Company DescriptionAlfen N.V., through its subsidiaries, designs, engineers, develops, produces, and sells products, systems, and services related to the electricity grid. The company offers smart grid solutions, including secondary transformer substations, devices for grid automation, and proprietary back-end systems for remote management and control of electricity grids, as well as micro-grids, grid connections, and supplementary offerings for the greenhouse horticulture sector, EV fast-charging hubs, and solar PV farms. It also provides energy storage systems comprising modular energy storage systems for load balancing, peak shaving, grid frequency control, and energy trading solutions, as well as stationary and mobile battery energy storage solutions. In addition, the company offers smart and connected electric vehicle chargers for use at the home, office, and public locations, as well as an online management platform for charging infrastructure and standardized solutions for smart charging, load balancing, and charging hubs. It operates primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the rest of Europe. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Almere, the Netherlands.
How the Company Makes MoneyAlfen NV generates revenue through the sale and distribution of its energy solutions across three main segments: smart grid solutions, energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging equipment. In the smart grid solutions segment, the company provides products and services that enhance the efficiency and reliability of electricity networks. The energy storage systems segment focuses on the development and sale of battery energy storage solutions that help balance energy supply and demand. Lastly, the electric vehicle charging equipment segment supplies a range of charging stations for residential, commercial, and public use. Alfen's revenue model is bolstered by strategic partnerships with energy providers and government contracts, which play a significant role in expanding its market reach and enhancing its product offerings.