What near grid solutions does

Neargrid Solutions is a Belgian private company founded in 2020 that designs, manufactures, and deploys mobile battery-based power and charging systems for construction sites. The company serves large and mid-sized contractors, equipment rental companies, crane service providers, and project organizations — including CIT Blaton, STRABAG, Dura Vermeer, Eiffage, Wyckaert, Galère, Boskalis/Artes Group, ABHR, Stirnimann AG, Weiss Kranservice, and Hägele Kranservice — across six countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland) and the Middle East. Its battery systems address the structural mismatch on construction sites between limited or congested grid connections and the extreme short-burst peak power drawn by tower cranes (120-160 kW during lifting versus 20-25 kW continuous).

The product portfolio comprises four systems — Compact (entry-level, up to 67 kVA peak), Boost (mid-range for tower cranes, up to 200 kVA, capable of running three cranes on a single 63A connection), Force (heavy-duty, up to 360 kW peak per unit, with up to 20 hours of autonomy), and Charge (mobile charging platform for electric equipment) — supplemented by the Neargrid Portal for real-time monitoring, SMS alerts, and proactive remote intervention. The underlying technology forms an intelligent microgrid that buffers peak power, stabilizes voltage, and provides UPS functionality (4-20 hours of autonomy) during grid outages. Systems are plug-and-play with pre-integrated electrical protections (selective protection, Type-B RCDs, electronic overcurrent protection) and require no electrician for installation. Hybrid operation with a small generator reduces fuel consumption by 80-90%, and emission-free operation can deliver up to 85% CO2 reduction versus diesel generators (100% when charged from green grid power).

Revenue is generated through three channels: outright hardware purchase (lowest TCO for multi-project operators), rental through channel partners (entry point for one-off projects), and operational lease (a middle path for structural electrification). Distribution is channel-led through equipment rental companies (Vandaele Rental, Van der Spek, Sodemat/Eiffage, ABHR) and crane service providers (Hägele Kranservice, Weiss Kranservice, Stirnimann AG), with direct enterprise sales to large contractors supported by named business developers and a free energy scan / TCO calculator. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company has accumulated over 2 million operational hours across 310+ construction sites, displaced 119,975 tonnes of CO2, and the Neargrid Compact won the European Product Design Award 2025.

Name

near grid solutions

Legal name

Neargrid

Website

https://neargrid.solutions

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Neargrid Solutions, a Belgian scale-up founded in 2020, designs mobile battery-based microgrid systems that deliver peak shaving, UPS functionality, and emission-free power for tower cranes and construction sites. It serves large contractors across Benelux and is expanding into Germany, France, Switzerland, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Power Systems

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111)

akta.pro primary industry

Temporary Power, Mobile Generation & Microgrid Support (EUAEAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Microgrids (Factories, Warehouses, Campuses) (EUAFAJAA), Backup & Resilience Power Systems (Standby Generators, Critical Facilities) (EUACALAG)

Keywords

• Battery energy storage
• Construction site power
• Microgrid solutions
• Peak shaving systems
• Emission-free generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Zele

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery system sales (purchase): Construction companies, equipment services, and crane rental firms can purchase Neargrid battery systems outright. At higher utilization across multiple projects annually, purchasing becomes more cost-effective than renting, offering lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and full control over deployment and planning.
2. Battery system rental: Neargrid battery systems are available for rent through channel partners (Vandaele Rental, Van der Spek, Sodemat, and others) for temporary or one-off projects. Rental includes service, monitoring, and support. Common entry point for companies first transitioning to emission-free construction. Particularly suited for short-term or single projects where capital investment is not desired.
3. Operational lease: For companies transitioning from rental to ownership, operational lease represents a middle path offering lower capital commitment than outright purchase while providing long-term cost advantages over pure rental for repeated use across multiple projects annually.
4. Free energy scan / site analysis (lead generation): Neargrid offers a free energy scan and site analysis as a demand generation tool. Prospective customers receive a customized configuration recommendation, CO2 savings estimate, and cost comparison vs diesel or heavy grid connection. This drives conversion to sales or rental of battery systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Neargrid Solutions develops and sells plug-and-play battery-based power systems (Compact, Boost, Force) and a mobile charging platform (Charge) that form intelligent microgrids on construction sites. The systems provide peak shaving, voltage stabilization, and UPS functionality for tower cranes and other heavy electrical loads, enabling multiple cranes to operate on a single 32A-63A grid connection without diesel generators. A remote monitoring platform (Neargrid Portal) provides real-time visibility and proactive support.

Product overview

Neargrid Solutions offers a portfolio of four battery systems (Compact, Boost, Force, Charge) and a monitoring platform (Portal) designed to provide reliable, emission-free construction power. The product line progresses from compact solutions for smaller sites (Compact) through mid-range systems for tower cranes (Boost) to heavy-duty solutions for demanding applications (Force), with a mobile charging platform (Charge) for flexible charging needs. All systems integrate with the Neargrid Portal for real-time monitoring and remote management. The systems function as plug-and-play mobile substations that form intelligent microgrids on construction sites, capturing peak power, stabilizing voltage, and ensuring continuity even during grid congestion, limited connections, or power outages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neargrid Compact: Entry-level battery system for compact construction sites and smaller tower cranes; delivers up to 67 kVA peak power, plug-and-play; designed for first step toward zero emission.
• Neargrid Boost
• Neargrid Force
• Neargrid Charge
• Neargrid Portal

Products and services

• Neargrid Compact Compact battery system serving as the entry point to zero-emission construction. Designed for smaller construction sites without grid connection or with weak/variable connections, delivering up to 67 kVA peak power for self-assembly cranes and medium-sized tower cranes. Plug-and-play design with integrated electrical protection.
• Neargrid Boost High-performance battery system for tower cranes that can power up to 3 cranes simultaneously with a single 63 Ampere grid connection or 60 kVA generator. Features microgrid-forming technology delivering stable voltage, peak power during lifting movements, UPS functionality, and continuous operational reliability. Boost 200 variant delivers up to 200 kVA peak power.
• Neargrid Force Heavy-duty battery system providing energy for the most demanding construction challenges. Delivers up to 360 kW peak power per unit with autonomy up to 20 hours, designed for large-scale projects with multiple heavy machines and equipment.
• Neargrid Charge Mobile charging platform for construction sites, providing flexible charging solutions for electric equipment and vehicles on site.
• Neargrid Portal Real-time energy monitoring portal providing insight into consumption, grid quality, load, and alerts. Enables full control over every kilowatt on the construction site with remote monitoring capabilities and SMS alerts. Neargrid's remote team monitors all parameters and can intervene proactively.

Quantifiable outcome

• 119,975 tonnes of CO2 avoided compared to diesel generators
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weiss KranservicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Weiss Kranservice GmbH & Co. KG invested in approximately 10 Neargrid Boost 200 battery systems for rental on German construction sites, including large datacenter projects in Frankfurt. This represents a significant capital investment in Neargrid technology and positions Weiss as a key distributor/rental partner for emission-free construction power in Germany. The systems are available for rental to construction companies, enabling 3 tower cranes on a 63A connection.
• Hägele KranservicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Hägele Kranservice is Neargrid's strategic partner for the German market. The partnership deploys Neargrid Boost battery systems for tower crane power on German construction sites (e.g., Potain MDT 319 projects). Hägele integrates Neargrid into its crane service offering, providing local market knowledge, service, and crane expertise. The partnership is part of Neargrid's structured expansion into Germany, with Hägele bringing customer relationships and local support capability while Neargrid provides the battery technology.
• Sodemat (Eiffage group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Sodemat is the internal equipment service (materieeldienst) of Eiffage and serves as Neargrid's key channel partner for the Benelux and France markets. Sodemat manages the Eiffage fleet of Neargrid battery systems and rents them to Eiffage construction companies and external customers. CEO Stephan Eerens leads the initiative to make Sodemat a leader in sustainable construction site energy. In 2021, Eiffage replaced its entire diesel fleet with Neargrid battery systems.
• Vandaele RentalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVandaele Rental is a Belgian equipment rental company that rents Neargrid battery systems to construction companies across Belgium. Vandaele manages deployment, service, and support for Neargrid units on customer sites (e.g., STRABAG VTS Sint-Niklaas, Vrijetijdscentrum project). Neargrid and Vandaele co-market the rental offering, with Vandaele providing the rental infrastructure and local customer relationships.
• Van der SpekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVan der Spek is a Dutch crane and equipment rental company that serves as Neargrid's channel partner in the Netherlands. Van der Spek rents Neargrid systems to Dutch construction companies and was present at the Neargrid Community Event in the Flemish Ardennes. Van der Spek represents Neargrid in the Dutch market, handling local deployment and customer support.
• ABHRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABHR is a Belgian rental company that uses Neargrid Compact Battery at the Maasstraat Antwerp project. ABHR offers Neargrid-powered construction site solutions to its customers, integrating the battery into its rental fleet for emission-free power applications.
• Hägele Kranservice (second partnership)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNeargrid announced a second strategic partnership in Germany beyond Hägele Kranservice, though the partner name was not disclosed in the available sources. The announcement signals active pipeline building for German market expansion beyond the initial Hägele partnership.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary power generation and temperature control, increasingly offering battery energy storage and microgrid solutions to construction and industrial customers worldwide. Closest global incumbent to Neargrid's mobile microgrid model, with similar modular, rental-led delivery into construction sites and events.
• Bredenoord: Dutch-headquartered temporary power rental specialist serving Benelux and Northern European construction and infrastructure projects, with growing battery-based offerings. Most direct competitor to Neargrid given overlapping geographies, similar battery-as-a-service positioning, and shared customer base in major construction contractors.

Broad incumbents

• Atlas Copco Power & Flow: Global provider of construction and industrial equipment, including mobile generators and a growing portfolio of battery and hybrid power solutions. Serves the same construction-site power context as Neargrid but across a much broader product range and global service network.
• Caterpillar (CAT Electric Power): Leading global supplier of diesel and gas generator sets, increasingly offering battery energy storage and hybrid microgrid solutions for industrial and construction sites. Highly relevant incumbent because its existing genset fleet overlaps directly with Neargrid's displacement opportunity on construction sites.
• Generac Power Systems: Major manufacturer of mobile and standby power equipment, with industrial battery energy storage systems serving construction, telecom, and grid applications. Comparable to Neargrid in serving temporary and behind-the-meter power needs at construction sites but with a broader genset-dominated portfolio.
• Sunbelt Rentals: Major North American equipment rental company that has launched battery and mobile energy storage offerings to serve construction and industrial customers. Comparable distribution model (rental-led to construction end users) and increasingly overlapping product category with Neargrid, though primarily a US footprint.

Emerging players

• Saft (TotalEnergies): Industrial battery manufacturer supplying lithium-ion and other chemistries for demanding applications including critical infrastructure, microgrids, and remote site power. Its I-Site and containerized solutions compete with Neargrid in the behind-the-meter microgrid category for critical-facility sites.
• Polarium: Swedish provider of modular lithium-ion battery energy storage solutions for commercial, industrial, and telecom applications, including temporary and construction-site power. Comparable in technology stack (BESS + monitoring software) but broader across telecom and grid use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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