In the entertainment industry, speed and reliability are everything. At AED Studios in Lint, the largest media complex in the Benelux, they understand this better than anyone. It’s where blockbuster productions are filmed, global tours are launched, and major corporate events come to life. But how do you match a high-energy, high-output business with sustainable operations?
That was the challenge AED Studios faced:
How do you make a massive site greener, without compromising quality or efficiency?
From day one, CEO Glenn Roggeman and Managing Director Werner Sponselee made their mission clear: sustainability isn’t a choice—it’s a responsibility. They invested early in building insulation, heat pumps, and solar power. But one crucial piece was missing: a reliable, future-proof charging solution to support their vision.
The Need: A Dependable Charging Partner
Sustainability isn’t just about saving energy. It’s about creating systems that are reliable, seamless, and stress-free. To take their next step, AED Studios needed charging infrastructure that worked flawlessly, without creating new headaches.
That’s when they discovered Pluq’s Charging as a Service. The concept is simple:
No upfront investment. No maintenance hassle. Just chargers that work—every time.
“We had EV chargers on-site, but they worked less often than they didn’t,” says Werner Sponselee.
“Support was slow, and the previous provider was unresponsive. We knew it had to be different.”
With Pluq, AED Studios handed over the burden. No billing issues. No software updates. No maintenance. Just results.
The Solution: Smart Charging at AED Studios
The transition to a smart charging hub fit perfectly with AED Studios’ green strategy. Today, they offer 15 EV charging points—designed to scale with future demand. And the benefits are clear:
- Zero investment: Pluq handles the installation and infrastructure at no cost.
- Smart energy management: An online dashboard shows real-time energy use.
- Reliable uptime: Fast response and proactive maintenance ensure chargers are always available.
- CO₂-neutral charging: The chargers are powered by 2,000 solar panels on AED’s rooftops, making EV driving here genuinely green.
And it doesn’t stop there. AED Studios also installed a 1.5 MWp battery storage system, allowing them to store excess solar power and feed it back into the grid when needed.
“We’re contributing to grid stability and maximizing our sustainable impact,” Werner adds.
The Choice: No Investment, No Headaches
For companies with large parking areas and sustainability goals, EV charging isn’t a luxury—it’s common sense. AED Studios proves it’s possible to go all-in on sustainability without financial or operational headaches.
“Why would I invest in charging expansion myself?” asks Werner.
“With Pluq, it’s all taken care of. No costs, no hassle. It just works. And if we need more chargers in the future, scaling up is easy.”
The Result: Sustainability and Efficiency
Today, AED Studios is a pioneer in sustainable operations within the entertainment industry. The decisions Glenn and Werner made show that ecology and economy can thrive together.
- A 90% drop in energy bills
- Major CO₂ reductions
- A fully operational charging zone—zero worries, zero downtime
“We’re proving that 100% sustainability is possible,” Werner concludes.
“And it’s not just good for the planet—it’s great for business.”
Would you like to follow this example?
