Working Student at ABO Energy: Albert Shapes a Green Future

I am currently studying physics at TU Darmstadt and have been working as a student assistant in Hydrogen Techno-Economic Modelling at ABO Energy since February 2025.

At ABO Energy, my main task is to optimise the technical and economic design of hydrogen plants. This means I simulate and optimise how we can plan and build these large facilities in the most efficient and cost-effective way. For example, I determine which components (such as electrolyzers or solar/wind farms) and in what sizes are best suited to keep the production costs of green hydrogen as low as possible. In parallel, I develop tools to analyse the results and directly compare various project concepts, ensuring we always implement the best solutions for our energy transition projects.

As a physicist, there are many career paths to take. But for me, it was always clear that I wanted to use my knowledge to do something about climate change and help build a sustainable future with renewable energy. Since ABO Energy’s goals perfectly align with my own, I decided to work here and make my contribution.

My role is important for the energy transition because it enables me to understand from the ground up how we take the initial steps in planning renewable energy projects such as hydrogen plants. I work on technically modelling and economically evaluating the concepts. This understanding of the entire process of creating renewable energy infrastructure is fundamental and prepares me to contribute even more effectively to the energy transition in the future.