About
Founded in 1994, Ecopower is a co-op headquartered in Berchem, Belgium with approximately 50-200 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Hydro.
Ecopower is a citizen-owned energy cooperative established in 1994, operating across Flanders, Belgium. With 72,000 cooperative members, it produces renewable electricity from solar panels, wind turbines, and hydropower, while also developing heat networks for sustainable heating. Members are shareholders who consume electricity at cost price from Ecopower installations and receive dividends from profits. The cooperative partners with municipalities and public institutions to install solar systems on public buildings, schools, and libraries. It operates a pellet and briquette production facility and is a founding member of REScoop Vlaanderen (regional umbrella organization) and active in REScoop.eu (European federation). The organization emphasizes democratic energy governance, local investment, and community engagement in the energy transition.
Headquarters
Berchem, Belgium
Founded
1994
Employees
50-200
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Flanders, Belgium
Industry Memberships
REScoop Vlaanderen, REScoop.eu
Products
Electricity supply
Heat network services
Pellets and briquettes
Projects
Huysmanhoeve Wind Turbine
Leidijkmolen and Verheylegatmolen
Asse Wind Turbine
Gent Harbor Wind Project
Mortsel Heat Network
Leuven Solar Roofs
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
REScoop model certification
Awards
Fairfin Award / Prix Financité
P-NUTS Award
Grote Prijs voor Toekomstige Generaties