The Sharing Group Acquires Minority Stake in Green Grid Solutions

Amsterdam-based The Sharing Group has taken a significant step in enhancing its energy management capabilities by acquiring a minority stake in Green Grid Solutions. This acquisition, announced on January 26, 2026, aims to address the increasing challenges of grid congestion faced by large consumers of electricity.

Green Grid Solutions specializes in providing practical solutions that enable organizations to utilize grid capacity more intelligently. Their innovative approach includes the development of transport contracts and energy management strategies that align generation, consumption, and flexibility. This collaboration is expected to complement The Sharing Group’s existing energy-sharing initiatives, which primarily focus on consumer-driven solutions.

Henri de Jong, founder and CEO of The Sharing Group, emphasized the importance of this acquisition, stating, “Green Grid Solutions shows by focusing on implementation, collaboration with network operators, and smart transport contracts, how you can still realize sustainable projects and unlock network capacity for homes and businesses. That fits perfectly with how we as a group want to make an impact.” This partnership is part of a broader movement to accelerate the energy transition through concrete projects.

One notable initiative from Green Grid Solutions is Cable Pooling 2.0, which allows multiple users and generators to share a single grid connection. By coordinating their energy profiles, they can utilize existing capacity more efficiently, thereby creating additional grid space for industrial and sustainable energy projects without waiting for larger connections.

Thijs Afman, founder of Green Grid Solutions, highlighted the focus on actionable projects rather than theoretical solutions, stating, “Anyone can talk about the possible solutions to grid congestion and how we can advance the energy transition, but the difference lies in taking action. With The Sharing Group as a strategic partner, we can help more parties by scaling up faster and creating innovative combinations with the companies within the group.”

The acquisition aligns with The Sharing Group’s ambition to enhance its market position in the energy management sector, potentially increasing its market share in smart energy solutions. The collaboration is expected to facilitate geographic expansion into broader European markets and enhance product offerings, including the integration of Cable Pooling 2.0 into existing services.

As both companies move forward, they will focus on integrating their operational processes and aligning corporate cultures to ensure a smooth transition. The partnership aims to create scalable solutions for industrial clients while unlocking new revenue streams from energy management services.

Looking ahead, The Sharing Group and Green Grid Solutions are poised to make significant contributions to the energy transition, addressing grid congestion challenges and enhancing the robustness of the energy system.