Laurens van Ochten

Head of BESS at R.Power Renewables

Germany

About

I'm an experienced professional in the energy sector, currently focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). I have a background in leading teams, developing projects, and helping organisations navigate the transition to more sustainable and reliable energy solutions. I’m passionate about practical innovation and building things that work—both technically and commercially.

Experience

  • R.Power Renewables (Full-time · 4 yrs)
    • Head of BESS
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Responsible for BESS development starting at early development until operational. Focusing on all countries where R.Power is currently active (PL, DE, RO, IT, ES, PT).

    • Head of Western Europe
      Aug 2022 - Jul 2025 · 3 yrs

      Overseeing R.Power's operations in Germany and Italy in PV and BESS.

  • Kronos Solar (5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Director Germany
      Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr

    • Director Benelux
      Apr 2019 - Sep 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Project Manager
      Aug 2017 - Sep 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Kronos Solar is a developer of large scale solar parks. At Kronos I am responsible for the ongoing projects in The Netherlands. Responsibilities range from the initial acquisition of land for solar-pv developments to creating the required support on a political level with the different municipalities throughout The Netherlands that is necessary to realise the project.

  • International Customer Manager at eGym
    Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Customer Manager responsible for the Benelux region, United Kingdom and Poland

  • Credit Controller at Diageo
    Aug 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Responsible for the maintenance of sustainable credit limit levels to Diageo’s entire customer base in The Netherlands. The position has a strong focus on cash collection as well as relationship building within the Dutch market. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to setting credit limits, monitoring liquidity, solvability of customers, leading weekly cash calls with the market.

  • Talent Acquisition Associate at Legalis Global
    Sep 2013 - Aug 2014 · 1 yr

    Responsible for the initial phase of setting up the NPA-Alliance for the company as well as legal recruitment of junior and senior associates throughout CEE.