Solar Power Systems

What Solar Power Systems does

Solar Power Systems BV is a Belgian solar energy installer founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stabroek (Antwerp province), with a secondary address in Brasschaat. The company specializes in the design, supply, and installation of monocrystalline black solar panels using half-cell module technology, paired with SMA string inverters, Smappee-brand EV charging stations (including 22kW EV One HOME and the new Black Edition line), and Flexio (Lifepowr) home battery systems with smart energy management features. It also offers 24/7 monitoring services and energy management solutions, and has a dedicated product line for 'grootverbruikers' (high-consumption enterprises >1 GWh/year) addressing the Flemish PV mandate effective July 2025. Internally, the company uses Helioscope simulation software for installation design and yield prediction.

The company serves three primary customer segments: residential homeowners (long tail of 7,000+ installations), commercial and industrial businesses (550+ installations including notable sites such as Bruco Containers, Infrabel, UPC Duffel, Foresco Group, and BMW Jorssen), and government/public-sector clients via multi-year framework agreements with the City of Antwerp, AG Vespa, and Infrabel. Its go-to-market combines field sales (home and on-site visits for custom quotes), an online quote and appointment-booking system, and direct enterprise sales for framework contracts. Pricing is quote-based with a 10/80/10 payment schedule (deposit, installation day, post-inspection) and a 25-year panel warranty.

Solar Power Systems operates exclusively in the Belgian market, with primary density in Antwerp province and active service across Flanders (Limburg, East Flanders, Flemish Brabant, West Flanders). The firm is privately held and founder-owned under CEO Luc Martens, with 51–100 employees and over 110,000 panels installed cumulatively since founding. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company has not reported external funding rounds. Recent strategic emphasis has been on expanding the product surface (home batteries, EV chargers), securing long-duration public-sector frameworks, and preparing for regulatory-driven enterprise demand under the Flemish PV mandate.

Name

Solar Power Systems

Legal name

Solar Power Systems BV

Website

https://solarpowersystems.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solar Power Systems is a Belgian solar energy installer founded in 2008 that supplies and installs monocrystalline PV panels, Smappee EV charging stations, and Flexio home batteries for residential, commercial, and government clients across the Flanders region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Home battery systems
• EV charging stations
• Commercial solar projects
• Renewable energy solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Brasschaat

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Sales and Installation: Complete solar panel systems for residential and commercial properties including supply, professional installation, and certification inspection by approved bodies.
2. Home Battery Systems: Home battery installations for energy storage, including smart batteries like Flexio that can buy energy during low/negative prices and sell during high prices.
3. EV Charging Stations: Sale and installation of 22kW charging stations including Smappee 'EV One HOME' and black edition models, made in Belgium.
4. Energy Monitoring Services: 24/7 monitoring services for solar panel installations to ensure maximum efficiency.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Solar Power Systems designs, supplies, and installs monocrystalline black solar panels (with half-cell module technology), home battery energy storage systems (including the Flexio by Lifepowr), and Smappee EV charging stations for residential and commercial customers in Belgium. The company provides 24/7 monitoring services, energy management solutions, and custom installations backed by a 25-year panel warranty.

Product overview

Solar Power Systems is a Belgian renewable energy company offering an integrated portfolio of solar energy products and services. Its core product line consists of three main offerings: (1) monocrystalline black solar panels (using half-cell module technology, Tier 1 brands) for residential and commercial customers, (2) thuisbatterijen (home batteries) including the Flexio by Lifepowr, and (3) laadpalen (EV charging stations) based on Smappee technology (EV One HOME models, available in 22kWh and new black editions). These core products are supported by energy management (energiebeheer), 24/7 monitoring services (energiemonitoring), and specialized offerings for large consumers (grootverbruikers). The company installs exclusively with Tier 1 materials and provides custom-designed installations for homes, businesses, and government clients across Belgium, with a focus on the Flemish region (Antwerp province).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Panels (Zonnepanelen) Monocrystalline (black) Tier 1 solar panel systems with half-cell module technology, supplied and professionally installed by Solar Power Systems for residential homeowners, commercial businesses, and high-consumption enterprises in Belgium. Includes 25-year panel warranty and certified installation.
• Home Batteries (Thuisbatterijen) Home battery energy storage systems (including the Flexio by Lifepowr) that store excess solar energy generated during the day for use at night, reducing dependence on the electricity grid. Features smart energy uptake during low/negative tariff periods, energy selling during peak prices, consumption analysis, weather forecasting, and grid support (demand response) capabilities.
• EV Charging Stations (Laadpalen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Solar panel payback period reduced to 3 years in Flanders (down from 10 years previously) due to rising energy prices
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Innoptus Solar TeamflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Solar Power Systems is a Golden Partner of the Innoptus Solar Team, consisting of Belgian engineering students from KU Leuven. The company provides solar panels for the team's innovative solar car (Infinite) used in competitions like the World Solar Challenge in Australia and Sasol Solar Challenge in South Africa. Their logo appears on the car's fin, and they sponsored the team to their 2024 world championship victory.
• SMA Solar TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar Power Systems prefers SMA string inverters over micro-inverters for most installations due to lower cost per panel, easier maintenance, and sufficient efficiency for unshaded roofs. SMA inverters work with higher voltages (400-600V), resulting in lower cable losses.
• SmappeecoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar Power Systems installs Smappee EV charging stations including 'EV One HOME' and new Black Edition models. Smappee provides smart charging technology with dynamic load balancing, energy price monitoring, and solar energy prediction capabilities.
• AG VespaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement for 4 years (2024+) for installing solar panels on public buildings in Antwerp including police stations, fire stations, libraries, and child care centers. AG Vespa is Antwerp's public real estate company driving urban renewal and sustainable development.
• Stad AntwerpenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenewed framework agreement for solar energy projects on public buildings in Antwerp. Solar Power Systems has been working with the city since 2021, installing panels on schools, libraries, OCMW buildings, and other municipal infrastructure.
• InfrabelflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFramework agreement for 4 years making Solar Power Systems the exclusive partner for solar panel installation on Infrabel buildings in Flanders. Infrabel is Belgium's railway infrastructure manager. Previously installed 220 panels at Brugge maintenance center and 16,000 panels at the HSL tunnel in 2011 (Solar Tunnel project).
• Flexio (Lifepowr)coreTechnology or IntegrationSolar Power Systems offers Flexio home batteries from Lifepowr as part of their special promotion. Flexio features smart energy uptake during low/negative prices, energy selling during high prices, consumption analysis, weather forecasting, and grid support capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Otovo: Norway-headquartered residential solar subscription and installation provider operating across multiple European countries. Compares directly to Solar Power Systems as a residential solar installer and integrator with adjacent storage/EV plays, only at materially larger scale and with a subscription financing model layered on top of installation services.
• Zolar: German online platform that designs and procures residential solar systems and connects customers with regional installation partners. Comparable business model layer (digital quote → field install → post-install monitoring) and target customer (residential solar) as Solar Power Systems in the Flemish/Benelux context.
• Holaluz: Spanish green-energy retailer focused on residential rooftop solar subscriptions across Spain and parts of Southern Europe with adjacent battery offerings. Closely mirrors Solar Power Systems' residential PV+battery customer base and sales-led acquisition motion, operating in a different southern-EU regulatory regime.
• 1Komma5°: German 'heartbeat' residential solar, storage, heat pump and EV-charger installer with a software overlay for energy management. Closely comparable to Solar Power Systems' integrated solar+battery+EV stack and post-installation monitoring offering, with similar field-sales GTM but a much larger scale and capital base.
• Enerix: German solar installer franchise operating across Germany, Austria and the Netherlands, focused on residential and commercial PV with storage and EV chargers. Comparable to Solar Power Systems as a multi-region installer of similar Tier-1 technology with corresponding field-sales/direct-install motion.
• Autarco: Netherlands-headquartered solar PV systems and inverter brand that also operates a partner/installer program in the Benelux. A regional peer with the same Tier-1 hardware supplier relationships and the same install/service layer, geographically closest to Solar Power Systems.

Broad incumbents

• Voltalia: French renewable energy developer and operator with activities across wind, solar, hydro and storage, including distributed solar and storage solutions for commercial and industrial customers. Comparable to Solar Power Systems on the commercial/institutional solar EPC side but as a much larger multi-technology operator.
• EDF ENR: Residential solar PV arm of the French utility EDF, distributing solar kits, batteries and EV charging to French households. Comparable customer base and integrated offering to Solar Power Systems but operating at the scale of a major utility and on a different national market.

Others

• Smappee: Belgian smart-EV-charger hardware OEM whose EV One HOME and Black Edition chargers are sold and installed by Solar Power Systems. A direct supplier rather than a competitor, included as a relevant ecosystem participant defining Solar Power Systems' EV-charging proposition.
• SMA Solar Technology: German inverter and power-electronics manufacturer and Solar Power Systems' preferred string-inverter supplier (SMA used across the install base). Comparable only as an upstream ecosystem partner with indirect commercial alignment via product specification and installer preference.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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