Major Space Companies: Several high-tech companies form the backbone of the Belgian space industry (see table below). Notably, Thales Alenia Space Belgium (formerly
Ground has been broken in Belgium on what will become the largest satellite manufacturing facility in Europe.
Belgian company Aerospacelab, founded in 2018 and voted Scale-Up of the Year 2022, has seen demand for the production of ever
Belgian small satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab broke ground on a new factory this week that it says will be capable of producing 500 small satellites per year. The new
The site will have 16,000 m 2 workspace, including 3,000 m 2 devoted to development laboratories. This will make it the largest factory of its kind in Europe and the
About Aerospacelab Established in Belgium, Switzerland and France, Aerospacelab is a fast-growing company created in 2018, counting more than 140 full time
Aerospacelab received a permit to start construction on a satellite factory in Charleroi, Belgium. The factory will be among the biggest in Europe, capable of producing 500
Belgian company Aerospacelab, founded in 2018 and voted Scale-Up of the Year 2022, has seen demand for the production of ever larger satellites accelerate. CEO Benoît
Aerospacelab received a permit to start construction on a satellite factory in Charleroi, Belgium. The factory will be among the
The factory will also offset its energy consumption with renewable energy through 700 solar panels. “This marks not only the beginning of an exciting new chapter for
Aerospacelab and Sambrinvest announce construction partners and share updates on the progress at the construction site in
The factory will also offset its energy consumption with renewable energy through 700 solar panels. “This marks not only the
Aerospacelab, a Belgian startup, has revealed plans to build a megafactory capable of producing 500 satellites each year, making it effectively the largest satellite manufacturing plant in
Aerospacelab and Sambrinvest announce construction partners and share updates on the progress at the construction site in Charleroi. Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium —
Aerospacelab, a Belgian startup, has revealed plans to build a megafactory capable of producing 500 satellites each year, making it effectively the
Belgian small satellite manufacturer Aerospacelab broke
The site will have 16,000 m 2 workspace, including 3,000 m 2 devoted to development laboratories. This will make it the largest factory
The European photovoltaic container market is experiencing significant growth in Central and Eastern Europe, with demand increasing by over 350% in the past four years. Containerized solar solutions now account for approximately 45% of all temporary and mobile solar installations in the region. Poland leads with 40% market share in the CEE region, driven by construction site power needs, remote industrial operations, and emergency power applications that have reduced energy costs by 55-65% compared to diesel generators. The average system size has increased from 30kW to over 200kW, with folding container designs cutting transportation costs by 70% compared to traditional solutions. Emerging technologies including bifacial modules and integrated energy management have increased energy yields by 20-30%, while modular designs and local manufacturing have created new economic opportunities across the solar container value chain. Typical containerized projects now achieve payback periods of 3-5 years with levelized costs below $0.08/kWh.
Containerized energy storage solutions are revolutionizing power management across Europe's industrial and commercial sectors. Mobile 20ft and 40ft BESS containers now provide flexible, scalable energy storage with deployment times reduced by 75% compared to traditional stationary installations. Advanced lithium-ion technologies (LFP and NMC) have increased energy density by 35% while reducing costs by 30% annually. Intelligent energy management systems now optimize charging/discharging cycles based on real-time electricity pricing, increasing ROI by 45-65%. Safety innovations including advanced thermal management and integrated fire suppression have reduced risk profiles by 85%. These innovations have improved project economics significantly, with commercial and industrial energy storage projects typically achieving payback in 2-4 years through peak shaving, demand charge reduction, and backup power capabilities. Recent pricing trends show standard 20ft containers (200kWh-800kWh) starting at €85,000 and 40ft containers (800kWh-2MWh) from €160,000, with flexible financing including lease-to-own and energy-as-a-service models available.