Holtenergie

About

Founded in 2024, Holtenergie is a co-op headquartered in Holten, Netherlands with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Solar, Wind, Biomass.

Holtenergie is a community-based energy cooperative established September 12, 2024, born from a citizen initiative in Holten, Netherlands. The cooperative enables residents to collectively invest in and manage renewable energy projects including solar parks, wind turbines, and biomass installations. Members have direct democratic influence over project decisions and profit distribution. The organization operates with 15 volunteers and a 5-member board, offering membership for an annual contribution of €25. Holtenergie aims to achieve energy neutrality in Holten through collaborative renewable energy development and currently supports wind projects that received provincial approval in October 2025. The cooperative operates as U.A. (unlimited liability excluded), meaning members have no personal financial liability for cooperative debts.