Soly was founded in 2013 by the brothers Patrick and Milan van der Meulen with the mission to make solar energy available to everyone. Since its founding, the company has become one of the leaders in the Dutch solar energy market. In 2022, Shell Ventures and pension fund ABP took a minority stake in the company. In addition to the Netherlands, Soly operates in Belgium, South Africa and Germany. Soly is a certified B Corp. An international hallmark for companies striving for the highest standards of sustainability, financial transparency and social equity.