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ECW Energy
Company Overview
ECW Energy, also known as ECW Netwerk B.V.
Middenmeer, Netherlands
Unknown
Approximately 20-50 employees and an annual revenue of less than €5 million (source: zoominfo.com).
What They Do
ECW Energy focuses on the development of geothermal energy, positioning itself as a specialist in extracting and utilizing geothermal heat through proven technical and commercial processes (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). Their primary services include developing geothermal energy projects in collaboration with local producers, customers, and professional horticultural organizations, demonstrating both technical feasibility and commercial viability in the Netherlands (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). The target markets are primarily focused on the Dutch heating sector, with an emphasis on regions such as Andijk and Middenmeer, and expanding to broader residential and commercial heating needs (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). As a 'local hero' in geothermal energy, they distinguish themselves through their established processes, systems, and expertise, which have attracted larger players like Ennatuurlijk to bypass their own development learning curve (source: thinkgeoenergy.com).
Projects & Track Record
ECW Energy has completed several geothermal projects in collaboration with horticultural organizations, although specific names, capacities, or MW outputs are not detailed in the sources (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). Ongoing plans following the acquisition include joint geothermal expansions with Ennatuurlijk in Andijk, Middenmeer, and other Dutch regions, leveraging ECW's foundations for national scaling (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). Key customers and partners are professional horticultural organizations acting as shareholders and clients, with Ennatuurlijk as the recent acquirer of their geothermal division; other specific customers are not mentioned (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). The geographical presence is concentrated in the Netherlands, primarily in North Holland, with ambitions for national expansion through collaboration with Ennatuurlijk (source: thinkgeoenergy.com).
Recent Developments
In recent news, Ennatuurlijk has acquired ECW Geoholding B.V., the geothermal division of ECW Energy, to accelerate geothermal objectives, adding proven processes and enabling developments in Andijk, Middenmeer, and beyond (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). This was confirmed by the GM of Ennatuurlijk, Ernst Japikse, and the GM of ECW Netwerk, Robert Kielstra, in announcements around 2023 (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). No other significant contracts, mergers, funding rounds, or milestones have been documented in the available sources from 2024-2025 (source: zoominfo.com).
Careers
Limited information is available about working at ECW Energy, but comments following the acquisition highlight opportunities and security for their employees, praising their fundamental work in geothermal energy as a "great foundation" (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). Roles likely include geothermal engineering, project development, technical operations, and management within the geothermal sector, given the size of 20-50 employees and the company's focus (source: zoominfo.com). Recruitment activities are linked to the headquarters in Middenmeer, with no specific current vacancies detailed; the acquisition suggests potential for expanded roles through Ennatuurlijk's national ambitions (source: thinkgeoenergy.com). Indicators of the company culture point to a skilled, collaborative environment proven in customer-shareholder partnerships, with a transition to larger scale opportunities under Ennatuurlijk, although no formal descriptions of culture or benefits such as salaries, health plans, or perks have been documented in the sources (source: thinkgeoenergy.com).
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Ben jij een technische HBO-student en wil je jouw kennis toepassen binnen een snelgroeiendeorganisatie met landelijke impact op de Nederlandse energiemarkt? Bij ECW Energy krijg je de kans om stage te lopen of af te studeren aan een praktijkgerichte opdracht, waarbij het doel globaal vaststaat maar er veel ruimte is voor eigen inbreng en richting.
In overleg stemmen we de opdracht af op jouw opleiding, interesses en leerdoelen. Denk aan vraagstukken op het snijvlak van techniek, energie, processen en dienstverlening.
Standplaats: Middenmeer | Duur: ca. 20 weken
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Afhankelijk van jouw opleiding en interesse werk je aan een technische of analytische stage- of afstudeeropdracht, bijvoorbeeld gericht op:
- Energie-infrastructuur en technische systemen
- Optimalisatie van processen en dienstverlening
- Onderzoek naar bestaande en nieuwe energieoplossingen
- Vertaling van technische en marktontwikkelingen naar verbeteringen
Je ontwikkelt vaardigheden op het gebied van onderzoek, analyse, projectmatig werken en communicatie en leert hoe technische vraagstukken bijdragen aan strategische en maatschappelijke doelen.
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Wij zoeken technische HBO-studenten, bij voorkeur uit opleidingen zoals:
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Je bent:
- Analytisch en leergierig
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- Communicatief vaardig
- Geïnteresseerd in techniek, energie en infrastructuur
Wat bieden wij?
- Stagevergoeding
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Herken je jezelf in het bovenstaande? Dan maken we graag kennis met je. Stuur je CV en motivatie naar [email protected].
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March 19, 2026
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