Lion Hirth

Prof. Lion Hirth is a Professor of Energy Policy at the Hertie School, a Berlin-based public policy institution. He leads the Centre for Sustainability and founded Neon, an energy economics consulting firm, alongside Strommarkttreffen, a 5,000-member energy professional network. His expertise spans renewables, electricity markets, and energy policy, with extensive advisory work for governments (e.g., Germany, EU), international agencies (IEA), and private sector entities. Before his academic career, he spent five years in industry prior to earning his Ph.D. His research focuses on sustainable energy transitions, policy design, and energy system flexibility, published in top-tier journals and recognized with multiple awards. His current projects include the ARIADNE Model comparison initiative and the SENTINEL laboratory for sustainable transitions.

Research Interests: Energy policy frameworks, renewable integration, electricity market design, decarbonization pathways, and the economic implications of energy transitions. His work emphasizes practical policy solutions and data-driven analysis, leveraging platforms like the ENTSO-E Transparency Platform to enhance market transparency.

Awards & Recognition: Academic publications have garnered significant attention and accolades, though specific award names are not listed in the provided text. His contributions have been widely cited, influencing both academic and policy circles globally.

Grants & Funding: The Karl Schlecht Foundation funds his professorship, supporting his research and teaching activities. Collaborations involve international organizations and private sector partners, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to energy challenges.

Labs & Initiatives: Leads the Sustainable energy transitions laboratory (SENTINEL) and contributes to the ARIADNE Model comparison project, advancing methodologies for evaluating policy impacts in energy systems.