Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE

Dr. Jessica Thomsen

Head of Team Distributed Energy Supply and Markets, Division Energy Technologies and Systems

Research focus

  • Techno-economic analysis of local to regional energy systems
  • Model development for the operation and expansion of sector-coupled energy systems at the distribution grid level
  • Analysis of optimal operation and expansion of energy supply from properties to supply areas
  • Evaluation of decentralized flexibilities
  • Analysis of local trading or market concepts
  • Development of decarbonization strategies for industrial companies
  • Analysis of political and regulatory measures

Curriculum vitae

07/2019 - today Team leader "Distributed Energy Supply and Markets"
12/2012 - 06/2019
 Researcher at Fraunhofer ISE, group Energy System Analysis
5/2011 - 11/2011
 Diploma thesis at Fraunhofer ISE
10/2006 - 11/2011
 Studies: Mechanical Engineering with a focus on international project management at the University of Siegen

Major projects

BKM_2.0 Analysis of peer-2-peer marketing of electricity and development of a balancing group management 2.0
FlexGeber Demonstration of flexibility options in the building sector and their interaction with the energy system in Germany
IND-E Decarbonization and electrification potentials in German industry: data, actors and models
C/sells Evaluation of the flexibility potential of properties
NEMAR
 Grid operation as a new market role
Contribution to the Moroccan Solar Plan
 Study on Potential of Local Manufacturing of Solar Technologies in Morocco – Industry and Value Chain Assessment
Strategic Study 2013/13 An Appraisal and Evaluation of Energy Utilization and Efficiency in Saudi Arabia
Egypt Master Plan Combined Renewable Energy Master Plan for Egypt

Publications