Ida Fuchs

Ida Fuchs is a Researcher and Innovation Manager at the Department of Electric Energy, NTNU. She holds a MSc in Industrial and Electrical Engineering (2006) and a Pre-Diploma in Physics from Chemnitz University of Technology. Her work bridges technical research with practical implementation, focusing on decentralized renewable energy systems, particularly solar and battery-based solutions for off-grid communities in Africa and Norway. She is actively involved with Engineers Without Borders Norway, contributing to field projects in Nepal, Tanzania, Kenya, and Madagascar.

Her research emphasizes swarm electrification, energy sharing in nanogrids, and leveraging surplus energy from solar home systems. Recent projects include studies in Madagascar’s interconnected nanogrids and Kenya’s Eco Moyo Education Centre. She teaches courses like Solar and Storage Technologies and mentors student initiatives such as GridVille, which designs microgrids for emerging countries.

Publications span topics like p2p electricity trading, battery control strategies, and machine learning in energy communities. She advocates for community-driven energy solutions and has contributed to policy discussions on the green shift through media engagements in Norway.