Ceneo

About

Founded in 2008, Ceneo is a co-op headquartered in Charleroi, Belgium specializing in Solar, Wind, Biogas.

Ceneo (formerly Intercommunale Pure de Financement du Hainaut - IPFH) is an intercommunal cooperative financing organization for the energy sector in Hainaut Province, Belgium. The organization manages interests of associated municipalities and intercommunal economic development entities through shareholdings in energy companies. Ceneo operates as an accelerator of energy projects across multiple domains including wind energy, biomethane, compressed natural gas, renewable energy communities, and photovoltaic installations. The organization coordinates energy purchasing through its central purchasing power and supports local renewable energy production initiatives. Since 2015, Ceneo has invested significantly in sustainable development, enabling deployment of multiple renewable energy projects. The entity also operates energy community development programs and supports innovation through initiatives like the INEO Prize, which rewards innovative projects advancing energy transition and circular economy in the region.