About us

The team of Chapter sitting for their logo

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
André Haardt

Founder and CEO

Rutger Laman Trip
Rutger Laman Trip

Co-founder and CCO

Peter Hofstede
Peter Hofstede

CPO

Kim Zuyderhoff
Kim Zuyderhoff

Head of Learning

Nynke Haardt
Nynke Haardt

Product

Frederik Hartig
Frederik Hartig

Business Development

Romée Gramende
Romée Gramende

Business Development

Kylian Udo
Kylian Udo

Learning Producer

Olivier Helle
Olivier Helle

Product and Finance

Sjors Lockhorst
Sjors Lockhorst

AI Engineer

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.

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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