Joulz, a portfolio company of 3i Infrastructure, has acquired Zonel Energy, a provider of solar rooftop solutions to businesses across the Netherlands.
Adding solar energy to Joulz’s existing portfolio of metering, electrical infrastructure and EV charging businesses represents a further step toward delivering on its strategy of being the leading Dutch provider of integrated energy transition solutions to industrial and commercial customers.
Joulz was acquired by 3i Infrastructure in 2019. Zonel is Joulz’s second acquisition in the Netherlands, following the acquisition of GreenFlux’s EV charging station business in 2020. The acquisition of Zonel, which will be renamed Joulz Solar Energy, will increase Joulz’s turnover by approximately 20 percent.
“The acquisition of Zonel fits with our mission of helping customers to achieve their energy transition ambitions,” said Jan Verheij, CEO of Joulz. “Following 3i Infrastructure’s investment, we have acc
