partner for installers through its Mijn Alius portal and provides advisory, training, and project management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Volthera: PVT (photovoltaic-thermal) system that generates both electrical and thermal energy from a single panel. Developed by Alius as an innovative product for sustainable heating solutions.

Products and services

• Batterijopslag & Thuisaccu's (Residential & Commercial Battery Storage) Residential and commercial battery storage product line distributed to installation partners for maximizing self-consumption of solar energy, storing power for later use, and providing backup. Includes SolarEdge Home Batteries, Growatt APX batteries, and eCactus AC-coupled batteries for residential use, alongside commercial battery options from Cellpower, Customized Energy Systems, and SolarEdge.
• Zakelijke Batterijen (Commercial Batteries) Large-scale commercial battery storage systems from Cellpower, Customized Energy Systems (CES, part of Exide Technologies), and SolarEdge, designed for grid support, peak shaving, time-shifting, and energy trading, with lithium-ion technology and smart software for flexible storage without requiring network upgrades. Targeted at C&I customers with peak load and grid congestion challenges.
• Laadstations (EV Charging Stations) EV charging stations product line distributed to installers for residential and commercial use, including Smappee (EV Wall and Base), Mennekes Amtron Compact (11kW, Type 2), and SolarEdge Home EV Charger, with features such as dynamic load balancing, PV-optimized charging, RFID verification, and MID meter options.
• Warmtepompen (Heat Pumps) Heat pump product line for sustainable heating distributed to installers, including the Vaillant aroTHERM plus (air-water, up to 75°C, R290 refrigerant, hybrid and all-electric) and Weheat Blackbird (horizontal design, 8kW, 4G connectivity, A+++ energy label, sound pressure 49dB(A)), suitable for new build and renovation.
• Volthera PVT-systeem (Proprietary PVT System) Proprietary two-in-one photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system developed by Alius that generates both electrical and thermal energy from a single panel. PVT panels replace the outdoor unit or ground source of a heat pump, providing a silent and invisible energy source, available in hybrid and all-electric configurations for residential and commercial buildings.
• Energiemanagement Systemen (Energy Management Systems) Energy management and smart home solutions distributed through Alius, including the Currentt Navigator (local EMS operating from the meterkast independently of cloud), SolarEdge smart home products (boiler controller, switches, relays), and StorEdge interface for retrofitting existing PV installations with battery storage, enabling real-time monitoring and automated energy optimization.
• Advies (Advisory Services) Advisory services for complex energy challenges offered to installer partners and direct commercial customers, including free on-site quick scans, comprehensive advisory trajectories, and business case presentations covering power expansion, grid congestion solutions, total decarbonization, and additional power for electrification of transport.
• PV-montagesystemen (PV Mounting Systems) Mounting systems for solar panels including the proprietary Aelex in-leg system for sloped roofs (pannendak, golfplatendak, damwand) and in-roof integration, Sunbeam for flat roofs (Universal, Symmetrical, Portrait orientations, Nova and Supra variants), and Van der Valk Solar Systems (ValkAce click-on system for sloped roofs, ValkPro+ for flat roofs).
• Zonnepanelen (Solar Panels) Solar panels product line distributed to installers from SoliTek (N-type TOPCon bifacial BLACKSTAR glass-glass, 30-year warranty, Cradle to Cradle Gold certified, 98% recyclable, produced in Europe), REC (N-type HJT Alpha Series, up to 20% more power, 20-year warranty extendable to 25 years), and DMEGC (monocrystalline and glass-glass panels, self-manufactured cells).
• Omvormers & Optimizers (Inverters & Power Optimizers) Inverters and power optimizers product line from SolarEdge (with module-level monitoring, 6-30% more yield, commercial and residential), eCactus by WHES (optimized for home batteries, high efficiency, cybersecure), and Growatt (string inverters with MPPT, residential 750W to commercial 125kW).
• Thermische batterij (Flamco FlexTherm Eco Thermal Battery) Flamco FlexTherm Eco thermal battery using Phase Change Material (PCM) technology with inorganic salt heated to 70°C by an electrical coil, storing thermal energy efficiently for hot water supply in gas-free new build homes, with infinite charge/discharge cycles, no efficiency loss, 2.5-hour heating time, vacuum insulation panel, and 100% recyclability.
• Infraroodpanelen (Infrared Heating Panels) Infrared heating panels from Greeniuz, a Dutch manufacturer based in the Brainport Eindhoven region, made from circular materials with an advanced control system for ideal indoor climate, NEN-EN-IEC 60675-3 certified, 71% radiation effectiveness, and produced locally.
• Energy hubs Local energy network solutions for industrial estates where businesses share energy consumption, generation, and storage to avoid peaks and utilize local capacity without overburdening the public grid. Alius supports municipalities, businesses, and collectives from concept through design, execution, and management, with the Kempisch Bedrijvenpark in Hapert as a reference project.
• Service (Technical Service, Training, and Subsidy Support) Full-service support offering for installer partners including SolarEdge service and RMA handling with 24/7 helpdesk and on-site technicians, Growatt and eCactus support, technical project advice and yield calculations, SDE+ subsidy application assistance, and product training programs covering batteries, SolarEdge Home, Growatt, eCactus, Weheat, Smappee, heat installations, commercial decarbonization, and Greeniuz.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces CO2 emissions by up to 30% compared to traditional gas heating with heat pumps
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, major and case study.

• NateccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 May 2026Merger of Natec and Alius into one joint enterprise announced May 2026. The combined organization focuses on solar energy, energy storage, sustainable heat, energy management, service, and logistics in residential and C&I segments. The new organization has 83 employees and aims for market leadership. Bas Engelen (current Natec CEO) will lead the combined entity.
• CurrenttstrategicTechnology or Integration · 9 April 2026Partnership to add Currentt Navigator to Alius assortment. Currentt is a local Energy Management System (L-EMS) that works independently from cloud services. Alius ensures compatibility with SolarEdge, Growatt, WHES, and Weheat products.
• E2-EnergiemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2025Joint project to decarbonize 200 government buildings following International Social Conditions. Alius contributes as wholesale supplier and knowledge partner for sustainable energy solutions.
• Kempen Energy Hub PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Kempisch Bedrijvenpark in Hapert where businesses share locally generated energy, use shared storage, and coordinate consumption. Alius plays a connecting role bringing together knowledge, technology, and parties.
• SoluxastrategicTechnology or IntegrationSolar facade specialist with colored PV panels. Collaboration on building-integrated photovoltaic projects including technical development and mounting solutions.
• Recreatiepark TerSpegeltcase studyImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstallation of 210 PV panels and 60 PVT panels for sustainable heating of indoor pool and gas savings. Project demonstrates innovative use of heat exchangers in wastewater.
• Installateur Burgmans en Alewijnscase studyChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstallation partner for large-scale Bruns battery project (1570 kWh). Alius supported with technical advice on sizing, technical integration, and project development.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IBC Solar: German-headquartered global solar PV wholesaler and EPC contractor operating across Europe. Comparable B2B distribution of solar panels, inverters, and storage to installers, with broader scale and a more developed international footprint than Alius.
• Krannich Solar: One of Europe's largest photovoltaic wholesalers with a strong Benelux presence, distributing solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, and batteries to installers. Comparable B2B wholesale model, broader geographic scale, and overlapping product categories.
• Natec: Dutch B2B wholesaler of sustainable energy products including solar, batteries, and heat pumps, serving installers and C&I customers. Announced merger with Alius in May 2026; effectively an identical business model and customer base, making it the most direct comparator.
• PVO International: Benelux-based solar panel and renewable energy distributor serving installers with a portfolio that directly overlaps Alius's panel, inverter, and battery product lines. Strong regional competitor in the same Dutch market.
• SunSupply: Benelux-based solar PV and battery storage distributor serving installers with a comparable B2B wholesale model, similar product portfolio, and overlapping residential and C&I customer segments in the same Dutch market.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with a building-focused portfolio spanning energy monitoring, power distribution, and integrated energy management software. Adjacent to Alius's energy management and energy hub offerings at the enterprise and large-commercial end of the market.
• Enphase Energy: Global energy technology company specializing in microinverters, battery storage, and energy management systems for residential and C&I markets. Overlaps with Alius's residential and commercial solar-plus-storage and energy management portfolio as a major upstream brand.
• BayWa r.e. Large global renewable energy company with significant European solar distribution and project development operations. Overlaps with Alius in solar wholesale and project advisory but operates at vastly larger scale and across a much broader product and service portfolio.
• SolarEdge: Global supplier of solar inverters, power optimizers, and energy management systems that Alius has distributed since 2012. While primarily a supplier-partner, SolarEdge's broader energy management ambitions and direct-to-installer channels place it as a broad incumbent in overlapping capability areas.

Emerging players

• Esdec: Dutch manufacturer of mounting systems for solar panels, serving professional installers across Europe. Partial overlap with Alius's Aelex mounting product line, but Esdec is a specialized manufacturer rather than a multi-product distributor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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