What is Soly?
Soly is an international Clean Energy Tech company on a mission to make solar energy available to everyone. Founded in the summer of 2013 by brothers Milan and Patrick van der Meulen, the company was inspired by Al Gore’s documentary “An Inconvenient Truth.” Since then, the brothers have used their entrepreneurial spirit as a force for good. Today, Soly stands as one of the European market leaders in decentralized energy generation and storage, offering solar panels, batteries, and EV charging stations. Operating across six countries, Soly focuses on both residential and business markets, aiming to bring sustainable energy solutions to as many people as possible.
Main Benefits of Soly’s Solutions
Here’s what makes Soly stand out:
- B Corp certified since 2018, meeting top standards in sustainability, financial transparency, and social justice.
- Dynamic energy contracts that encourage users to consume energy when it’s greenest and cheapest, reducing utility costs and easing grid strain during peak hours.
- High-quality solar panels designed without compromise on aesthetics or performance, ensuring systems users can be proud of.
- Smart batteries that store clean, renewable energy, boosting household self-reliance and helping balance the grid.
- The Soly Brain, an intuitive energy controller that monitors, analyzes, and optimizes household energy use for maximum savings and independence.
- EV chargers that provide essential infrastructure for electric vehicles, ensuring they’re charged with the cheapest energy prices available.
- A Virtual Power Plant that bundles all assets to help grid operators balance supply and demand, while compensating users for their participation.
How Soly Tackles the Climate Crisis
Soly’s approach is deeply rooted in addressing the climate crisis head-on. By empowering individuals and businesses to produce, store, and manage their own solar energy, the company cuts reliance on fossil fuels. This shift not only reduces carbon footprints but also promotes a cleaner, greener future. The inspiration from Al Gore’s “Climate Reality” movement is clear—Soly is about turning awareness into action, making renewable energy accessible and practical for everyday use.
Innovative Energy Management
The heart of Soly’s offering is its energy management solution. It’s not just about installing solar panels; it’s about connecting all the dots. The Soly Brain acts as a smart, intuitive controller that keeps an eye on energy consumption, storage, and generation. It optimizes usage patterns to maximize savings and independence. Plus, the dynamic contracts encourage users to shift consumption to times when energy is greenest and cheapest. This smart approach benefits both the user and the wider energy grid.
Quality and Design You Can Trust
Solar panels are the cornerstone of any energy household, and Soly knows it. That’s why they never cut corners on design or quality. The result? Solar systems that not only perform exceptionally but also look great. Users get a product they can be confident in—something that fits seamlessly into their homes or businesses while delivering clean energy day after day.
Project Impact on Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy – Making solar energy accessible to all.
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – Leading in decentralized energy tech and smart grid solutions.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities – Supporting sustainable energy use in residential and business sectors.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – Encouraging energy consumption when it’s greenest and cheapest.
- SDG 13: Climate Action – Reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon emissions.
The Future of Energy with Soly
Soly is more than just a solar company—it’s shaping the utility of the future. By bundling solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, and smart energy management into a Virtual Power Plant, Soly helps grid operators balance energy supply and demand in real time. Users aren’t just consumers; they become active participants in the energy ecosystem, earning compensation for supporting grid stability. The mission remains clear and unwavering: to make solar energy accessible to all, cutting the ties to fossil fuels and driving a sustainable energy revolution.
