Peter Birkner

House of Energy e.V.

BIOGRAPHY

Peter Birkner is the managing director of House of Energy, a think tank and coordination hub focused on driving Germany’s energy transition. With nearly 30 years in leadership roles across regional and municipal utilities, he works at the intersection of government, industry, and science to support sustainable energy systems and EU-level innovation projects.

Peter also serves as honorary professor at Bergische Universität Wuppertal, where he mentors research on electrical power supply systems. He is a trusted advisor to startups and global energy firms, and contributes to expert groups shaping energy policy in Germany.