Energy Access Specialist

Berlin, Germany

Andrea holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, and a Master’s degree in Business Energy Engineering from the Technische Universität Berlin. She has more than five years of experience in the field of decentralised renewable energy and served as Planning and Development Specialist at the Regional Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (RCREEE) in Cairo, Egypt. Before joining us in 2019, she was Head of Operations for JUMEME Rural Power Supply Ltd. in Tanzania. Andrea is fluent in English, Catalan, Spanish, German and has a strong base in Arabic.

Energy Access Specialist

Berlin, Germany

Aslan joined us in 2017, after obtaining his bachelor’s degree in Power Systems Engineering from Clausthal University of Technology, Germany. With a strong background on the technical and financial aspects of decentralized energy systems, he has been recently specializing on digitalisation in the minigrid sector at all levels: from developing customized planning tools, over implementing autonomous operation schemes and remote management and monitoring solutions. Next to his work, Aslan is studying his master’s degree at Technische Universität Berlin, including courses in data science and machine learning. He is currently based in Berlin and speaks German, English and Dari.

Energy Access Specialist

Berlin, Germany

Christopher holds a Master’s in Business Management & Entrepreneurship Renewable Energy from the University of Applied Science Weihenstephan-Triesdorf, Germany. He has been with us for 3 years and was previously a working student for 3 years and a project manager for 6 months at TÜV SÜD AG in the field of electromobility. He was actively involved in the establishment of our subsidiary Volt-Terra in Uganda and is responsible for the technical design of minigrids, the preparation and evaluation of tenders and the development of policies in various projects. Christopher is based in Berlin, he speaks German and English.

Senior Energy Access Specialist

Goslar, Germany

An Electrical and Electronics Engineer by training with a master’s degree in Renewable Energy, Dipta has been working in the minigrid sector for more than ten years. He has been managing multiple projects for our clients, with experience of working with organisations like UNOPS, GIZ, JICA, ADB, the World Bank Group, IDCOL (Bangladesh), REA (Nigeria), among others. He is skilled in managing minigrid and other renewable energy projects throughout different project development stages. On top, he has been providing technical assistance to several government agencies on implementing minigrid contracts and regulations. He speaks English and Bangla.

Energy Access Specialist

Berlin, Germany

Flora holds an MBA in Energy Management from TU Berlin, an MPhil in Industrial Systems, Manufacture, and Management from the University of Cambridge and a BBA in International Business and Management from Schiller International University. She is an Energy Access Specialist with 10 years of professional experience in business plan development, feasibility studies and market analysis across the Middle East and Africa region. Prior to joining INENSUS, she worked in business development and strategy for the energy, manufacturing and chemical industries. Based in Berlin, Flora is fluent in French, Arabic, and English, and has working proficiency in German and Spanish.

Co-founder and CTO

Goslar, Germany

Holger, our CTO, co-founder, shareholder, holds a degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Clausthal University of Technology, Germany. He has more than 16 years of experience as investor, developer and strategic technical advisor in the in the minigrid sector in Africa, Asia and the Caribbean. His expertise includes technical design, installation, commissioning and operation of minigrids, advisory services on public procurement processes for minigrid assets, as well as the provision of trainings for private operators, government agencies and international organisations on minigrid installation and operation. Holger speaks German, English, French and Spanish.

Energy Access Specialist

Kourou, French Guiana

Ifaliana is a Malagasy national currently residing in French Guiana. She holds a Master’s degree in Private Law and another Master’s degree in Development Economics, specializing in Environmental Impact Assessment. Additionally, she has a Master’s degree in Regulation for Sustainable Development Goal 7 from the Florence School of Regulation in Italy. Presently, Ifaliana is pursuing a PhD at the University of Antananarivo’s Doctoral School. Her research is centered on advancing children’s rights through rural electrification initiatives. With an academic background complemented by five years of professional experience, Ifaliana is a versatile legal advisor adept at analyzing and addressing a broad spectrum of policy and regulatory issues. She is fluent in Malagasy, French, and English.

Co-founder and CSO

Berlin, Germany

Jakob, our CSO, co-founder, shareholder, holds a degree in Power Systems Engineering from Clausthal University of Technology, Germany. He has more than 15 years of experience as investor, developer and strategic technical and policy advisor in the minigrid field in Africa and Asia. Jakob has worked in rural communities in over 20 African countries, set up mini-grid operations in Senegal and Tanzania, and works as policy advisor with government agencies and international development organizations on policy and regulatory frameworks as well as competitive procurement processes in various countries. He is based in Berlin and speaks German, English and French.

COO

Nairobi, Kenya

Joanis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Imperial College London and Master’s degree in Engineering for Sustainable Development from the University of Cambridge (Wolfson College). He has more than 10 years of professional experience in the rural electrification sector. Prior to joining us as COO in 2018, he was Country Manager of BBOXX Ltd. in Uganda and Kenya and led EON’s minigrid company Rafiki Power as General Manager in Tanzania. He specialises in technical system design, financial modelling and tariff regulation of minigrids. Joanis is based in Nairobi and speaks German, English and French.

Energy Access Specialist

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Juliana holds an MSc. in Carbon Finance from the University of Edinburgh, where her thesis focused on decentralized electrification in Madagascar. She also holds a dual Master’s degree in Finance and Management Research from INSCAE Madagascar. Juliana’s expertise includes financial modeling, market analysis, policy and regulatory frameworks, and feasibility studies. With over 7 years of experience in the energy and environment sector, Juliana has dedicated three years specifically to rural electrification in Madagascar. In her role, Juliana has successfully coordinated activities with government agencies, supported framework development, and worked with technical and financial partners to advance project objectives. She has also coordinated activities with project developers on project planning and demand stimulation to ensure comprehensive and effective project implementation. Juliana is passionate about promoting sustainable energy solutions throughout Africa. Based in Antananarivo, Madagascar, she is fluent in English, French and Malagasy.

Software Developer

Izmir, Turkey

Kamuran studied software engineering at Ya?ar University in Izmir, Turkey, where he started programming with C# and .Net Framework. After graduating, he worked as a professional for five years and participated in many projects, especially popular CRM and ERP projects in Turkey. At the same time, he also carried out his own projects. Since 2020, Kamuran is our full-stack software developer, contributing to our open-source platform MicroPowerManager and other projects. He has travelled countries like Romania, Bulgaria, Albania and Greece and lived in the US for some time. He is based in Izmir and speaks Turkish and English.

Head of Africa Business

Nairobi, Kenya

As the Head of Africa Business at INENSUS, Kellie spearheads the company’s expansion across the continent, focusing on mini-grid financing and client relationship management. Holding a Master’s in Development Finance, her expertise lies in crafting and executing strategic business plans tailored for the African market. She is a Kenyan national with over 15 years of experience in investment management, fundraising advisory, and clean energy financing. Previously, as Chief Investments Officer at East African Power, Kellie played a pivotal role in advancing clean energy initiatives. Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and Kimeru. 

Senior Energy Access Specialist

Berlin, Germany

Max is a Senior Energy Access Specialist at INENSUS, where he leads UNICEF projects across the EAPRO, WCAR, and SAR regions, focusing on the electrification of rural healthcare and educational facilities. With expertise in off-grid electrification, Max’s work spans project management, policy and regulatory analysis, subsidy mechanism design, tender development, feasibility studies, market analysis, and business plan development. He holds an MBA in Energy Management from TU Berlin, an MSc in Development Studies from the London School of Economics, and a BSc in International Relations from the University of Southampton. Prior to joining INENSUS, he spent 9 years as a Governance Officer at a London-based think tank, focusing on energy policy in low-income countries. Having lived in the UK, Greece, and Germany, Max has also spent time in Sierra Leone and Liberia. A British-German national, he speaks English and German fluently, with some proficiency in Greek.

Energy Access Specialist

Vienna, Austria

Maÿlis has a MSc. Sustainability Business and Innovation from Utrecht University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from HEC Montreal. She has more than seven years of professional experience and her main tasks as minigrid expert include consulting on policies and regulations, conduction of feasibility studies and market analyses, business plan development and financial modelling of minigrid projects. Prior to joining us in 2019, she worked in the aerospace industry and as research assistant in rural electrification. Maÿlis is based in Vienna and speaks French (native), English and German.

Energy Access Specialist

Nairobi, Kenya

Mike holds a BSc in Mechatronics Engineering and an MSc in Sustainable Environment and Energy Systems from the Middle East Technical University in Cyprus, where he co-authored an energy policy paper on Rwanda, Kenya and Ethiopia. With over 7 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, particularly in Kenya and East Africa, Mike specialises in solar PV systems, ensuring technical feasibility and maximising efficiency. His skillset also extends to regulatory compliance, reflecting his commitment to maintaining standards in the ever-evolving renewable energy policy landscape and driving clean energy initiatives forward. As one of our Energy Access Experts, builds upon his previous experience, where he spearheaded the implementation, operations, and maintenance of solar energy solutions across Kenya for grid-connected and off-grid applications. Based in Nairobi, he is fluent in English and Swahili.

Co-founder and CEO

Goslar, Germany

Nico is our CEO, and a co-founder and shareholder. He holds a degree in Power Systems Engineering from Clausthal University of Technology, Germany. Nico has more than 16 years of professional experience in the minigrid sector, advising development banks, governments and investors on setting up rural electrification programmes. He co-developed the award-winning MicroPowerEconomy business and risk management model for solar minigrid electrification and the rural industrialisation concept The KeyMaker Model. Nico is a juror for the German Innovation Award for Climate and Environment and a lead juror for the European Business Awards for the Environment. He is based in Goslar and speaks German and English.

Energy Access Specialist

Lomé, Togo

Thomas holds a BSc and a MSc in Renewable Energies from University of Applied Science in Berlin. He joined us in 2018 and has been working on a variety of projects ranging from technical design of minigrids, providing TA to minigrid developers, to carrying out feasibility studies and technical due diligences. Since 2020, he is based in Lomé, Togo, as long-term expert to provide minigrid know-how to the rural electrification agency under a consulting contract with GIZ ProEnergie. Thomas speaks German, French and English.

Energy Access Specialist

Berlin, Germany

Vanessa’s work as energy access specialist is mainly focused on the analysis of data, software modelling and minigrid network design. She has a master degree in Energy Conversion and Data Analysis and fluently speaks English, French and German. Before joining us in 2020, she worked as a working student at Innogy in the field of Grid development and Energy supply, with focus on the development and implementation of a software model for wind energy generation and weather data analysis. She used to work for the Green Girls Organisation based in Cameroon as the Technical Coordinator conducting training modules for renewable energy generation and installing solar home systems and isolated biomass energy units.