Skoon Energy, a Dutch company founded in 2017, operates an AI-powered software platform focused on clean mobile energy solutions. The company was established by Peter Paul van Voorst tot Voorst and Daan Geldermans. The initial concept for Skoon originated during their studies at TU Delft, where they aimed to address the challenge of electricity storage for ships by developing swappable energy storage containers. This focus later broadened to a more comprehensive marketplace model. The core of Skoon’s B2B is a marketplace that connects suppliers of clean mobile energy systems, such as batteries, hydrogen, and solar generators, with users requiring temporary power.
This platform serves a diverse clientele, including construction sites, event organizers, film productions, and grid operators. By facilitating direct connections between suppliers and users, Skoon aims to provide a transparent and efficient procurement process, eliminating middlemen and hidden markups. The company’s software enables customers to simulate their energy needs, compare proposals from verified suppliers, monitor energy usage, and report on carbon savings. For suppliers, the platform offers increased asset utilization and tools to manage their rental fleet’s financial and energy data.
Skoon Energy has successfully raised a total of $5.6 million over four funding rounds, with its latest Series A round in October 2023 bringing in $5.6 million, led by Blue Bear Capital. This capital is intended to support team growth, further software development, and expansion into new global markets. The company’s investor base includes notable names like Koolen Industries, Rabobank, and Damen Shipyards. Skoon’s platform is utilized by rental companies across Europe, such as Atlas Copco and Volta Energy, and large-scale energy users like Vattenfall and the Port of Amsterdam.
The long-term vision is to establish a flexible layer for the electricity grid, allowing network operators to deploy mobile energy systems to manage congestion and enhance grid stability. Keywords: mobile energy solutions, clean energy marketplace, battery rental, hydrogen generators, temporary power, grid stability, energy storage as a service, AI-powered energy platform, construction power, event power, film set power, mobile grid, energy transition, asset utilization, carbon reporting, fleet management software, on-site energy, zero-emission energy, flexible energy infrastructure