Michael Falkenberg

About

I’m a modern leader with a strong background in renewables—especially photovoltaics. Authenticity, openness, and building real relationships are at the heart of how I work. As a servant leader, I love to coach, share knowledge, and help everyone around me grow. I don’t shy away from challenges or conflict—they’re chances to learn and get better together. My goal: create a positive, supportive environment where people can thrive and bring out their best. Let’s make the energy transition happen—together.

Experience

• CYCAP ()
  • Team Lead Technical Asset Management Solar
    Apr 2026 - Present · 4 mos

  • Team Lead Solar O&M
    Nov 2022 - Mar 2026 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Technical Operations Manager Solar
    Jul 2019 - Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hamburg (HAW Hamburg) ()
  • Research Associate
    Jan 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    NEW 4.0 – Norddeutsche EnergieWende 4.0

  • Lecturer
    Oct 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Supervising the physics laboratory course at HAW Hamburg for undergradute students.

• Teaching Assistant at Delft University of Technology
  Sep 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr

  Responsible for organizing and leading the photovoltaic lab course of the Sustainable Energy Technology Masters. The aim of this course is to offer students a practical course on solar cells and PV systems. Some of the areas include: performance of laboratory solar cells and commercially available modules, operation of PV modules, on-grid and off-grid, maximal power point tracking, among others.

• Internship at Vattenfall
  Apr 2014 - Aug 2014 · 5 mos

  Planning and monitoring the subsea cable laying of an offshore windfarm.

• Volunteer at Montañita Spanish School
  Sep 2013 - Jan 2014 · 5 mos

  Counselling and support for international students abroad (while being abroad myself).