Ecostream to continue its successful business in the Belgian solar market

Rotterdam/Maldegem, 16 November 2009. The Dutch Eneco Holding N.V. acquires the activities of solar energy company Ecostream Belgium. Ecostream Belgium was part of Econcern, of which Eneco already acquired large parts after the bankruptcy of this parent company in June. The activities of Ecostream Belgium in the solar energy market will be taken over by the new company Ecostream NV. As the acquisition by Eneco puts Ecostream NV in an excellent position to further expand its already successful solar energy business, there will be no job losses.  

Focus on renewable energy sources

Eneco is one of the leading players in the Dutch energy market. It 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 supplier in the North West European market and will, also through its Belgian office, continue to make substantial investments in the area of renewable energy in the coming years.

In this context, the acquisition of Ecostream Belgium is a strategically important step, since it expands Eneco's capacity in the solar energy sector. The solar business activities will be continued by the new company Ecostream NV, which is a 100% subsidiary of Eneco.

Jeroen de Haas, chairman of Eneco's Board of Management: "We are delighted that Eneco can build on the experience and market position of Ecostream Belgium and expand its activities in the Belgian solar market. This acquisition is a further strengthening of our sustainable strategy."

Ecostream is one of the leading suppliers of solar power systems in Europe. The company possesses extensive experience and expertise in planning, desiging, building and operating all sorts of solar systems and an efficient partner network.

Johan Konings, managing director of Ecostream Belgium states: "From the first contact with Eneco we discovered a shared passion for renewable energy. Now is the time for leading energy companies to partner with the sustainable leaders of tomorrow. Together we will strengthen our market position and maintain our commitment to our mission. We are now able to continue to fulfill our responsibility to develop the Belgian market for sustainable energy."

Ecostream stands for quality and integrated turn-key solar energy solutions. In Belgium the company focuses on locations where people live, work, teach and care for each other. Building integrated solar power solutions, while keeping a close eye on maintaining a healthy balance between energy saving, sustainable production and sensible energy consumption. The company stands for energy saving and the generation of renewable energy, with a focus on people, the environment, quality and performance. Its integrated value chain allows Ecostream to deliver on its promise to bring (solar) power to the people.