Young Entrepreneur Jasper Unveils Energy-Saving Solar Boiler
Amsterdam, Friday, 13 June 2025.
Jasper Over, a 20-year-old entrepreneur, introduces a smart boiler to store excess solar energy, aiding Dutch households in energy independence and contributing to national green efforts.
Unpacking the Solar-Cap Boiler
Jasper Over has introduced an innovative boiler under the brand name Solar-Cap, specifically designed to help Dutch households store excess solar energy. As traditional energy saving schemes in the Netherlands face modifications, households equipped with solar panels need new ways to optimize energy usage. Jasper’s system uses a control mechanism to store unrewarded surplus electricity into a hot water boiler, thus allowing families to save on gas bills by approximately €300 annually, with the upfront investment being recouped in about four years [1].
Technical and Market Insights
The Solar-Cap system is composed of a control system, mixing valve, and storage heater, efficiently managing the electricity flow by storing energy rather than feeding it back to the national grid [1]. Over the past 18 months, Jasper and his firm have installed between 150 to 200 systems, demonstrating a growing trend in the adoption of sustainable energy solutions [1].
Challenges and Prospects
Despite being a young company, Solar-Cap is positioned to compete with larger firms, like Weheat, which is Europe’s biggest supplier of heat pumps [GPT]. Jasper remains confident in the niche his product addresses and emphasizes the importance of carving out a unique market position [1]. The energy sector’s dynamic landscape presents both a challenge and opportunity, wherein innovative models like Solar-Cap’s are crucial as they align with national and EU goals for energy independence and carbon reduction [1][2].
The Broader Impact
By targeting the typical Dutch household, Jasper’s innovation taps into a significant demographic driving the Netherlands’ renewable energy transition [2]. This technology becomes increasingly relevant as initiatives across Europe emphasize the importance of reducing carbon footprints and transitioning to sustainable energy practices [3]. The adaptability of Jasper’s solar energy boiler not only supports the local energy infrastructure but also potentially sets a precedent for similar solutions across Europe.