Marcus Funken

Co-founded and led the new B2B Onsite PV Contracting business unit at LichtBlick. Had the full responsibility for strategy, processes, and implementation—from market entry to technical commissioning Built and led a PV project pipeline (0–20 MW in 2 years) through market analysis, partner networks & proposal standardization

Responsible for company-wide implementation of regulatory requirements (Redispatch 2.0). Managed cross-functional large-scale projects and was the key interface for strategy, IT, and operations. Led cross-functional teams (200+ employees) for NABEG-compliant implementation Developed scalable IT and process solutions to meet regulatory demands Established industry-wide standards and coordinated with national task forces (Federal Network Agency)

First project manager during scale-up phase; built scalable PM structures and managed initial B2B projects. Close collaboration with management for strategy development and service delivery evolution. Technical lead for all B2B projects (charging infrastructure, smart quarters); ensured quality & timelines Built and led a cross-functional delivery team (PM, tech, sales) Advised founders and growth managers on strategy, go-to-market, and service development

Clean Technology Partners (CTP) is an engineering consultancy, specializing in providing electrical, mechanical and structural engineering design services for a wide range of PV systems from multi-megawatt solar farms to medium scale projects. Promoted from Project Manager to Team Lead – responsible for planning and execution of large-scale PV projects across Australia. Provided technical consulting for clients such as Bosch Australia and Carlton United Breweries.

My key duties were developing and establishing strong relationships throughout the full sales cycle by providing technical and sales related advice and support to stakeholders. This included to represent Fronius products in customer meetings, tradeshows, conferences, seminars and trainings interstate as well as overseas. Furthermore, to assist customers in project solutions, including providing technical information and design support for tenders as well as to negotiate financial and technical related T&Cs

Represented by 24 companies in 15 countries Krannich Solar is one of the leading Wholesaler for Solar systems worldwide. My key duties as Technical Sales Engineer were managing clients and key accounts for the state New South Wales, providing pre-and after technical sales support and assisting other members of the sales team.

Currenta is the manager and operator of CHEMPARK, the biggest chemical park in Germany. Its expertise includes laboratory or analytical services, utility supply, safety and environmental services, training and development. I shadowed the director of the department of political and Civil Dialogue at meetings with high-profile individuals from the city Krefeld and developed a variety of concept and planning papers for social events.

My internship at the German energy supplier, Public Utilities Krefeld AG (SWK) gave me a good insight into the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. I gained valuable practical experience and knowledge by completing different tasks for the Engineering, Projects and Planning departments.

Electrical Energy Technology: Titel of the Bachelor thesis : Analysis of the fault current behavior in multiterminal DC grids