Dr. Kathrin Ebner

Job Title: Tech Lead Hydrogen and E-Mobility
Company: Munich RE
Country: Germany

Dr. Kathrin Ebner is an expert in electrochemical hydrogen technologies. She serves as Tech Lead for Hydrogen & E Mobility at Munich Re's Green Tech Solutions team. Previously, she worked at several research institutes specializing in electrochemical energy storage and conversion technologies. She holds a PhD in electrochemistry from ETH Zurich.

June 23, 2026Welcome & Introduction

June 23, 2026Panel Discussion

Sessions

Session

Off-Grid: PV-Based Hydrogen Microgrid Projects Around the World

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 02:30 pm - 04:00 pm

ICM München Room 14 C

Discover how green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies are transforming decentralized energy systems worldwide. This session will be presenting hands-on experience from pioneering projects in Thailand, Ghana, Namibia and South Africa. Find out how solar-powered hydrogen microgrids can replace diesel generators, strengthen energy resilience and enable short- to long-term storage, while supporting environmental and climate goals. Project partners including German SMEs and research institutes, share insights on lessons learned, local benefits and the replication potential of these systems. Selected projects were implemented with the support from the Export Initiative Environmental Protection. Off-Grid: Technology, innovation and application (e.g. productive use, business models, agricultural-PV, water-energy-food )