Hessel van den Berg

Hessel van den Berg (1970) is technical manager at Zonnefabriek.

He regularly reports on current developments in the world of sustainable energy. Hessel has a talent for translating complex information into crystal-clear blogs.

He obtained his master's degree in physics at the University of Groningen, where he specialized in global energy and environmental issues. Hessel has been working as a technical expert, editor and trainer at Zonnefabriek since 2014. He also works at our partner SMA, where he is responsible for technical calculations of solar power projects, solving technical issues and training solar power professionals in the Benelux. Fun fact: he speaks fluent Chinese.

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Articles of Hessel

24 mei 2025

Stay Cool in the Attic with Solar Panels

Solar panels help keep attic spaces cool. Read more about how this works in our article and enjoy the benefits.

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23 mei 2025

Cybersecurity and solar panels

In the world of the Internet of Things, more and more devices are equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity, making them wirelessly accessible. Does this mean hackers can gain access to your home network? Zonnefabriek investigates.

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23 mei 2025

Is my roof suitable for solar panels?

How do you know if your roof is suitable for solar panels, and what factors influence this? We help you find the answer.

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23 mei 2025

Creating an SMA-ID for new customers

How do I create an SMA ID that I can use to log in to the SMA Energy app?

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