Laborelec
| Company type | C.V. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Electrical power technologies, Renewable energy |
| Founded | 1962 |
| Headquarters | Linkebeek , Belgium |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Research, development, and expert services in electrical power technologies and renewable energy |
| Owner | Electrabel (principal shareholder), Cofely Services, Tractebel Engineering, Belgian distribution system operators |
Number of employees | 250 |
Laborelec () is a specialized research institute and provider of technical services, employing around 250 professionals focused on electrical power technologies and renewable energy. Headquartered in Linkebeek, close to Brussels, Belgium, it maintains additional offices in Maastricht, Netherlands and Wuppertal, Germany. Established in 1962 through the consolidation of laboratories from Sofina, Interescaut, and the Belgian Electrotechnical Committee, Laborelec delivers research, development, and expert services to Belgium’s electricity sector.
Currently structured as a Belgian C.V., Laborelec’s principal shareholder is Electrabel, a subsidiary of the French conglomerate Engie. Additional stakeholders include Cofely Services, Tractebel Engineering, along with several Belgian distribution system operators. In 2011, the organization reported revenues approaching €50 million.
International Activities
Laborelec provides consulting and technical services worldwide within the electrical power industry. By 2009, it was involved in projects spanning Europe, the Middle-East, North America, South America, Asia, and even Antarctica. A significant achievement includes the deployment of zero-emission energy and utility infrastructure at the Princess Elisabeth Antarctic station, a project initiated by the International Polar Foundation.