Janina Hippler Nettlau
About Janina Hippler Nettlau
Janina Hippler-Nettlau is a seasoned project manager in the solar energy sector, currently serving as Manager of Project Execution at Malta, with a strong background in engineering and solar project management from her tenure at Abengoa.
Title: Manager, Project Execution
Janina Hippler-Nettlau is currently the Manager of Project Execution at Malta Inc. With extensive experience in engineering management, she plays a critical role in overseeing various project facets from conception to installation. She is responsible for ensuring that all projects are completed efficiently, enhancing plant performance and reliability.
Previous Role: Engineering Manager at Abengoa
Before joining Malta Inc., Janina Hippler-Nettlau served as the Engineering Manager for the 280-MW Mojave Solar Project in Hinkley, California, under Abengoa. She played a pivotal role in supervising the engineering, construction, and commissioning phases of the project. Additionally, she established the operation and maintenance company and successfully transitioned the project to commercial operation.
Background in R&D at Abengoa Solar
Janina worked in the R&D department of Abengoa Solar, where she was involved in developing, testing, and commercializing parabolic trough collectors for solar thermal power plants. Her technical acumen contributed significantly to advancing solar thermal technology and efficiency.
Education: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Universität Stuttgart
Janina Hippler-Nettlau earned a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Universität Stuttgart, Germany. Her specialization was in Energy Systems and the Rational Use of Energy. She also developed her diploma thesis, titled 'Design of a Flux Density Measurement System for Solar Thermal Power Tower Plants,' at the Plataforma Solar de Almería in Spain, in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR).