Genk, Monday, May 13, 2024 - This year again, Energy Platform Bolt will provide festivals and events in Belgium with green power using the world's largest mobile solar installation. With 104 solar panels packed in a 13.5-meter container, it can easily traverse the country. For this, Bolt relies on the personal approach of the family-owned company Trippaers in Genk.

Before the summer begins and the solar installation changes location weekly, it is stationed at the Trippaers transport company's parking lot. This family business in Genk was engaged last summer by the energy platform Bolt to move the solar installation. The installation includes 104 solar panels and is stored in a 13.5-meter container, a piece of technology that Trippaers transports with great care.

Each relocation of the solar container is done using HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), the most sustainable diesel fuel currently available. This results in up to 90% less CO₂ emissions per trip. Thus, Bolt saves CO₂ both during festivals and events and during transport. Last summer, as much as 40.45 tons of CO₂ were saved by replacing diesel generators with sustainable solutions.

Quote: "We strongly believe in our responsibility to promote sustainability and make a positive impact on our environment and society. By collaborating with the energy platform Bolt, we can contribute to making festivals and events more sustainable.” - Jorg Trippaers



Bolt’s Solar Container in Brief:

- 170m² of solar panels

- 104 solar panels

- Rotates with the sun

- Provides 150 to 200 kWh of power

- Battery capacity of 55 kWh

- Can be folded into a 13-meter-long container

"In our search for new, efficient solutions, we came across the solar container of Marc and his family business Jans from Hoeselt, who built the largest mobile solar panel installation to provide green power to festivals and events,” says Pieterjan Verhaeghen, CEO and co-founder of Bolt. “With an area of 170 m² of solar panels, the installation can deliver about 150 to 200 kWh per day - depending on the weather. The generated power can also be stored in the built-in battery. Thus, we can provide power even in less favorable weather conditions.”

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About Bolt

Bolt is Belgium’s very first energy platform for local, green power. Through Bolt, consumers can choose a green energy producer from their neighborhood. The platform aims to accelerate the transition to green energy in Belgium.

Bolt was founded in 2019 by Pieterjan Verhaeghen and Rens Vanhaute. Today, more than 208 local energy producers sell their solar, wind, water, or bio-energy through Bolt to over 75,000 people who consciously choose green regional power.

More info about the energy platform Bolt can be found at Bolt Energy.

About Trippaers Transport

Jorg Trippaers and his dedicated team have been active in transport, trucking, and warehousing for over 20 years. Since 1986, we have been transporting various goods, containers, and bulk to Benelux and other European locations. With our environmentally friendly diverse fleet, we offer innovative, flexible, and reliable transport solutions.

They describe themselves as "small enough to be personal and big enough to be flexible." They resolutely choose a personal approach and focus on sustainable entrepreneurship.

More info about Trippaers Transport can be found at Trippaers Transport.