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

20 mei 2025

Heating Water with Solar Electricity Instead of Sunlight: Does It Make Sense?

What is the difference between a solar water heater with solar collectors and a PV system with solar panels? What is the best way to heat your water?

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20 mei 2025

What About Lightning?

How does surge protection guard against lightning, and what is needed? What can you do to protect yourself from lightning strikes? Do solar panels play a role?

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19 mei 2025

What Is and Isn’t Covered by the 0% VAT for Solar Panels?

Since January 1st, VAT is no longer charged on solar panels, but it wasn’t entirely clear which activities were included. The Dutch Tax Authorities have now provided clarification.

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19 mei 2025

Building or renovating: Checklist for Preparing for Solar Panels

6 things to consider when building or renovating your home with solar panel installation in mind.

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