Expert profile: Wiet Vande Velde

Founder – EnergyKing Belgium
Specialist in solar energy • energy storage • heat pumps • energy management

Background

• Engineer by training, co-founder of EnergyKing (since around 2013) with a clear vision: making energy more sustainable, smarter, and more accessible. ( energyking.be )

• EnergyKing is an energy engineering company that develops installations in the solar panels, heat pumps and integrated energy management and storage systems sectors.

• Corporate culture strongly focused on environmental impact, innovation, partnerships and the ambition to “leave the world better than we found it”.

🌱 Areas of expertise

1. Solar energy (photovoltaic / on-grid & off-grid)
   Design and dimensioning of solar panels for homes and businesses.
   Integration of solar yield with other installations (heat pumps, storage).
   Optimization of solar production based on local consumption and electricity rates.

2. Energy storage
   Battery solutions (li-ion and other technologies) coupled with solar energy or heat pumps to maximize self-consumption.
   Smart management of peak demand, grid feed-in and continuity of power supply.
   Knowledge of battery maintenance and life cycle, cost/capacity/sustainability optimization.

3. Heat pumps & sustainable heating/cooling
   Selection of the most efficient heat pumps based on insulation, indoor/outdoor temperature, residential or commercial use.
   Integration with sensors, smart thermostats and automatic control based on night rates or solar production.
   Advice on standards, subsidies and payback periods.

4. Energy management & optimization
   Monitoring and data analysis of consumption, efficiency and cost evolution.
   Automation (smart home / smart building) to avoid waste, balance loads and control appliance consumption.
   Strategic advice and guidance on regulations for businesses (eco-tariffs, green certificates, energy performance obligations).

📈 Impact & benefits for customers

• Noticeable reduction in energy bills thanks to the combination of solar energy, storage and heat pumps.

• Greater energy autonomy, less dependence on fossil fuels or grid power.

• Strengthening sustainable image and ESG compliance.

• Faster payback time through subsidies and improved efficiency.

Quote

"For me, sustainable energy is not just about what you produce, but especially about how you manage, store and use it intelligently."