Julian Bigalke

I successfully completed my Bachelor's and Master's studies in Electrical Engineering in 2024 at RWTH Aachen University. In my Master's thesis, I focused on the topic "Determining the Grid Integration Potential of Electric Vehicles in Medium- and Low-Voltage Networks."

Since then, I have been working as a research associate at the Institute for High Voltage Equipment and Grids, Digitalization and Energy Economics
(IAEW) at RWTH Aachen University, as well as at the Center for Digital Energy at Fraunhofer FIT. My work focuses on the flexibility potential of heat pumps, power grid planning, and the modeling of supply tasks for electrical distribution networks. Additionally, I collaborate with cities, utilities, and network operators on projects related to the development of municipal heat plans.

  • Operation of local energy systems

    Local energy system planning

    Power system simulation

    Municipal heating planning

    Dissertation topic: "Investigation of the flexibility potential through the design and operation of heat pump systems"

  • 2024 – present: Researcher, Fraunhofer Center for Digital Energy, Fraunhofer FIT

    2024 – present: Researcher, IAEW at the RWTH Aachen University

    2021 – 2024: M.Sc. Electrical Power Engineering, RWTH Aachen University

    Master's thesis: "Determination of the grid integration potential of electric vehicles in medium- and low-voltage networks"