Wim De Maesschalck
Expert Assets & MV Substations Fluvius
Wim De Maesschalck is an Electromechanical Engineer and holds a masters degree in Power Engineering.
He has been working at Fluvius since 2005 and started his career in the technology department – first in LV aerial networks, gas substations and since 2010 in medium-voltage substations.
Since 2016, he has been working as an expert in the Asset Management department with a primary focus on medium-voltage substations: functional requirements, life cycle management & end-of-life strategies.
Since 2019 he has been leading the roll-out of digitalisation in substations
He also takes part as expert in the Technology and Knowledge Sharing Committee of European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO).
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
EU Trace: From Design-to-Cost to Design-to-Sustainability – Rethinking Distribution Transformer Renovation in Europe
As Europe accelerates grid modernisation and decarbonisation, distribution transformer replacement strategies are evolving beyond cost efficiency toward long-term sustainability and lifecycle value.
Wednesday 20 May 14:00 - 14:45 Central Grid
Global Market Trends and Challenges
As Europe accelerates grid modernisation and decarbonisation, distribution transformer replacement strategies are evolving beyond cost efficiency toward long-term sustainability and lifecycle value.
Central Grid Europe/Madrid


















