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About us

A dynamic team dedicated to sustainable energy solutions

Praeter is an independent consultancy specialising in renewable energy solutions for commercial property. We guide you through the process, from concept to completion — originally founded in the Netherlands in 2016, now with a growing UK presence.

2024
Founded in the United Kingdom
2016
Built on Dutch experience
100%
Independent — no kick-backs, ever
Who we are

We turn complex energy challenges into delivered solutions.

Praeter is an independent consultancy specialising in the development and delivery of renewable energy projects on rooftops, in car parks and on unused sites. We guide you through the entire process, from concept to completion.

At Praeter, we take pride in our well-trained, enthusiastic, and practical team, collectively possessing extensive experience in project development, sustainability solutions, and corporate business.

Praeter is always on the client’s side — we advise and engage parties completely independently, and we never charge money to parties we engage. You are the only one we charge for our services.

Praeter Energy team in the office
What sets us apart

Our values in practice

Five core principles that guide every project, every client relationship, and every decision we make.

Independent

At Praeter we provide independent advice and never accept kick-backs or reimbursements from parties we engage. We work exclusively for our client; that is the only one we charge for services.

High Quality

We offer solutions that really help our clients achieve lower energy costs and more sustainable energy use. We choose the best and proven solution for the customer, not the most popular. Our people have specialist knowledge and we are deepening and broadening it every day.

Trustworthy

We make clear agreements with clients and honour them. We specify costs and benefits in advance and offer a clear plan of action. We want our clients to really understand the matter and are happy to explain it. And we not only provide advice, but also help our clients to implement it.

Teamwork

We bring together people with different expertise and experiences and combine this into a multidisciplinary and professional service to our clients. We offer our people a rich and educational working environment aimed at continually improving in providing superior services to entrepreneurs. And that in a profession that makes the world very happy. That’s hard work, so it can also be a lot of fun: “work hard, play hard!”

Innovative

We are constantly looking for proven new innovative solutions and ways of working (together). We continuously work on improving and innovating our services.

Finally, we provide service with a smile, because energy sustainability makes us happy!

Our team

The people behind Praeter

A leading and cohesive team of energy experts that charts its own course and excels in long-term support for its relationships — for which we solve energy challenges.

Hugo Southwell — Chief Operating Officer, Praeter Energy UK

Hugo Southwell

Chief Operating Officer

Joshua Zakariudakis — Project Manager, Praeter Energy

Joshua Zakariudakis

Project Manager

Alexis King — Project Manager, Praeter Energy

Alexis King

Project Manager

Tom Groos — Managing Partner, Praeter Energy

Tom Groos

Managing Partner

Rick van der Wijngaard — Project Manager, Praeter Energy

Rick van der Wijngaard

Project Manager

Our roots

Built and validated in NL. Deployed and delivered in the UK.

Praeter was founded in the Netherlands in 2016 and has built an extensive track record delivering renewable energy projects for organisations across the Netherlands — including major retailers, real estate owners, municipalities, and transport companies.

We bring this proven expertise directly to UK commercial real estate. Our approach is the same: independent, expert-led, and entirely focused on your outcome.

Hugo Southwell, Chief Operating Officer

Start your net zero transition today

Call us on +44 7801 227057 or contact us at sales@praeter.energy

Hugo Southwell — Chief Operating Officer

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