About
Founded in 2019, Zuidtrant is a co-op headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium with approximately 10-50 employees specializing in Wind, Solar.
Zuidtrant is a democratic energy cooperative dedicated to accelerating Belgium's energy transition by giving citizens ownership and control over renewable energy production. Operating since 2019, Zuidtrant bundles citizen capital to invest in local solar and wind projects, reducing dependence on multinational energy corporations. Members invest from €100 per share and receive proportional annual dividends, one vote at general assemblies, and influence over cooperative policy. The cooperative participates in the NorthWind offshore wind park (42 km from Zeebrugge) with 5 turbines generating 15 MW. Zuidtrant collaborates with 33 other Belgian energy cooperatives through the Onze Energie collective, targeting 500,000 citizen co-owners of North Sea wind by 2030. The cooperative invests profits locally in energy transition projects and initiatives addressing energy poverty. Members enjoy additional benefits including discounts from partner organizations and participation in community energy projects.
Headquarters
Mortsel, Belgium
Founded
2019
Employees
10-50
Company Type
Co-op
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Belgium
Industry Memberships
Onze Energie (collective of 34 Belgian energy cooperatives)
Projects
NorthWind
Loof en Bezen
Prinses Elisabethzone I
Certifications & Awards
Certifications
CSA Principle