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Open Week: Lecture with Prof. Lion Hirth on 'Power systems and markets for the 21st century'

Join Hertie School Professor Dr. Lion Hirth for an exciting lecture and get a firsthand look at the future of energy economics!

Curious about the future of energy? Join our Open Week to experience a Hertie School lecture with Prof. Dr. Lion Hirth, a leading expert in energy economics and market design. Prof. Dr. Hirth, who teaches Energy Economics and Electricity Market Design at the Hertie School, brings real-world insights from his role as founder of Neon, a specialized energy consulting firm, and as a former member of Germany’s gas commission.

Attend online on Thursday, 28 November, at 2:00 pm (CET) to explore complex issues with a renowned expert. Don’t miss this opportunity to see what studying at Hertie School is all about.

To attend, please register in advance. Check out the full Open Week schedule and register for more events!

Speaker

Prof. Dr. Lion Hirth

  • Prof. Dr. Lion Hirth is Professor of Energy Policy at Hertie School, a Berlin-based public policy school and founder and director of Neon, a boutique energy economics consulting firm. He is an energy economist and expert in renewables, electricity markets, and energy policy. Lion was a member of Germany’s gas commission and has advised clients across the private and public sectors, including the German government, the International Energy Agency, the European Commission, as well as transmission system operators, utilities and commodity traders. Lion is founder of Strommarkttreffen, a 5000-member network of energy professionals, and is among the most-followed energy voices on social media. Before acquiring a Ph.D., he spent five years in industry. His academic articles are published in the top energy economics and engineering journals, have won several awards and are among the most cited in the field.

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