Chapter is founded by André Haardt & Rutger Laman Trip
With a mission to accelerate the energy transition by training installers, with an initial focus on PV installations.
About us
Our Mission:
Driving the Energy Transition
Chapter is a software company that develops innovative solutions for the energy sector, with one clear goal: accelerating the energy transition.
Founded in 2021, Chapter began as Chapter Academy: an initiative that inspires and guides people with potential (often from other sectors or facing job insecurity) towards a career in solar energy. Through an accessible app, candidates follow a hands-on, 'InstallQ-accredited' basic course and receive personal guidance towards employment with installation companies. This way, Chapter provides motivated new rooftop technicians who are immediately deployable and contribute to growth.
From this practical experience, Chapter AI was born: a smart, AI-powered knowledge and support tool, specifically designed for manufacturers, installers, and distributors in the energy sector.
Our team
The people behind Chapter
André Haardt
Founder and CEO
Rutger Laman Trip
Co-founder and CCO
Peter Hofstede
CPO
Kim Zuyderhoff
Head of Learning
Nynke Haardt
Product
Frederik Hartig
Business Development
Romée Gramende
Business Development
Kylian Udo
Learning Producer
Olivier Helle
Product and Finance
Sjors Lockhorst
AI Engineer
Our History
2021
2022
Training for Career Changers
Successfully trained 20 people as PV installers and placed them with 15 installation companies.
2023
Digital Academy for Installation Companies
On-the-Job Training & Compliance. Including additional training modules for heat pumps and battery storage.
2024
AI-powered Productivity and Knowledge Tool
On-the-spot Troubleshooting and Knowledge Access
Customer Support AI outsourcing
2025
International Expansion
Entry to the German and French markets after reaching 1,000 licenses in the Netherlands.
Our History
2021
Chapter is founded by André Haardt & Rutger Laman Trip
With a mission to accelerate the energy transition by training installers, with an initial focus on PV installations.
2022
Training for Career Changers
Successfully trained 20 people as PV installers and placed them with 15 installation companies.
2023
Digital Academy for Installation Companies
On-the-Job Training & Compliance. Including additional training modules for heat pumps and battery storage.
2024
AI-powered Productivity and Knowledge Tool
On-the-spot Troubleshooting and Knowledge Access
Customer Support AI outsourcing
2025
International Expansion
Entry to the German and French markets after reaching 1,000 licenses in the Netherlands.
Our History
2021
Chapter is founded by André Haardt & Rutger Laman Trip
With a mission to accelerate the energy transition by training installers, with an initial focus on PV installations.
2022
Training for Career Changers
Successfully trained 20 people as PV installers and placed them with 15 installation companies.
2023
Digital Academy for Installation Companies
On-the-Job Training & Compliance. Including additional training modules for heat pumps and battery storage.
2024
AI-powered Productivity and Knowledge Tool
On-the-spot Troubleshooting and Knowledge Access
Customer Support AI outsourcing
2025
International Expansion
Entry to the German and French markets after reaching 1,000 licenses in the Netherlands.
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