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About CleverNett

Time to accelerate the transition.

formerly Nett Energie

As business owners, we are increasingly exposed to the volatility of the energy market. Sudden price spikes, evolving regulation and geopolitical uncertainty force us to rethink how we secure our future energy supply.

Facing this transition, most companies lack a plan that is both climate-aligned and economically sound. How can businesses contribute to decarbonisation without derailing their operating budget?

We are CleverNett, a Belgian developer of renewable electricity. We are convinced that corporate PPAs are the right instrument for companies that want to chart their own course — independent from the volatility of the wholesale grid — with a strategy where price stability and CO₂ reduction reinforce each other.

At CleverNett, businesses don't have to invest in a solar asset or manage its operations. We offer the simplest possible model: in exchange for the use of your rooftop, we deliver renewable electricity at a fixed rate for 25 years.

Without a rooftop, you're equally welcome — our platform matches you with local producers. No shifting of guarantees of origin: every new contract translates into the actual construction of additional renewable capacity in Belgium.

Choose price clarity, and accelerate the transition together with other forward-looking businesses.

CleverNett partners at a Belgian energy project

Here to stay

Keeping sustainable investment attractive.

CleverNett was founded in 2025 as a joint venture between Gridlink and Nett Energie, two Belgian energy players combining their expertise. This allows businesses to get solar panels and batteries without investing themselves.

CleverNett started with €65 million in capital and is backed by the Federal Holding and Investment Company (FPIM/SFPIM). That solid foundation gives our partners stability, continuity and long-term certainty.

A word from the founders

Today, we make the difference.

CleverNett's day-to-day management is in the hands of Arthur Despiegelaere and Emile Steyaert. Arthur comes from data analysis, Emile from real estate development. That combination is no coincidence: building hybrid solar parks and running them smartly requires both a feel for numbers and a feel for locations, structures and long-term projects.

Together they develop and manage the CleverNett solar parks — solar and battery — optimised day after day.

Arthur Despiegelaere en Emile Steyaert, oprichters van CleverNett

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Frequently asked questions

When was CleverNett founded?

CleverNett was founded in 2025 as a joint venture between Gridlink and Nett Energie. We combine the expertise of two Belgian energy players to offer businesses solar panels and batteries without them having to invest themselves.

Where does CleverNett operate?

We are active in Belgium and install hybrid solar parks (solar panels plus battery) at businesses, logistics sites and farms. We plan to roll out this model across Europe in the coming years.

Who supports CleverNett?

CleverNett started with €65 million in capital. Behind us are our founding partners Gridlink and Nett Energie, and the Federal Holding and Investment Company (FPIM/SFPIM) of the Belgian federal government.