Hello and welcome to the March edition of the Koolen Industries newsletter!

Together with our group companies, we’ve had an action-packed start to 2023 and are excited to share some of the highlights with you. We work hard every day toward our goal of “clean energy for everyone” and hope you continue to join us on this journey.

Event venue EM2 and Koolen Solar Projects enable emission-free events

Tackling an ever-increasing electricity bill, Groningen’s event venue EM2 chose Koolen Solar Projects to design and install an intelligent, renewable energy system.

The team combined solar generation and on-site battery storage to make EM2 Europe’s first event venue to offer a truly sustainable, emission-free visitor experience.

Storage in the energy transition: SmartGrid & Koolen Industries

It’s no secret that efficient storage capabilities for renewable energy are key to a successful transition. Want to know what efforts the Koolen Industries group is making to advance this sector? Watch the short video above and learn more about group company SmartGrid’s safe, scalable, and smart battery solutions.

SKOON brings on-demand assets to the energy transition
 

We reached out to SKOON founder Peter Paul to hear more about the company’s entrepreneurial journey, the impact of business model pivots, and the value of co-developing solutions with your customers. Read on for the professional and personal story of one of the Netherlands’ most promising cleantech companies.

More from the clean energy transition

The energy transition isn't slowing down! Here we share more news from across the clean energy industry.

Former Koolen Industries COO Ynte de Vries takes on The Green Box as new CEO

After 2 years at Koolen Industries, Ynte de Vries takes on a new role as CEO at The Green Box, cleantech campus in Hengelo and home base of Koolen Industries headquarters. In his new role, Ynte will double down on the development of the campus’ own clean energy system and foster strong partnerships between cleantech companies, regional organizations, and educational institutions to speed up the energy transition.

Nicias takes the next step towards an electric Dakar Rally competition

The Dakar 2023 may have ended early for Kees Koolen and the Project2030 team, but they are ready for the next step in converting their race truck to a fully electric, emission-free vehicle. The newly approved Super B batteries are now being built into the vehicle and the first test race is planned for June of this year. Watch the recap video below!

Career Spotlight

Marketers listen up: We want YOU!
 

Are you a marketeer with a passion for clean energy? Several of our group companies are on the lookout for entrepreneurial marketing professionals to join their diverse teams. Take a look and see if one of these roles is right for you or someone in your network.

Events

Energy Storage & Distribution event on March 9th in Utrecht, NL

This week, Koolen Industries founder Kees Koolen and Battolyser CEO Mattijs Slee will run two engaging sessions about the innovative work both are doing in the field of energy storage.

That's all from us this month. Stay tuned for our next update to stay on top of the clean energy transition!