Patrick Gerber - Energy Solutions Manager

Laagri, Estonia

Experience

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

3 years

Tallinn, Estonia

Energy Solutions Manager

Eesti Energia AS

Structured 7.6 TWh in wind/solar PPAs across 5 markets
Led 15-member virtual team across trading, legal, and customer units
Conducted regulatory and market analysis for energy storage integration

Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

4 years

Estonia

Project Manager

Leonhard Weiss OÜ

Managed deployment of expert team for Transnet BW substation extension in Leutkirch, Germany
Supervised 330 kV Harku-Sindi overhead line project (200 km) – interface management with TSO
Optimized €15M low-voltage grid maintenance contracts (10% efficiency gain)
Direct experience with German grid operators and connection processes

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017

3 years

Tallinn, Estonia

CTO & Co-Owner

Fusebox OÜ

Pioneered demand-response aggregation in Baltic markets
Analyzed prequalification requirements for ancillary services (aFRR, mFRR) in Germany
Developed comprehensive understanding of German grid connection compensation mechanisms

Jan 2013 - Present

13 years 1 month

Estonia

Owner & Lead Consultant

EP Consulting Services OÜ

MarkeDroid (2024-Present): Driving German market expansion for Home Energy Management Solution with VPP integration
Sustainability Roundtable, Inc. (2024-2025): Advising on Polish PPA market regulations, pricing, and differences to U.S./EU frameworks
EPH - expertpowerhouse (2024): Conducting market-fit analysis for multi-stage high temperature heat pump technology (GEA HEAT & Refrigeration)
KRONGAARD/SMA Solar (2022-2024): Interim management for solar inverter platform development and crisis management for U.S. residential market launch
Enemat OÜ (2023-2024): Business development for micro-milling components in German endoscopy sector
Insta Globe Engineering (2020-2022): Building export sales network and CRM system for German market entry
Hepta Airborne (2019-2022): Launching AI-based power-line analytics in German market with POCs for major DSOs
Guided multiple clients through German grid connection processes, ECG compensation mechanisms, and prequalification for ancillary services
Led crisis resolution for SMA Solar's U.S. hybrid platform, achieving UL certification in 9 months
Advised 40+ companies on German energy market entry, PPA negotiations, and regulatory requirements
Key clients: Aurora Energy Research, SMA Solar Technologies, GEA, Insta Globe Engineering, Hepta Airborne, MarkeDroid, Sustainability Roundtable, Fusebox

Project Manager

Cellcube Vanadium Flow Battery

Managed installation and commissioning of commercial-scale vanadium flow battery storage system
Coordinated grid connection interface and safety approvals
Hands-on experience with containerized BESS deployment

Consultant

German Grid Connection Projects

Managed expert team deployment for HV substation extension at Transnet BW Substation Leutkirch
Developed strategies for BESS participation in German balancing markets
Conducted comprehensive analysis of ECG processes and compensation mechanisms

Hybrid

SMA Solar/KRONGAARD

Hybrid System Development

Developed complete BESS solutions (hybrid inverter, storage, rapid shutdown) for U.S. residential platform
Ensured systems met German and international grid connection standards
Navigated complex UL and CE certification processes

Summary

Strategic energy leader with 20+ years in energy infrastructure, specializing in Energy Processes, including grid connection in Germany. Proven expertise in managing complex ENERGY projects from technical conception to commercial operation, with deep knowledge of DSO/TSO requirements and German regulatory frameworks. Strong track record in interim management, crisis resolution, and international energy market expansion.

Skills

Bess & Grid Connection

Bess Project Management & Commissioning
Grid Connection Processes (Lv/mv/hv) With German Dsos/tsos
Virtual Power Plants (Vpp) & Ancillary Services (Fcr, Afrr, Mfrr)
Ul/ce Certification For Storage Systems

Energy Markets & Trading

Ppa Structuring & Origination (7.6 Twh Negotiated)
Energy Trading (Intraday, Day-ahead, Balancing)
Demand Response Aggregation & Market Integration
German Regulatory Frameworks (Eebus, Sm Gateway, Grid Codes)

Project & Leadership

Interim & Crisis Management In Energy Projects
Stakeholder Management With Dsos/tsos/regulators
Cross-functional Team Leadership (15+ Members)
Eu Horizon 2020 Evaluation & Startup Mentorship

Technical Proficiencies

Bess Technologies: Vanadium Flow, Lithium-ion, Hybrid Inverters, Rapid Shutdown
Grid Systems: Hv/mv/lv Infrastructure, Substations, Overhead Lines, Smart Meters
Markets: Ppa, Ffr, Intraday, Balancing, Ancillary Services
Regulations: German Ecg, Eebus, Sm Gateway, Ul/ce Standards, Grid Codes

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Estonian

Advanced

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 2000

TH Mittelhessen

Dipl.-Ing. · Energy Engineering · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Energy Auditor

Ul/Ce Certification For Storage Systems

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