PRESS RELEASE | 17 December 2025
Partnership provides European businesses with energy security as geopolitical uncertainty increases
Finnish solar energy company Solnet Group and Dutch energy management software (EMS) and battery specialist iwell are teaming up to help businesses across the UK and Europe build smarter, more resilient energy systems in an increasingly volatile market. Announced on 11 December 2025 during the trade mission between Finland and the Netherlands, the partnership primarily targets companies in the UK, Netherlands and Germany, where demand for secure, sustainable, and affordable energy solutions is rapidly increasing.
Utilising its deep technical expertise, Solnet’s strong customer network and full-scope capabilities enable the design, engineering and delivery of large-scale solar and battery installations. Meanwhile, iwell’s battery storage systems and smart energy management software solutions help businesses optimally use their generated energy. By combining these strengths, an integrated solution emerges that enables companies to generate, store, and better deploy their own energy when the grid is congested or electricity prices spike.
Solution for uncertain energy market
The partnership is cited by both companies as coming at a crucial time, as geopolitical tensions and pressure on the electricity grid are establishing a growing urgency in Europe to become less dependent on external factors. This is being reflected in the increasing number of businesses seeking control over their energy consumption and supply, as well as ways to reduce costs and ensure continuity.
In the Netherlands, the congested power grid has forced businesses and energy companies to be creative with on-site storage and advanced energy management software. These applications are generating valuable knowledge that other markets, including Finland, can reference. Solnet sees in iwell's technology and experience as an opportunity to bring this Dutch advantage to the UK and other European markets more quickly.
Jan Willem de Jong, CEO and founder of iwell, says: "Energy is a key factor for the UK’s security, and also the EU in general. The good news for businesses is that the road to affordable energy independence happens to be based on clean energy. With this collaboration, we can help businesses in the UK, Finland, Germany and Benelux simultaneously to better manage their energy costs and become more independent.”
Integrated approach for businesses
In practice, the partnership means that Solnet becomes the primary point of contact for customers, overseeing both the build and delivery of the solar energy installations. iwell will provide the batteries and energy management software that controls all energy flows. Customers will receive an integrated solution combining solar panels, battery storage and an EMS, simplifying implementation while delivering a more efficient, well-balanced energy system.
Arttur Kulvik (Chairman Solnet Group) adds: "By combining our technologies, we can help companies manage their energy more intelligently. They are less dependent on peak prices and can better respond to fluctuations in supply and demand. This makes them more resilient in a changing market."
Both companies aim to finalise a definitive partnership agreement in the first half of 2026.
Jan Willem de Jong and Arttur Kulvik at the signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, also attended the event.
About iwell
iwell is an international cleantech company strengthening European energy security by enabling commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses to achieve energy independence. Operating across Europe's increasingly volatile energy landscape, we deliver intelligent energy management software and battery systems that ensure the cleanest kWh is also the cheapest - powering daily businesses and enhancing resilience at the same time. Since our founding in 2016, iwell has completed over 400 projects and grown to 110 employees, with offices in the UK, Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands, where we are headquartered.
For more information, visit www.iwell.eu
About Solnet Group
Solnet Group provides future-proof solar energy (PV) and battery energy storage (BESS) solutions across Europe for commercial and industrial (C&I) customers, operating from its main hubs in Amsterdam, Frankfurt am Main and Helsinki. The company has supported its customers in achieving their renewable energy targets for over a decade. With its dedicated and passionate team and a pan-European partner network, Solnet Group delivers high-quality PV, BESS and related services with a focus on safety, profitability and ease for the customer. Solnet Group’s clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, major investment funds, shopping centres, retailers, manufacturing facilities and logistics companies.
For more information, please visit www.solnet.group