
Battery Energy Storage System Experts in Germany
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Volker W.
Last position:
Analyst – Platform Optimization at TradingView ProRealtime
Programming custom indicators with ProBuilder (for the ProRealTime platform)
6 months at RCP - Rabe Academy (basics - trading account - TWS Interactive Brokers) Focus: ETH price history - NVIDIA stock (NASDAQ and CBOE)
- 500 hours total (TradingView & ProRealTime), including approx. 1,500 hours of tick data analysis using ProRealTime
Systematic market analysis, development of custom indicators, pattern recognition.
Max B.
Last position:
Project Manager, Plant Certification and Declarations of Conformity for 1–8 MWp Rooftop PV Projects at Solcom GmbH
- Technical management of parallel rooftop PV projects (Type A/B) from project planning through construction to completed plant certification
- Analysis of project requirements based on on-site inspections, planning reviews and evaluation of tender and project documents, and preparation of the findings for the internal planning department
- Derivation of work packages and milestones for each project, including structured filing in the client’s project documentation (SharePoint)
- Coordination of the planning phase between planning, procurement and executing trades
- Preparation of specifications and bills of materials as the basis for preparing quotations, and monitoring the timely submission of offers
- Coordination and monitoring of the construction phase, including schedule tracking and ensuring implementation in line with the plans
- Preparation and continuous updating of project schedules and project budgets across all projects
- Tracking of milestones, work packages and project progress, as well as early documentation and escalation of schedule and budget deviations to the overall project management
- Preparation of technical analyses of existing and planning data for each plant as the basis for the entire certification process
- Review, verification and compilation of all certification-relevant evidence: technical data sheets, manufacturer approvals, component documentation, test reports, type certificates and simulation results
- Assessment of the completeness and compliance of manufacturer documentation with applicable standards, identification of missing evidence, and requesting and tracking missing documents from manufacturers and installers
- Preparation and technical review of declarations of conformity for the grid connection of the plants
- Preparation of complete plant certification documentation for Type A/B in accordance with the applicable VDE application rules, the grid operators’ technical connection requirements (TAB) and the requirements of the certification bodies
- Review and documentation of protection concepts, as well as definition of the certification scope for each plant in technical coordination with the grid operators
- Submission of documents to grid operators and accredited certification bodies, follow-up on queries through final approval, and deadline management across parallel procedures
- Management of interfaces between the client, manufacturers, installers, grid operators and certification bodies, as well as complete project documentation with status overviews, communication logs and approval documents
Christian B.
Last position:
External Commercial Advisor / Project Manager at Global automotive supplier for press and stamped parts
Automotive | Manufacturing | Commercial Excellence
- Analyzed sales strategy, product/market positioning, customer portfolio, acquisition approach, sales funnel, opportunity quality, and conversion.
- Developed a prioritized sales roadmap with quick wins and structural measures for target customers, pipeline, roles, routines, and management reviews.
Rüdiger S.
Last position:
Manufacturer of busbar systems for power and data transmission
- Review and assessment of the existing situation
- Identification and definition of implementation measures to close existing gaps
Michael U.
Last position:
Senior Scrum Master/Agile Coach for Automated Driving at the Plant at BMW
- Analyzing and evaluating established corporate tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, MS Planner, MS Project)
- Process redesign, transition support for external backend service providers
- Developing target agreements for the production plants involved worldwide
- Coordinating cross-functional requirements from plant teams and creating timelines with dedicated milestones (Gantt charts, etc.)
- Redesigning the project scope in Jira/Confluence and training in agile methods
- Carrying out requirements analyses and detailed development according to the V-model (project management)
Dirk N.
Last position:
Interim Vice President Procurement at Kaiser+Kraft GmbH
- B2B retailer for business equipment
- Revenue €590m, 1,450 employees (2024)
- Procurement volume €350m, 3 departments / 20 employees, locations in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic
- Lead of the "Beat" project to achieve COGS savings / extend payment terms / reduce minimum order quantities, reporting on target achievement
- Increased collaboration with category management & warehouses
- Training & coaching for department heads / strategic buyers
Thomas B.
Last position:
CIO of the corporate group at Badische Stahlwerke GmbH
- Member of the strategic management team
- Responsible for 50 direct reports and functional responsibility for 25 more
- Realigned the global IT strategy and merged individual IT divisions of the business units
- Led the central international IT organization of the corporate group
- Budget responsibility of €20 million p.a.
- Strategic advisor to the executive board
- Contributor to the company's strategic decisions as a leadership team member
- Driver of digitalization
- Evolved the global team structure across entities in a matrix setup
- Initiated and implemented process changes
- Operated and provided the central IT infrastructure including the data center for the entire group
- Designed the global application architecture
- Implemented AI-powered solutions
- Responsible for IT governance based on ISO 27001
- Rolled out Microsoft M365
- Conducted an ERP selection process for the corporate group
- Designed and implemented the new organizational structure as a foundation for future success
- Introduced requirements management, project portfolio management and capacity planning for cross-company IT within six months
Sven R.
Last position:
Project Manager for Large Contracts on Temporary Assignment at Atlas Titan GmbH / ENGIE Deutschland GmbH
- Conducting concept and design planning in the acquisition phase (energy generation, e.g. BESS and industrial plants under EPC contracts)
- Serving as the link for all communication with sales, customers, suppliers, and branch offices
- Estimating costs and setting budgets for industrial plants (hot gas generators, battery storage, hydropower plants, etc.) with CAPEX up to €100M
Stefan N.
Last position:
Managing Director at Unisource GmbH
- Project management for commercial and industrial BESS, rooftop PV and hydrogen systems (up to 20 MW) in the DACH region
- AC- and DC-Engineering (low-, medium- and high voltage)
- Management of all project phases: technical assessment, concept and implementation planning, creation and review of service specifications, coordination of planning participants, schedule and budget control
- Coordination with grid operators (NVPs, VDE-AR-N 4105/4110/4120, TABs, EAAV) and authorities
- Overarching interface management between customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Ensuring quality, professional due diligence, adherence to deadlines, and cost efficiency
Evaristus C.
Last position:
Data Scientist at Freelance
- Developing a multi-class classification model to predict plant composition and its spatial and temporal changes using predictors, including satellite images, climate time series, and other environmental data such as land cover, human footprint, bioclimatic, and soil variables.
- Developing recommender systems using contextual bandits for an e-commerce platform.
- Building deep neural network models that predict flood-affected areas.
Dirk R.
Last position:
Interim CCO, Chief Commercial Officer at LADE GmbH
defining product/market fit and strategic positioning including ramp-up planning
designing, implementing & optimizing target-group-oriented marketing activities
strategic alignment of sales & digitalization as well as process optimization (CRM: HubSpot, ERP: weclapp)
developing new markets & partners as well as operational sales of charging solutions including key account management
tripling revenue compared to the previous year and building an AE funnel of over €4 million
increasing sales efficiency through clear prioritization of leads, customers and partners as well as centralizing sales work in one CRM (HubSpot)
introducing partner management
recruiting new employees, building and leading a sales team including necessary processes and preparing handover to the successor
Benjamin B.
Last position:
SAFe Release Train Engineer at Porsche Digital & Porsche AG
- Role as RTE for building the Agile Release Train (ART)
- Bringing together agile practices and system engineering
- Setup and facilitation of rituals: ART Sync, Refinement, Coach Sync, PI Planning, System Demo
- Structure and execution of the first PI Planning
- Optimization of program alignments and dependencies
- Set up JIRA & Confluence SAFe structure and workflows
Josu E.
Last position:
Managing Director Germany / Country Manager at Greening Solar GmbH & GEG Greening Energy Generation GmbH
- Responsible for sales, customers, organization, and business development in Germany
- Managing over 40 employees in Germany and Spain
- Steering large-scale EPC projects (PV and BESS plants)
- Building a project portfolio (PV, wind, BESS, hybrid) with a target of 400 MW RtB by 2030
- Revenue and earnings responsibility: approx. €25 million (2025) and approx. €50 million (2030)
- Leading interdisciplinary and multicultural teams in technically and regulatory challenging projects
Mohammed A.
Last position:
Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer at DEME, CWD, DERlab, LifePower
- TSO, DSO grids simulation and analysis
- Grid design integration of 3.4 GW RES and 400 MW of BESS for a large-scale green hydrogen plant
- Grid connection requirements for RES and BESS connection (50kW - 1MW)
- Requirements for providing Ancillary Services to the TSO from the flexible assets
- Expertise in Pre-FEED/FEED studies, EPC tender preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations for HV/MV substations and renewable integration projects
- Support for EPC design reviews, technical documentation, and FAT/SAT supervision across solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems
Juergen S.
Last position:
Founder & Freelance Consulting Engineer at Juergen Scheele - Freelance Consulting Engineer | Electrical Safety & HVDC Systems
I provide high-value consulting services to automotive and energy industry clients, specializing in electrical safety, fault protection, and HVDC system integration.
My work helps engineering teams develop safer, standards-compliant, and more efficient products—faster.
Core Services:
Electrical safety & fault detection (DC, arc/ground (earth) faults)
HVDC protection strategies & component evaluation
Development-phase technical consultancy (fuses, PSMs, SSRs)
Custom workshops and team enablement
Who I Work With:
Tier 1–3 automotive suppliers
EV system OEMs
Renewable energy & battery storage integrators
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Statistics of experts using Battery Energy Storage System
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
25 years

Position duration
2.3 years

Positions per freelancer
13

Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Product Development

Top industries
Energy, Automotive, Manufacturing

Certification focus areas
Project Management, Human Resources, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
95%
Master's degree or higher
48%
Doctorate
19%

Certifications per freelancer
3

Most common languages
German, English, French

Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Battery Energy Storage System
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Battery Energy Storage System experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Energy (96%)
- Automotive (63%)
- Manufacturing (58%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Utilities (38%)
- Construction (33%)
- Professional Services (25%)
- Government and Administration (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What the system does
A Battery Energy Storage System, commonly called a BESS, stores electricity in rechargeable batteries and releases it when demand, prices or grid conditions require. A complete system combines battery cells, power conversion equipment, thermal management, controls, monitoring and safety features. It can support renewable generation, backup power, peak shaving and grid services.
Core system design
BESS projects require decisions about battery chemistry, usable capacity, power output, degradation, efficiency and operating conditions. Professionals define the electrical architecture, select inverters and transformers, and plan ventilation, fire protection and physical layouts. They also connect the storage asset to site loads, photovoltaic generation or the wider grid.
Ecosystem and tooling
The work spans battery management systems, energy management systems, supervisory control and data acquisition, power conversion systems and cloud monitoring. Specialists may integrate Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA or utility interfaces, while using simulation, telemetry and performance data to validate operation. Strong knowledge of electrical protection, industrial controls and data systems is often essential.
Common applications
- Store solar or wind power for later use
- Reduce commercial and industrial peak demand
- Provide backup power and microgrid support
- Balance charging, dispatch and electricity prices
- Deliver frequency or voltage support to the grid
In Germany, storage systems appear across manufacturing, logistics, renewable energy, utilities and commercial sites. Project requirements vary between on-site commissioning and remote monitoring, so collaboration plans should reflect the equipment and access available.
When companies need specialists
- A new storage project needs a technical concept or sizing study
- An existing BESS requires commissioning, troubleshooting or optimisation
- Battery, inverter and energy management systems must be integrated
- Monitoring data needs reliable alarms, reporting or analytics
Freelance expertise is useful when internal teams lack experience with high-voltage interfaces, controls or storage operations. It can also add capacity during procurement, grid connection, commissioning and handover.
What strong professionals bring
Strong professionals connect battery behaviour with real operating goals. They assess safety, degradation, warranties, thermal limits and cybersecurity instead of treating the battery container as an isolated product. They document interfaces clearly, test failure modes, verify protection settings and explain operating decisions to both technical and commercial stakeholders.
For projects in Germany, experience with local site coordination and clear communication in English or German can simplify work with utilities, contractors and facility teams. The best fit combines practical commissioning ability with careful analysis of performance data.
Frequently asked questions
Curious about Battery Energy Storage System? Here are the answers that come up again and again.
A Battery Energy Storage System stores electricity and dispatches it when needed. Companies use BESS projects for renewable energy shifting, peak shaving, backup power, microgrids and selected grid-support services.
A BESS is usually easier to place near a load or renewable asset and can respond very quickly. Pumped hydro suits large sites with specific geography, while thermal storage is often better when the end use is heating or cooling rather than electricity.
A strong Battery Energy Storage System specialist may also understand power conversion systems, battery management, energy management, SCADA, industrial networking and electrical protection. Knowledge of fire safety, cybersecurity, commissioning and renewable integration is valuable as well.
The right BESS experience depends on the assignment. A monitoring integration may need focused controls expertise, while system design or commissioning calls for hands-on knowledge of batteries, inverters, protection, safety procedures and site acceptance testing.
Some Battery Energy Storage System work can be done remotely, including sizing, controls design, data analysis and documentation. Commissioning, inspections and fault investigation usually require site access, coordinated with the local operator and contractors in Germany.
Ask how the BESS specialist has handled system boundaries, safety risks, commissioning tests and performance verification. Review relevant project deliverables and request a clear explanation of how they would investigate alarms, degradation or unexpected dispatch behaviour.
A Battery Energy Storage System expert may deliver a technical concept, sizing model, single-line documentation, control philosophy, interface specification, commissioning plan or performance report. The scope should state the battery, inverter, EMS, grid and site responsibilities clearly.
Reliable BESS integration combines correct sizing with tested controls, clear alarms, safe operating limits and disciplined maintenance. It should also account for battery degradation, thermal conditions, communications failures, cybersecurity and the operating strategy agreed with the asset owner.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Energy Storage System in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 960 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Energy Storage System in their recent projects, 95% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 48% hold at least a Master's degree, and 19% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Energy Storage System in their recent projects have 25 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.3 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Energy Storage System in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Energy Storage System in their recent projects are Energy (96%), Automotive (63%), and Manufacturing (58%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Battery Energy Storage System in their recent projects are Project Management (88%), Operations (79%), and Product Development (79%).
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