Ecostream to continue its successful business in the French solar market

Rotterdam/Avignon, 10-12-2009. Eneco Holding N.V. in the Netherlands will take over the activities of Ecostream France SAS, one of the leading French solar companies. The takeover of Ecostream France completes Eneco's acquisition of the insolvent Econcern group.

Focus on renewable energies

Eneco is one of the leading players in the Dutch energy market. Eneco applies an integrated distribution strategy and specialises in the production, transmission, trading, supply and metering of energy (electricity, gas and heat) and related products and services. Eneco is making a transition to becoming a sustainable energy company and will continue to make substantial investments in the area of sustainable energy in the coming years. In this process, the acquisition of Ecostream France is a strategically important step in order to extend the competencies in the solar sector. Jeroen de Haas, CEO of Eneco: "We are delighted that Eneco can build on the experience of Ecostream France and expand its activities in the French market. This acquisition is a further strengthening of our sustainable strategy."
Ecostream is one of the leading system suppliers of solar power systems in Europe. Our pool of solar specialists have international experience in planning, desiging, building and operating all sorts of solar systems, from off-grid and building integrated solar systems to large-scale groundbased and rooftop solar power plants. Furthermore, we'be built and an efficient partner network. "Having Eneco aboard gives Ecostream France the stability it needs to offer long term competitive solutions to consumers, industrial customers and the large scale investor business", states Hugh Carr-Harris, Managing director Ecostream France