Making Hydrogen Projects Happen - Panel Discussion

Dr. Thomas Hillig is the founder and managing director of THEnergy, a boutique consultancy driving innovation in the energy space since 2013. He specializes in hydrogen, energy storage, microgrids, e-mobility, and smart energy management. Dr. Hillig supports industrial clients with tailored sustainability strategies, conducts due diligences, and helps cleantech companies successfully enter new markets. Known for his deep expertise and engaging style, he is a sought-after speaker and moderator at international energy and sustainability events.

Julius Ecke is Managing Director at enervis energy advisors GmbH and leads the firm's industrial decarbonization division. He advises industrial energy consumers and electrolyzer operators on strategic sourcing decisions and has supported numerous PPAs for large-scale offtakers.

Béatrice is the team lead for early-stage innovation at Thüga, the largest network of municipal utilities in Germany. Her strong focus lies on the initiation & execution of hydrogen projects as head of the Thüga H2-platform.

Studium der Verfahrenstechnik mit Schwerpunkt Umwelttechnik an der Technischen Hochschule Bingen sowie Aufbaustudium der Energiewirtschaft an der Hochschule Darmstadt. Erfahrung in den Bereichen Energieberatung für Kommunen und Industriebetriebe, Erstellung von Machbarkeitsstudien, Planung von regenerativen Energiesystemen. Darüber hinaus Erfahrung bei der Umsetzung von Projekten in den Bereichen Wärmecontracting, Bioenergie, Speicherung und grüner Wasserstoff. Seit 2013 tätig bei ABO Energy in Wiesbaden, Deutschland.