Kathrin Merten

Kathrin merten

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Independent Wind Energy Consultant

  • Education

    • University of applied sciences trier, environmental campus birkenfeld

      2013 - 2016
      Bachelor of science (b.sc.) renewable energies

      Bachelor-Thesis: “Technical and energy-related availability and their influencing factors in the operation of wind turbines, demonstrated using the example of VENSYS Energy AG”

    • Dtu - technical university of denmark

      2017 - 2020
      Master of science - ms sustainable energy

      Master-Thesis: "Decision criteria for end of life strategies for offshore wind farms - Lifetime extension evaluation"

  • Experience

    • Vensys energy ag

      Aug 2014 - Oct 2016
      Student assistant

      Departments of Sales, Technical Sales Support and Marketing- Competitor analysis and manufacturer comparisons- Analysis and assessment of operation data of all wind turbines set up by VENSYS according to different parameters and competitor comparison - Market research concerning market entry in new countries- Revising and updating technical documents- Support tender processes

    • Goldwind

      Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
      Intern

      Department of Business Development & Marketing- Compiling third party analysis concerning Market Research and Market Intelligence for market entry and localization strategies (technical and macroeconomic view)- Developing an analysis tool that generates evaluations of the company’s project pipeline data, and maintenance of this database- Support of the key account due diligence process- Preparing market overviews for onshore and offshore wind industry

    • Ørsted

      Mar 2018 - Feb 2020
      Student assistant

      Department of Operations Business Analysis- Visualization and analysis of wind farm performance data as well as business case assumptions in Tableau- Assist with the preparation of daily, monthly and quarterly partner reports, including data collection- Support with administration and validation of business case assumptions for operational assets

    • Ørsted

      Oct 2020 - Jan 2024

      Formerly called: Concept & Layout Engineer- Developed and ran early-stage, fast-paced & fit-for purpose PAM business cases on various continents for offshore wind energy projects at Ørsted tailored to customers in Market Development, Bid Support and Project Development.- Support of fit-for purpose tool development (sensitivities tool, yield tool, DEVEX tool, etc).- Support the bid process of an offshore wind lease application. Product Developer for Late Life, Department of Operations Innovation- Development of late life & lifetime extension strategies for offshore wind projects- Lifetime extension assessments for specific wind farms- Product development for the late life area- O&M startegies for late life and life extension within offshore wind

      • Business Case Engineer, Early Phase Design

        May 2022 - Jan 2024
      • External Consultant

        Oct 2020 - Apr 2022
    • More consulting #webringmore

      Oct 2020 - Apr 2022
      Wind energy consultant

      - Posted as External Consultant with Ørsted (see position description below).- Support of offshore wind market overview- Support of O&M work on Danish Energy Islands

    • Self-employed

      Apr 2024 - now
      Independent wind energy consultant

      Offering my services within a varied area of tasks for the (offshore) wind industry. Latest assignments included:- Gathering and verifying project & supply chain data across multiple markets- Building and maintaining various databases

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Summer school "hydro power as renewable and most important energy source in kyrgyzstan"​

      Kyrgyz state technical university (kstu), bishkek, kyrgyzstan
      Aug 2015
    • Prince2® foundation certificate in project management

      Axelos global best practice
      Jun 2021
    • Journey 2019 participant - climate innovation summer school

      Climate-kic
      Jul 2019
    • Offshore limited access (ola)

      Maersk training
      Oct 2021
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Social Media Manager

      Issued by WESA - Wind Energy Student Association on Jul 2018
      WESA - Wind Energy Student AssociationAssociated with Kathrin Merten
    • Vice President

      Issued by WESA - Wind Energy Student Association on May 2019
      WESA - Wind Energy Student AssociationAssociated with Kathrin Merten