Solar Techniek Nederland

What Solar Techniek Nederland does

Solar Techniek Nederland, operating commercially as Elektrovakopleidingen, is a Dutch vocational training provider specializing in InstallQ-accredited electrical engineering certification programs. The company delivers intensive short-format courses — ranging from 2-day masterclasses to 11-day comprehensive inspector programs — covering low-voltage installations under NEN 1010 and NEN 3140, solar PV installation, fire-risk thermographic inspection, and battery/energy storage systems under NEN 4288 and PGS37-1. Course fees span €195 for the online VOP-Online self-study module to €5,995 for the 11-day Werkverantwoordelijke Inspecties InstallQ program, with flagship packages (Vakbekwaam Persoon InstallQ at €3,995, ZZP+ Installateur at €5,750) addressing the freelance electrician certification pathway. The company trains 1,000+ professionals annually across three physical training locations in Assen (headquarters), Apeldoorn, and Weert, supported by an online knowledge-test channel and direct WhatsApp advisory.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model with no resellers, no paid advertising, and minimal headcount (5 employees), relying on organic website traffic, 250+ Google reviews, and partnerships with InstallQ (regulatory accreditation), Univé (graduate liability insurance pathway), UWV (re-employment training channel), and electrical trade partners (WijTechniek, Oosterberg). The primary customer segment is ZZP-Elektromonteurs (freelance electricians) seeking InstallQ recognition, zegelrecht (seal rights), and liability insurance — a regulatory necessity rather than discretionary spend. Supporting segments include career changers (zij-instromers) pursuing EVC trajectories toward MBO-4 equivalence and technical/facility employees requiring NEN compliance certification. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors.

The core competitive position rests on a regulatory moat: InstallQ accreditation is a hard gate to issue certificates recognized by Dutch grid operators and insurers, and the Univé insurance partnership creates a closed-loop value chain that competitors cannot replicate without parallel insurance relationships. Operational differentiators include a Startgarantie (guaranteed course start with as few as 2 participants), practice-heavy instruction using professional measurement equipment (Metrel testers, FLIR E5-Pro thermal cameras), and bundled multi-product pathways that compress months of vocational training into weeks.

Name

Solar Techniek Nederland

Legal name

Solar Techniek Nederland

Website

https://solartechnieknederland.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Solar Techniek Nederland (Elektrovakopleidingen) is a Dutch InstallQ-accredited vocational training provider offering intensive 2- to 11-day electrical engineering certification courses for freelance electricians, career changers, and facility technicians across three Netherlands locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Electrical Engineering Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Commissioning & Electrical Safety (NFPA 70E/Arc Flash) (EDAOABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Energy Electrical (Solar PV, Wind, Storage) (EDAOABAI), Solar Workforce, Training & Safety Services (Installer Training, Certification, EHS) (EUAMABAO)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering training
• InstallQ certification courses
• Vocational electrical education
• Low-voltage installation training
• Professional PV installer courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Assen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Training Courses: One-time fee for intensive professional training courses in electrical engineering, ranging from 2-day masterclasses to 11-day comprehensive programs. Revenue generated through course fees, examination fees, and course materials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Solar Techniek Nederland (operating as Elektrovakopleidingen) provides InstallQ-accredited professional vocational training courses in electrical engineering for Dutch low-voltage installations. The company delivers intensive 2–11 day hands-on programs covering electrical installation, inspection, PV/solar installation, and battery/energy storage systems, aligned with NEN 1010, NEN 3140, NEN-EN-IEC 62446-1, and NEN 4288 standards, enabling graduates to obtain nationally recognized certification and liability insurance.

Product overview

Elektrovakopleidingen (Solar Techniek Nederland) operates a multi-product training platform offering InstallQ-certified courses in electrical engineering, organized across three main portfolio areas: (1) Laagspanning InstallQ — foundational low-voltage installation and inspection courses including Vakbekwaam Groepenkastspecialist, Vakbekwaam Persoon InstallQ, Werkverantwoordelijke InstallQ, and the ZZP+ Installateur package; (2) Erkend Inspecteur InstallQ — inspector certification across three part areas (electrical installations, fire risk/thermography, and PV installations) available as standalone 7-day courses or combined 2-day or 11-day programs; (3) Erkend PV-Installateur InstallQ — solar installer certification including Versnelde PV-erkenning (3in1), Allround Monteur (2in1), Eerste Monteur OP/ONDER het dak, and Ontwerper en Adviseur modules. Supporting products include VOP-Online (preparation), VP Masterclass (theory), Professioneel Meten en Beproeven (measurement skills), and NEN1010|NEN3140 Inspecties. Battery specialization is offered through Batterij- en Energieopslagsystemen and Vakbekwaam Batterijspecialist. All courses align with NEN 1010, NEN 3140, NEN-EN-IEC 62446-1, and related Dutch standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VOP-Online Online self-study and practice exam platform covering NEN 1010 and NEN 3140 VOP (Voldoende Onderricht Persoon) level knowledge, preparing students for the Vakbekwaam Persoon course. 4 weeks of practice time with 1 exam attempt.
• VP Masterclass 2-day theory course on NEN 1010 and NEN 3140 covering safe working practices, installation requirements, and responsibilities for Qualified Persons (Vakbekwaam Persoon) in low-voltage installations.
• Vakbekwaam Groepenkastspecialist 7-day practical and theory course preparing students for InstallQ certification as a Qualified Consumer Unit Specialist for low-voltage installations under NEN 1010 and NEN 3140.
• Vakbekwaam Persoon InstallQ 7-day comprehensive course covering theory and practice for InstallQ certification as Qualified Person for low-voltage residential and SMB installations, including NEN 1010 and NEN 3140 inspection skills.
• Werkverantwoordelijke InstallQ 5-day course covering NEN 1010 and NEN 3140 responsibilities for Operationally Responsible Persons (WV) and Installation Responsible Persons (IV) in low-voltage installations, part of the EVC trajectory toward MBO-4 equivalence.
• IV | WV Masterclass 3-day theory course covering the responsibilities, collaboration, and hierarchy between Installation Responsible (IV) and Operationally Responsible (WV) persons under NEN 1010 and NEN 3140.
• ZZP+ Installateur 10-day combined course for self-employed installers, covering Qualified Consumer Unit Specialist and IV/WV Masterclass, enabling ZZP professionals to be hired for installation and work responsibility tasks under NEN 1010 and NEN 3140.
• Professioneel Meten en Beproeven 2-day practical course on AC and DC measurements required by NEN 1010 Chapter 6, NEN-EN-IEC 62446-1 Category 1, and NEN 3140, covering inspection, testing, and certification of PV and electrical installations.
• NEN1010 | NEN3140 Inspecties 3-day practical course for performing visual inspections, measurements, and testing of AC electrical installations according to NEN 1010 Chapter 6 and NEN 3140, including practical exam at scope 8 and 12 levels, leading to Inspector certification.
• Installateur-Inspecteur 7-day course combining electrical installation and inspection skills for InstallQ-certified Installateur-Inspecteur, covering design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of low-voltage systems.
• Werkverantwoordelijke Inspecties InstallQ 11-day comprehensive course covering all three InstallQ inspection sub-areas: electrical installations (part 1), fire risk/thermography (part 2), and PV installations (part 3), at WV level for inspection coordination.
• Inspecteur E-Installaties InstallQ 7-day course for InstallQ Part Area 1 certification as Recognized Inspector of Electrical Installations, covering technical documentation, inspection plans, practical measurements, and reporting.
• Inspecteur Brandrisico+ InstallQ 7-day course for InstallQ Part Area 2 certification in thermographic fire risk inspection of electrical installations, based on NTA 8220 and NPR 8040-1, using FLIR E5 Pro thermal camera.
• Inspecteur PV-Installaties InstallQ 7-day course for InstallQ Part Area 3 certification in PV installation inspection, covering AC/DC inspection of solar systems, NEN standards, and practical testing.
• 2-daagse Inspecteur E-Installaties 2-day intensive course for InstallQ Part Area 1 inspector certification, requiring prior knowledge of electrical theory and professional AC/DC measurement skills.
• 2-daagse Inspecteur Brandrisico 2-day intensive course for InstallQ Part Area 2 fire risk/thermography inspector certification, based on NTA 8220 and NPR 8040-1.
• 2-daagse Inspecteur PV-Installaties 2-day intensive course for InstallQ Part Area 3 PV installation inspection certification, covering AC/DC inspection methods for solar systems.
• Versnelde PV-erkenning (3in1) 7-day accelerated InstallQ PV certification combining three modules: First Installer on the Roof, First Installer under the Roof, and Designer & Advisor, covering NEN 1010, NEN 3140, and NEN-EN-IEC 62446-1.
• Allround Monteur (2in1) 5-day combined course for InstallQ certification as Allround PV Installer covering both roof mounting and indoor installation, including NEN 3140 VP certification.
• Eerste Monteur OP het dak 2-day InstallQ certified course covering PV mounting on various roof types, safety at height, proper cable management, and required measurements before bringing cables indoors.
• Eerste Monteur ONDER het dak 3-day InstallQ certified course covering indoor PV installation from inverter to consumer unit, NEN 1010 and NEN-EN-IEC 62446-1 handover procedures, and Category 1 measurements.
• Ontwerper en Adviseur 3.5-day InstallQ Part Area 3 course covering PV system design, yield calculations, meter cabinet modifications, customer consultation, and NEN-EN-IEC 62446-1 system dossier requirements.
• Batterij- en Energieopslagsystemen 2-day theory course covering safe design, advice, installation, and management of battery and energy storage systems in residential and SMB installations according to NEN 1010, NEN 3140, NEN 4288, and PGS37-1.
• Vakbekwaam Batterijspecialist 9-day comprehensive course covering electrical engineering at MBO-4 level with specialization in battery and energy storage systems, including NEN 1010, NEN 3140, NEN 4288, and AC/DC measurements, leading to six certificates.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ professionals trained annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InstallQcoreTechnology or IntegrationInstallQ is the Dutch certification body for low-voltage electrical installations. Elektrovakopleidingen is an officially accredited training provider and examination location. This partnership enables graduates to receive InstallQ-recognized certificates for Vakbekwaam Persoon, Werkverantwoordelijke, and Inspector certifications.
• UnivécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnivé is a Dutch insurance provider that has partnered with Elektrovakopleidingen to enable graduates who complete recognized courses to obtain liability insurance (AVB - aansprakelijkheidsverzekering). This solves a key problem for ZZP electricians who are otherwise unable to insure their work.
• WijTechniekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWijTechniek is a technical staffing and recruitment agency partnership for reaching potential students and industry professionals.
• OosterbergminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for reaching electrical installation professionals and potential students.
• UWVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch Employee Insurance Agency partnership supporting re-employment and training for job seekers entering the electrical trade.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vakwijzer: Dutch vocational training provider focused on technical and construction trades, including electrical installation courses. Comparable target audience of working professionals seeking recognized certification.
• Cibtel: Dutch provider of technical training courses including electrical installation and inspector certifications. Comparable audience of working professionals seeking formal accreditation.
• ROVC: Largest Dutch technical vocational training provider, offering courses for electricians, installers, and technical professionals including NEN 1010/3140 and PV. Directly competes for the same ZZP electrician and corporate training segments.
• Technisch Opleidingscentrum (TOC): Various Dutch technical training centers offer InstallQ-aligned low-voltage courses. They represent the fragmented field of regional competitors addressing the same ZZP electrician segment.
• CLS Trainingen: Dutch training institute offering technical and safety courses, including electrical installation and NEN-standard training for working professionals. Directly comparable course catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Dirksen Opleidingen: Established Dutch training provider with a broad technical and IT portfolio, including electrical and installation courses for professionals. Overlaps in content and customer base.
• ROC (Regionale Opleidingscentra): Dutch public regional training centers delivering MBO-level electrical and installation programs (MBO-4 Elektrotechniek). They represent the formal MBO pathway that Elektrovakopleidingen's EVC trajectory targets as an alternative.
• NCOI Techniek: Major Dutch private education group (NCOI Opleidingsgroep) with a dedicated Techniek division covering electrical, installation, and technical MBO/HBO programs. Competes broadly with Elektrovakopleidingen across technical vocational training.

Regional players

• Boertjes Training & Advies: Smaller Dutch training and consultancy provider with electrical and installation courses. Comparable niche positioning though with a more regional footprint.

Others

• ISSO: Dutch knowledge and publication center for building services that publishes the ISSO handbooks (including Zonne-energie) referenced in Elektrovakopleidingen's PV curriculum. Partner/enabler rather than direct competitor, but thematically aligned with the same technical workforce.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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