Photovoltaics Experts in Germany
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Germany, who have recently used Photovoltaics
Hüseyin Ö.
Last position:
Freelance Technical Project Manager at Karl Hess GmbH & Co. KG
- Project management for Porsche interior plastic parts
- Ensuring complete and smooth information flow between the customer and internal departments
- Creating and monitoring resource, schedule and overall project plans
- Active support and independent customer handling
- Coordinating technical discussions and pricing discussions
- Organizing, running and documenting coordination meetings with development and controlling
- Preparing quotations with cost specifications, analyses and presentations
- Independent cost negotiations, change handling and final negotiations
- Carrying out deviation analyses
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.
Andreas P.
Last position:
Interim Management and Consulting at GESA Automation GmbH
- E-Tech, manufacturer of customised solutions in the automation control sector, +60 employees
- Reporting line: Directly to the Managing Director/owner
- Development of vision, values and mission statement
- Establishment of communication structures
- Establishment of HRM – search, selection and hiring of the HR Manager
- Development of the sales strategy
- Development of the product strategy
- Analysis and improvement of production processes
- Holistic organisational development — HRBP ad interim
- Teambuilding for the management team
- Vision, values and mission statement development - cultural change
- Identification of requirements, creation of job requirements, employer branding
- Selection, conducting interviews and hiring of the new HR Manager
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
Hans F.
Last position:
Process expert and AI developer at Dev.d2d-hub.com
· Initial situation and target picture – which problem does the platform solve, for which user group? · Requirements gathering and scope – from the idea through the processes to the scope, · Architecture and technology selection – stack, hosting, data storage,
- Vercel Inc. – hosting and delivery of the application.
- Supabase – database, authentication, and file storage.
- Stripe – processing payments for application and unlock fees.
- Resend – sending transactional notification emails
- Calendly – appointment booking for consultation calls; processes the data provided there (e.g. name, email address, appointment request). · AI components – which models or providers, which task does the AI take on exactly,
- Claude Opus 5 by Anthropic. · Data model and integrations – interfaces to third-party systems, import/export, APIs.
Corinna P.
Last position:
Sparring partner for the management at goldgas
- Tackling challenges in the context of a transformation programme.
- Focus on leadership challenges.
Udo B.
Last position:
Consultant and Project Manager at MEDEWO Group
- Packaging wholesaling
- Transformation project at the interface of procurement, supply chain and inventory management.
- Professional support for the implementation of Eazystock and development of procurement and replenishment logic for order quantities, service levels, reorder points, MOQ/MOV, inventory coverage and data quality.
- Design of the relocation of Swiss inventory to Adligenswil and Root, including option comparison, item prioritization and interface coordination between procurement, logistics, sales, product management and IT.
- Introduction of a total cost and working capital approach.
- Development of a prioritized roadmap for 117 supplier records and restructuring of supplier meeting preparation.
- Made the relocation plannable for the first time with a timeline, options, item priorities and responsibilities.
- Developed a roadmap for 117 supplier records; 73 records could be scheduled, while data gaps for 44 records were made transparent.
- Streamlined the supplier meeting preparation process from 2.5–3.0 to around 1.5 working days, with a potential time reduction of 40–50%.
- Supported inventory, working capital, warehousing, ordering and logistics potential with calculation logic.
- Monetary effects are deliberately reported only after implementation and target-versus-actual comparison.
Anke S.
Last position:
PMO IT Service Management at Memodo GmbH
PMO support at a leading European wholesaler of photovoltaic systems, battery storage, and charging stations. Focus on optimizing and rebuilding IT service management processes in Jira.
- Reworking existing Jira workflows for IT Service Management (helpdesk)
- Setting up new Jira Service Management projects, including for an incident response process: workflow adjustments, frontend design, and full process development
- Global administration for Jira Service Management projects as well as organizational administration
- Setting up new spaces for different service desks within the company
- Support in meetings, including minute-taking and follow-up
- KPI tracking for IT service management processes (ticket throughput times, SLA compliance, backlog development) with transparent stakeholder reporting
- Implementation of the operational project plan
Environment: Jira, Jira Service Management, Confluence, Microsoft Teams
Stefan W.
Last position:
Architect/Software Developer at Global Logistics Support GmbH
Task
- Further development of a new ERP system with Blazor
- Creation of e-invoices with the XRechnung and ZUGFeRD format
- UI/UX design Client-server system
- Windows 11 Technology
- Microsoft .NET 9, Git, Azure DevOps, ASP.NET, MSSQL, Blazor Programming languages
- C#, MVVM Development tools
- Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2022 Database
- MSSQL Industry
- Other
Arne S.
Last position:
Communications Specialist at BMW Group
- Project and transformation communication
- Operational control and planning
- Execution of project-related communication activities
Frederic S.
Last position:
Insurance Broker at Self-employed
- Digital insurance consulting
- Specialized in business customers (company health insurance and property insurance) and self-employed people (private health insurance and tax-optimized retirement planning)
Daniel K.
Last position:
Project planning and implementation of a 95 kWp PV system at Asset management company
- Analysis of technical and economic feasibility
- Creation of a detailed project plan including time and resource management
- Requesting and evaluating offers, selecting components, and managing suppliers
- Coordination of all involved trades (e.g. electricians, installation companies)
- Monitoring the construction work and ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met
- Acceptance and commissioning of the PV system including documentation
- After project completion: optimizing monitoring and supporting grid connection
Andreas L.
Last position:
Interim Head of Call and Service Center at Famicord Group
- Europe's largest stem cell bank; company revenue: 78 Mio. EUR; employees 700; personnel responsibility: 18; duration: 6 months
- Interim takeover of all teams in the areas of sales/inside sales, order management and service
- Separation of the order business in Germany/Austria into two GmbHs under my leadership, while also integrating an acquired company into the German operational business
- Additional creation of new KPIs and adjustment of processes with internal interfaces and customers
- Requirements management for the introduction of the new CRM
- Full implementation of the above-mentioned operational integration and separation of the areas
- Improvement of KPIs in call accessibility, first-contact resolution rate and response time
- Established newly introduced customer feedback management
- Structured handover of the area to my successor
Valentin R.
Last position:
Freelance Hardware Development Engineer at Swarm Biotactics
PCB design with Altium, MCU Programming, Prototyping
Marcus S.
Last position:
Process Manager at Bundesdruckerei GmbH
- Monitoring processes to ensure defined standards are met
- Analyzing process costs and identifying opportunities to reduce costs
- Implementing changes and ensuring smooth execution
- Close cooperation with different departments and teams to optimize and align processes
- Creating and maintaining process documentation, guidelines, and work instructions
- Comparing internal processes with industry best practices to identify optimization opportunities
- Conducting training sessions and workshops to raise awareness of process optimization and management
- Ensuring compliance with quality standards in business processes
- Coaching and onboarding new employees
- Monitoring and coordinating appointments
- Independent and individual expansion of the team
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Statistics of experts using Photovoltaics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
24 years
Position duration
2.7 years
Positions per freelancer
13
Top business areas
Project Management, Operations, Product Development
Top industries
Energy, Information Technology, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Operations, Quality Assurance, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
77%
Master's degree or higher
43%
Doctorate
13%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, French
Speak two or more languages
97%
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 Photovoltaics
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.
Photovoltaics experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Energy (88%)
- Information Technology (55%)
- Manufacturing (55%)
- Professional Services (51%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Telecommunication (29%)
- Healthcare (27%)
- Construction (25%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
Solar power systems
Photovoltaics, also called PV or solar PV, converts sunlight directly into electricity through solar modules. Experts use it for rooftop systems, ground-mounted plants, commercial installations and integrated solar solutions. A project can include generation, monitoring, storage and grid connection from the start.
Design and engineering
Professionals plan the electrical and physical layout of a photovoltaic installation. They assess irradiation, roof or site conditions, shading, cable routes, inverter selection and expected energy yield. Their deliverables may include system concepts, single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, simulation models and documentation for approval.
Tools and integration
The PV ecosystem combines module technology with inverters, mounting systems, batteries, energy management and monitoring software. Strong specialists work with yield simulation, CAD or electrical design tools and data interfaces for plant operation. They also understand grid connection requirements, commissioning processes and the practical limits of each component.
Where companies use PV
Photovoltaic expertise is useful across energy, construction, manufacturing, real estate and facility operations. Typical assignments include:
- Designing rooftop and commercial solar installations
- Optimising plant layouts, yield and self-consumption
- Integrating batteries, charging infrastructure and energy management
- Reviewing technical designs and supplier documentation
- Monitoring performance and investigating faults
When specialists add value
Companies bring in freelance PV specialists when internal teams need focused capacity or independent technical judgment. This is common during feasibility studies, tender preparation, delivery oversight, commissioning or performance reviews. In Germany, collaboration may involve local site visits, coordination with contractors and German-language project documentation, while modelling and documentation can often be handled remotely.
What strong experts bring
Experienced professionals connect electrical design with commercial and operational realities. They ask about the load profile, site constraints, maintenance concept, grid interface and long-term ownership model before recommending a solution. Look for clear assumptions, traceable calculations, sound safety practices and documentation that installers, operators and decision-makers can use.
Frequently asked questions
Need clarity? These are the questions we hear most often about Photovoltaics.
Photovoltaics is used to generate electricity from sunlight in residential, commercial, industrial and utility-scale systems. A PV project can also include battery storage, electric vehicle charging, energy management and monitoring.
PV produces electricity, while solar thermal systems capture sunlight for hot water or heating. The right choice depends on the site, energy demand, available space and whether the project prioritises electrical generation or heat.
A strong solar PV specialist may also understand electrical design, grid connection, battery storage, energy management and building services. Knowledge of yield simulation, monitoring systems, procurement and commissioning is valuable for complete project delivery.
The required experience depends on the scope and risk of the assignment. A specialist for a feasibility study may need different expertise from one responsible for plant design, grid integration, commissioning or performance troubleshooting.
Photovoltaics supports remote work for system modelling, design reviews, documentation, data analysis and tender preparation. Site surveys, installation supervision and commissioning usually require on-site collaboration, including coordination with contractors in Germany.
Review comparable project deliverables, technical assumptions and familiarity with the relevant system size and site type. Ask how the specialist validates yield calculations, handles shading and grid constraints, and documents design decisions.
A quality solar PV design makes its assumptions clear and balances yield, safety, maintainability and total system performance. It should show coherent module and inverter sizing, practical cable and mounting decisions, suitable monitoring and complete handover documentation.
Freelancers working with Photovoltaics in Germany should be comfortable coordinating with local installers, utilities, owners and permitting stakeholders. German-language communication can matter for site work and documentation, while many analytical and design tasks can be performed remotely.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Photovoltaics in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 864 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Photovoltaics in their recent projects, 77% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 43% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Photovoltaics in their recent projects have 24 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Photovoltaics in their recent projects are German (100%), English (97%), and French (32%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Photovoltaics in their recent projects are Energy (88%), Information Technology (55%), and Manufacturing (55%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Photovoltaics in their recent projects are Project Management (84%), Operations (65%), and Product Development (64%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Photovoltaics
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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