Solease

Solease is a Dutch enterprise focused on making renewable energy accessible by removing the primary barriers for homeowners and businesses: high upfront investment, operational complexities, and performance risk. Established in 2011 by Pierre Vermeulen and Roderick van Wisselingh, the company pioneered the rental model for solar panels in the Netherlands. The business operates on a subscription-based model, leasing solar panel systems for a fixed monthly fee that is typically lower than a customer's existing electricity bill. This all-inclusive service package covers the initial purchase of the panels, financing, installation by certified local professionals, insurance, monitoring, and all necessary repairs and maintenance, ensuring a guaranteed, functioning system.

The company's target market includes homeowners and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Netherlands who wish to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint without a significant capital outlay. By handling the entire process, from analysis and advice to installation and upkeep, Solease provides a hassle-free path to sustainability. Customers can begin saving on energy expenses and reducing CO2 emissions from the first day of operation. The model also offers flexibility, allowing customers to purchase the system at any point during their contract. Over the years, Solease has expanded its offerings beyond solar panels to become a broader 'Energy as a Service' provider, now including heat pumps, home batteries, insulation, and charging stations.

Solease has achieved significant milestones, securing multiple rounds of funding from a mix of crowdfunding, regional energy funds, and institutional investors. Notably, in late 2018, the company raised €2 million through crowdfunding in just six hours and shortly after secured a €3 million investment from New York-based Arosa Capital Management. In April 2025, Solease entered into a joint venture with major energy supplier Eneco to launch Eneco GroenGebouw™, a full-service concept aimed at helping commercial properties become more sustainable. This partnership focuses on businesses with large-volume connections, offering a 10-year sustainability plan combined with an energy contract to provide stable costs and high returns.

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