EAEST

What EAEST does

EAEST (European Association of Energy Storage Trade) is a Netherlands-based non-profit industry association established in 2023 that serves as an international cooperation platform for the energy storage sector, headquartered at Fluwelen Burgwal 58, 2511 CJ Den Haag. The organization's primary function is to bridge European energy storage project developers, investors, and EPC companies with Chinese manufacturers and global partners, addressing cross-border pain points such as regulatory complexity, financing constraints, and market entry barriers. EAEST is organized around three core pillars — Shaping Market Rules, Building Ecosystems, and Driving Market Transformation — and delivers eight service categories to members: Project Links, Expert Consultation, Business Investigation, Match Making, Event Planning and Organization, Industry Reports, Trade Shows, and Venue Rental.

The association operates an event-driven go-to-market model rather than developing proprietary technology products. Its flagship physical footprint is built around the ESTEC (European Energy Storage and Smart Energy Technology Exhibition and Conference) and an exclusive energy storage partnership with Solar Solutions exhibitions across Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Bremen, and Kortrijk. Signature programs include the GESBC (Global Energy Storage & Battery Council, jointly launched with NEIAAP at SNEC 2025), EAEST Member Day closed-door sessions, international Delegation Tours (notably to China), the annual European Energy Storage Report, and the 2030 Target initiative targeting 3.5GW/7GWh of energy storage investment.

Revenue is generated primarily through membership fees (subscription/recurring model) supplemented by event co-hosting economic participation and partnership-related services. EAEST is governed by a Secretary General (Lily Q), Deputy Secretary General (Rob van der Gulik), Chairman (Jean Roger), and an Expert Committee that includes Roland Burkhardt (Energy Depot/Sunways AG founder), Johnny Browaeys (MoonickAsia, former Chair of the European Chamber of Commerce in China), and Edwin Koot (Solarplaza). Geographic coverage spans at least 12 countries across Northwestern Europe, Central/Eastern Europe, the UK, China, and Israel.

Name

EAEST

Legal name

European Association of Energy Storage Trade

Website

https://eaest.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EAEST is a Netherlands-based non-profit trade association founded in 2023 that connects European energy storage developers and investors with Chinese manufacturers through events, matchmaking, expert consultation, and industry reports, anchored by its exclusive energy storage partnership with Solar Solutions exhibitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

The Hague

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: EAEST operates as a membership-based association, providing services to members including project links, expert consultation, business investigation, match making, event planning and organization, industry reports, trade shows, and venue rental. Revenue is generated through membership subscriptions and fees for services provided to members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EAEST is a Netherlands-based non-profit trade association that delivers membership services to European and Chinese energy storage companies. Its core offering is organized into eight service categories—Project Links, Expert Consultation, Business Investigation, Match Making, Event Planning and Organization, Industry Reports, Trade Shows, and Venue Rental—delivered alongside signature programs such as delegation tours, EAEST Member Days, the Global Energy Storage Summit, the European Energy Storage Report, and the jointly launched Global Energy Storage & Battery Council (GESBC).

Product overview

EAEST (European Association of Energy Storage Trade) is a Netherlands-based industry association serving as an international platform for cooperation in the energy storage sector. Rather than a traditional technology product company, EAEST offers a portfolio of membership services organized into eight main categories: Project Links, Expert Consultation, Business Investigation, Match Making, Event Planning and Organization, Industry Reports, Trade Shows, and Venue Rental. The organization also runs signature programs including Delegation Tours to international markets, EAEST Member Day closed-door sessions, the Global Energy Storage & Battery Council (GESBC), and publishes the annual European Energy Storage Report. EAEST positions itself as a central hub connecting European developers, investors, and EPC companies with Chinese manufacturers and global partners through structured collaboration initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Links Connecting members with project opportunities across the European energy storage market and facilitating partnerships.
• Expert Consultation Access to industry experts for guidance on energy storage technologies, market entry, and regulatory compliance.
• Business Investigation Research and analysis services to help members understand market demands and identify business opportunities.
• Match Making Facilitating introductions and partnerships between European and international energy storage companies.
• Event Planning and Organization Organizing and hosting conferences, summits, and networking events for the energy storage industry.
• Industry Reports Market intelligence and research publications including the annual European Energy Storage Report.
• Trade Shows Organizing and co-hosting exhibitions including ESTEC (European Energy Storage and Smart Energy Technology Exhibition and Conference) and Solar Solutions events.
• Venue Rental Providing facilities at EAEST headquarters in The Hague for meetings and events.
• EAEST Delegation Programs Organized group visits to international energy events and manufacturing facilities, including China delegation tours.
• EAEST Member Day Closed-door invitation-only sessions connecting European project developers with Chinese energy storage manufacturers and investors.
• Global Energy Storage Summit Annual flagship summit bringing together global industry leaders for high-level dialogue on energy storage.
• European Energy Storage Report Comprehensive annual market report on the European energy storage sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.5GW/7GWh Energy Storage Investment Initiative announced for 2030
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CCPIT Zhejiang Provincial CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026EAEST participated in the 'Zhejiang Goes Global' International Procurement Matchmaking Conference co-organized by CCPIT Zhejiang Provincial Committee and Informa. The event convened over 30 industry enterprises including Tianneng, Rept Battero, Wanxiang A123, and Yunshan Power alongside over 200 international buyers.
• NEIAAP (New Energy Industry Association for Asia and the Pacific)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025EAEST and NEIAAP jointly announced the official launch of the Global Energy Storage & Battery Council (GESBC) at SNEC 2025. Key leaders from both organizations pressed the launch button symbolizing a new chapter in global cooperation for the energy storage and battery sectors. GESBC serves as a high-level international platform for gathering global wisdom and integrating multi-stakeholder resources.
• SolarplazacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025EAEST and Solarplaza formalized a strategic partnership to strengthen China-Europe clean energy collaboration. The partnership includes co-organizing Solarplaza × EAEST China Tours, facilitating access to China's energy ecosystem through strategic dialogues and on-site visits. The collaboration is designed to create durable strategic value beyond transactional exchange, helping European project developers build sustained partnerships with Chinese counterparts.
• TUYAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2025EAEST attended the 2025 TUYA Global Developer Summit where Deputy Secretary General Rob van der Gulik delivered a keynote speech. EAEST highlighted its strategic role at this event focused on global development trends in energy storage and smart energy technologies.
• NBSO (Netherlands Business Support Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024EAEST and NBSO signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to support cooperation between Dutch and Chinese businesses in the energy sector. The partnership was formalized during King's Day celebrations in Nanjing.
• Solar SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEAEST serves as the exclusive energy storage partner for Solar Solutions exhibitions held in Düsseldorf, Amsterdam, Bremen, and Kortrijk. These events showcase innovations across photovoltaic, EV charging, green HVAC, and energy storage sectors. EAEST co-hosts these leading exhibitions to drive innovation and foster development within the energy storage industry.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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