Our history

From 2009 to now

2009

THE IDEA: BIOGAS FROM MANURE

Three Flemish engineers decide to harness the energy potential of manure on Flemish farms.

2011

THE FIRST INSTALLATION

After two years of intensive testing, the time has come. The first complete setup operates autonomously.

2012 - ...

CONTINUOUS INNOVATION

Thanks to the insights of our customers, the installation is further developed over the years.

2014

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL STEPS

Biolectric starts selling plants outside Belgium. The first installations are sold in France, Italy, and Poland.

2018

A JUMPSTART WITH FRIESLANDCAMPINA

Biolectric is partnering with Dutch dairy company Friesland Campina to capture the Dutch market.

50 different suppliers are considered, Biolectric is chosen.

2019

AVH JOINS FORCES WITH BIOLECTRIC

The Belgian family investment holding Ackermans & van Haaren takes a majority stake in Biolectric.

They replace angel investor Jean Jacques Westerlund (Taste invest).

The company recruits several experienced professionals to further professionalize the company.

2020

GREEN GAS

Biolectric starts developing a Green Gas unit on a farm scale.

This anticipates potential changes in energy policy.

Energy from manure, but the farmer’s choice: Green gas or electricity & heat.

2022

MOST SUSTAINABLE SME IN BELGIUM

The team’s many efforts are recognized by the Antwerp Management School, PWC & Trends/Tendances.

The company is CO2 neutral.

2023

FURTHER INTERNATIONAL GROWTH

Ten countries, 100+ installations in France, 50+ in Poland, 50+ in the Netherlands.

Biolectric successfully spreads its international wings.

And we’re just getting started…

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