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

29 april 2025

A heat pump and solar panels

A heat pump for home heating can be a great addition when solar panels are used to generate electricity.

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29 april 2025

Why are my yield graphs capped?

Have you noticed your solar yield graphs sometimes flatten out at the top? This means your inverter has reached its maximum power output – and that’s completely normal. In fact, it’s even part of a smart system design that helps you get the most energy over the course of a year.

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29 april 2025

Increase your home's value with free solar panels

Receive a free Zonnefabriek solar system with 8 panels worth €4,700

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29 april 2025

Protecting the SMA EV charger from unauthorized use by others

he SMA EV charger is the intelligent charging station that works seamlessly with an SMA inverter and the Sunny Home Manager to increase self-consumption and make smart use of solar power. Now even better!

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